Summer Tech and Design Intensive Lead Teaching Artist

Summer Tech and Design Intensive Lead Teaching Artist

Olney Theatre Center Tech and Design Intensive is for students rising in grades 8-10 who are interested in learning more about the production and technical elements of theatre. In this intensive, students will spend the first week doing a deep dive into a different production area each day–set, lighting, costumes, sound, and props. During the second week, they will get to focus on the area of their choice by creating a design for a show. This can include a 3D set model, sketches and fabric swatches for costumes, or more. At the end of the intensive, students will showcase their designs in an exhibit open to friends and family starting at 3:30 pm on August 6. Registration fee also includes materials. Class capacity is 15 students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead two-week long summer camp focused on tech and design for students grades 8-10.
• Create and implement curriculum that focuses on theatre tech and design elements—set, lighting, costumes, sound, props, etc.
• Help facilitate and organize the final showcase for families.

Requirements

• A can-do attitude and a willingness and enthusiasm to work with teens.
• Teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of theatrical design and technical direction
• Flexibility and organizational skills
• Excellent listening, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Availability in person on site July 27-August 6, 2026 between 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
• Provide own transportation
• Reliability and punctuality

Compensation: $1400 per session

Please send resumes and cover letters to Director of Education & Training Rebecca Dzida at rdzida@olneytheatre.org.