TEACHING ARTISTS

Basic Function:
To train and instruct students in specified area of competence in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence.

Qualifications:

• Must understand CYT's Mission Statement and Values and Objectives and be willing to incorporate them when performing job-related tasks.
• Must have theater experience and/or education pertaining to class being taught.
• Must show evidence of ability to use appropriate and effective methods of instruction.

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ARTISTIC TEAM MEMBERS

• Have proficiency, passion and past experience in their expertises:
   
  • Director must know and love theater and know the various aspects of mounting a major production. He/She must know how to motivate actors, create stage pictures, inspire cast and crew and lead the entire company to reach their vision.
  • Musical Director must know how to read music (and play to some extent) and teach rhythm, melodies and harmonies.
  • Choreographer must know and love to teach various styles of dance and be able to tell a story and create stage pictures with movement and dance.
• Love children, love working with children, and love to see growth in the lives of all children, not just the leads.
• Be strong moral role models. The children look up to these individuals and the responsibility of being exemplary cannot be overstated. Because we are “Christian Youth Theater,” it is preferred that the Artistic Team understand what it is to be a Christian and live a Christian lifestyle.
• Be enthusiastic and encouraging. People always respond better to someone who is positive. Someone who consistently encourages and gives positive reinforcement or will accomplish much more than a leader who is negative, sarcastic and harsh.
• Demand and strive for excellence. Artistic Team members must not be satisfied with mediocrity. They must be willing to put in the extra time and effort to make sure that a production is the best it can be all things considered
• Be a team player. They must be excited and willing to work with other people on their artistic team. Each member must be committed to negotiation, compromise and submission to each other. The “good” of the “bigger picture” must be the focus.
   

Function: Supervises all aspects of the production in conjunction with the rest of the Artistic Team and the parent production committees. Conceptualizes the stage production, directs the actors, and instructs the crew.

Qualifications:

• Must understand CYT Mission Statement and Values and Objectives and be willing to incorporate them when performing job-related tasks.
• Must have professional and/or educational experience in theater arts with specific emphasis in directing.
• Must have experience in, desire and ability to work with children.
• Must possess the ability to create a positive, organized, and effective learning environment.

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The Musical Theater SOUND OPERATOR/DESIGNER executes all sound during a show, including running mics of 20-30 actors/singers, playback of music tracks, special effects, and pre-recorded sound cues. When a live band is being used, they must be able to mic the instruments and utilize monitors to serve the live musicians. They work closely with the director and stage manager to determine the number of actor mics needed and create a mic plot. Must have a good ear to balance the room, artistic ability to execute cues with nuance and sensitivity. Must be able to take direction, have mastery over all required equipment, including programming. Must be able to set up, tear down and transport equipment to and from storage facilities. 

Job Classification / Hours:  Paid a fixed sum. Must be available to attend mandatory Tech Week rehearsals (5) and all performances (6 or 7). Performances are on Friday morning, Friday evenings, and Saturday afternoons and evening, usually for two consecutive weeks, but some shows are only one weekend and include a Sunday matinee.  

Behavioral Standards

• • Demonstrate an understanding of CYT’s Mission Statement and Values by incorporating them when performing job ­related tasks. 
  • Adhere to CYT’s Commitment to Character. 
  • Acknowledge CYT’s goal to conduct all business through the lens of strong, moral character and agree to perform all job­ related duties in support of this goal. 
  • Ability to work well with other people as a leader and as a team member.
  • Commit to maintain the highest levels of ethics and professionalism.

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