CHOREOGRAPHER

Description:
Acting For Young People (AFYP) and Mason Community Arts Academy (MCAA) seek an enthusiastic teaching artist-choreographer for our Fall 2024 Showcase production. (show title TBD, likely a “Jr.” or “Youth” version of a well-known show title from MTI, Concord, etc.)

This production is made up of students ages 9-18, split into four unique casts. Two sets of students ages 9 - 15 in the mornings, another two sets of students in the afternoon (one cast of 9 - 15 year olds and one Advanced teen cast, ages 13 – 18.) Choreography should be the same for all casts, although some more complicated choices may be made specifically for the Advanced cast. The director, vocal director, and choreographer are involved for full days during our rehearsal period. Our choreographer manages their own classroom (with the help of 1-2 intern-level assistants, usually teenaged alumni from our programs) and would be integral to the process as a whole. Every week, each of our 4 casts spends time in choreography, so most days, the teaching artist-choreographer would be teaching the same choreography several times through the span of the day.

About AFYP and MCAA:
Acting For Young People (AFYP) provides professional-level training in a supportive and fun environment that empowers young actors with lifelong skills valuable both on stage and off. Serving Northern Virginia since 1997, AFYP programs impart life skills, raise awareness, build confidence, encourage creative thinking, build character and above all, nurture an appreciation for live theater in young audiences.

Our faculty is made up of working professionals in the industry: actors, directors, and teaching artists who are constantly honing their skills through their creative endeavors and bringing those skills back to share with our students.

AFYP is the Theater Division of Mason Community Arts Academy, the community arts education division of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. The Academy brings enriching arts instruction in music, theater, visual arts, and film & video to the DMV community.

Schedule:
Time: Saturdays, 8:30am-4:30pm
Rehearsals: Sept 14-Dec 7 (Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, off 11/30, Dec 7)
Tech Week: Dec 9-13 (late afternoons/evening rehearsals TBD)
Performance Weekend: December 14 & 15

Location:
Rehearsals: Expectation Church, 11924 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Tech Week + Performances: Harris Theater, George Mason University’s Fairfax campus
4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional Notes:
This individual would be hired as an employee of George Mason University, and would be required to undergo a background check and online security training as part of the hiring process.

Other schedule formats may be considered, should the applicant have viable suggestions.

Pay Stipend: commensurate with experience and availability

Interested applicants should send their resume & letter of interest to showcase@afyp.org by August 15 to be considered for an interview.  Please feel free to reach out with questions.

After-school Teaching Artist

AFYP seeks experienced Teaching Artists with afternoon availability to teach our after-school classes in Fairfax County, VA. A qualified Teaching Artist will have at least one year of classroom experience, a college degree, and a strong background in theater arts.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to afterschool@afyp.org. Please include information about your availability in your cover letter.

Note: there may be before-school opportunities; there may be opportunities in Arlington and Alexandria

Summer Interns & Interns-In-Training

Do you look good in red? Apply for an AFYP Internship today!

Summer Arts at Mason Collegiate Internship Program – Open to current undergraduate or graduate students. Interns have the option to choose from the following concentrations:

• Administration – work closely with onsite administrative staff to manage day-to-day activities, support programming needs across all focus areas, and ensure smooth camp operations.

• Education – work closely with onsite instructional faculty and administrative staff to assist in the classroom, encourage and mentor students, and assist with student supervision and classroom management.

• Marketing – work closely with administrative staff and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to assist with promotional materials, graphic design, and media content.

AFYP Theater Education Collegiate Internship Program – Open to current undergraduate or graduate students. Interns will gain experience in a theater classroom and have the opportunity to learn from our faculty of experienced teachers who also work as professional actors, directors, and educators.

Summer Arts at Mason Junior Internship Program (ages 16-18) – Interns will work closely with administrative staff and instructional faculty to observe and assist with classroom activities, encourage and mentor students, and assist with day-to-day camp operations.

Acting for Young People Junior Internship Program (ages 16-18) – Interns will work closely with administrative staff and instructional faculty to observe and assist with classroom activities, encourage and mentor students, and assist with day-to-day camp operations.

Acting for Young People Interns-in-Training (ages 14-15) – Interns will work closely with administrative staff and instructional faculty to observe and assist with classroom activities, encourage and mentor students, and assist with day-to-day camp operations.

Application Review Process

There is limited availability for some positions, so early application is encouraged. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2024 for full consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants may be contacted throughout the review process. All decisions will be communicated by Friday, March 22, 2024 at the latest.