The Voice and Movement - First Year Classroom Assistant is a student with knowledge and experience in acting and theatrical vocal techniques and movement practices. The assistant will work with the professors of THEA 13500/13600 and with the students enrolled in the class both in and outside of class hours.

Qualifications:

  • Senior standing in the BFA Musical Theatre or Acting degree
  • Successful completion of the Voice and Movement, Voice and Speech, and Movement course sequences
  • Dance, yoga, or Alexander training are beneficial. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Regular attendance in Voice and Speech for the Stage on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30-9:50 a.m. for both fall and spring semesters.
  • Must be able to demonstrate all exercises used in this class as well as participate in all activities with the students.
  • The assistant will partner with students when necessary and be available for outside help with work assigned by the instructor.

Hours: 6 hours per week. The goal is to hire for the entire academic year, but due to scheduling, we might hire these positions on a per-semester basis.

Supervisors: Dean Robinson (drobinson2@ithaca.edu) or Paula Murray Cole (pcole@ithaca.edu)