At Upper Darby Summer Stage, we are always looking to welcome new staff members into our organization! Applications for 2023 are now open!

Applicants interested in applying for our Summer 2023 Season can email [email protected] with the following materials:

  • Resume
  • Position(s) of interest
  • A few sentences on why you’d like to work at Summer Stage
  • Availability for Summer 2023

MAINSTAGE

Working with 18-28 year olds to stage a full scale Broadway musical.

Available Positions:

  • Director – $4000
  • Choreographer – $3100
  • Musical Director – $3100
  • Stage Manager – $3100
  • Assistant Stage Manager – $1960

Time Commitment: Evening rehearsals, two weekend tech rehearsals and weekend performances

Mainstage 2023: June 5th – August 5th


CHILDREN’S THEATER

Working with 8th-12th graders to stage an hour long musical for young audiences.

Available Positions:

  • Directors – $2000
  • Choreographers – $2000
  • Musical Directors – $2000
  • Stage Managers – $2000
  • Assistant Stage Managers – $1525

Time Commitment: Daytime rehearsals, one weekend rehearsal and two evening performances

Children’s Theatre Show 1: June 14th – July 7th 

Children’s Theatre Show 2: June 20th – July 14th

Children’s Theatre Show 3: June 23rd – July 21st

Children’s Theatre Show 4: July 5th – July 28th

Children’s Theatre Show 5: July 11th – August 4th

Children’s Theatre Show 6: July 18th – August 10th


SUMMER STAGE JUNIOR – THEATRE BUGS & MAGIC MAKERS

Working with 5th & 6th graders to teach classes on the fundamentals of theater.

Available Positions:

  • Acting Teachers – $1000 – $1300 per session
  • Dance Teachers – $1000 – $1300 per session 
  • Musical Directors- $1000 – $1300 per session

Time Commitment: Daytime classes during the weekday. No evenings or weekends.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21st, 2023

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th, 2023

*Candidates who can commit to both sessions will be given priority.


SUMMER STAGE JUNIOR – RISING STARS

Working with 7th & 8th graders to stage a 30-minute musical and expand on theatre fundamentals.

Available Positions:

  • Director- $1000 – $1300 per session 
  • Choreographer- $1000 – $1300 per session 
  • Musical Director- $1000 – $1300 per session 
  • Stage Manager- $1000 – $1300 per session 
  • Assistant Stage Manager- $750 – 850 per session

Time Commitment: Daytime classes during the weekday. No evenings or weekends.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21st, 2023

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th, 2023

*Candidates who can commit to both sessions will be given priority.


COSTUMES

COSTUMES

Opportunities available in design, wardrobe and shop operations! View more detailed job descriptions here

  • Mainstage Costume Designer – $4500
  • Mainstage Costume Design Assistant – $1250
  • Children’s Theater Costume Designer – $3000
  • Wardrobe Supervisor – $4800
  • Wardrobe Junior Supervisor – $4000
  • Wardrobe Assistant – $3000
  • Costume Shop Stitcher – Drawer – $4300
  • Costume Shop Assistant Stitcher – $4200
  • Costume Shop Overtire Stitcher – $17/Hr
  • Costume Shop Intern – $2000

ADMINISTRATIVE

Working to support the administrative team at Summer Stage across all departments.

Available Positions:

  • Production Manager
  • Building Supervisors
  • Box Office/Administrative Assistant
  • Box Office Assistant (Performances Only, July – August)
  • House Manager (Performances Only, July – August)
  • Groups House Manager (Performances Only, July – August)

Time Commitment: Varies per position.

Summer Stage 2023 runs June 12th – August 11th

DON’T SEE A JOB FOR YOURSELF?

Feel free to reach out and let us know where you might be a good fit!

Additional positions for Technical Theater and Costumes will be posted soon.