Production Assistant/Youth SupervisorAsh Lawn Opera • Seasonalhttp://www.ashlawnopera.orgCharlottesville, VAReports to: Stage Manager
Salary: $2,000, housing provided
Dates: 6/14 –8/11/2013
Own car preferred, ability to read music a plus.
Position summary/responsibilities:
Ash Lawn Opera seeks an intern to act as Youth Supervisor for opera children’s chorus and youth performers. Previous experience in theatre and with young people preferred. Will be asked to coordinate with parents and volunteers, oversee youth performers during rehearsals and performances, and organize activities for “down time” off stage.
Production Assistant duties also include assisting in day to day stage management responsibilities related to the opera, musical and Young Artist events. Will be considered an integral part of the stage management team.
About us:
Our summer 2013 season includes productions of La bohème and Carousel at the historic Paramount Theater. The season's cast includes five artists who have worked at The Metropolitan Opera, and other singers who have worked at Washington National Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, New York City Opera and other prestigious houses.
Charlottesville is located two hours south of Washington, D.C., and is the home of the University of Virginia and of Presidents Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Jerome Socolof
Assistant to the General Director
Ash Lawn Opera Festival
PO Box 2498
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or via email at info@ashlawnopera.org.