SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE - TEACHING ARTISTS Work with engaged students interested in performing arts training. Help prepare them for a culminating production! Programming takes place at: Karamu House 2355 E. 89th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Available Positions: * Lead Drama Teaching Artist + Director – Serves as lead drama instructor. Creates the overall vision for the production and manages team to uphold the program’s vision in alignment to Karamu Arts Academy’s 4 pillars. Attends daily, arriving 30 minutes before the start and staying until all students have departed. Casts students and provides classroom lessons and management throughout the day/session. Completes associated administrative tasks. Maintains the organization of student’s information, emergency contacts, and production plans (costumes/props/sound needs). Works with the stage manager to ensure proper communication with families. (Weekly $1000 stipend) * Vocal Music Teaching Artist + Music Director – Instructs students on vocal fundamentals and teaches (4) musical pieces (ensemble and solos) for the Summer Arts production. The music director will be present at auditions on May 12 + May 13, prepared to assess students’ vocal abilities and strengths. Music will be selected from Ain’t Misbehavin, The Color Purple, and The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. This role will provide vocal coaching and instruction 3 days per week 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Music Director will also support coordination of the band/ musicians for performances. ($500 weekly stipend) * Dance Teaching Artist + Choreographer – Creates choreography for (4) musical numbers while teaching students dance technique. The dance instructor will be present Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Fridays will serve as collaboration days for vocal and dance. Production choreography will include (2) full ensemble pieces and (2) small group pieces. The choreographer will have a teachable dance piece for the auditions to assess auditioning students’ abilities. ($500 weekly stipend) Summer Schedule + Details * Dates: June 12 – July 28, 2023 * Days: Monday through Friday * Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM * Age Range: Grades 7 – 12; max 60 students * Mandatory in-person Professional Development: May 23, May 24, and May 25, 2023, from 4:30 PM -7:00 PM (Paid) * Production Meeting: June 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM (virtual or in-person) TO APPLY – No Phone Calls Please. Applicants for the position should send resume, cover letter to: careers@karamuhouse.org -- include SUMMER ARTS in the subject line.