Our Assistant Program allows students interested in working with younger students to gain experience alongside professional educators and Teaching Artists. 

At the heart of Wolf PAC is educational theatre, focusing on using theatre as a way for students to build performance skills, gain confidence, and learn to work as an ensemble. The Assistant Program offers a unique connection between Wolf PAC’s younger and older students as they have the opportunity to work together. Our assistants learn valuable skills in classroom management, mentorship, and leadership.

The Assistant Program offers students of all experience levels a well-rounded theatre education experience both on and off the stage!

Our Assistant Philosophy

Classroom Assistant

(offered September-May)

Classroom Assistants support Wolf PAC classes both on-site and off-site. This position is great for 7th-12th graders interested in learning from professional Teaching Artists to help build their resume and skills as a leader in the classroom. The details are:

  • Classes for ages preschool & pre-K, kindergarten, 1st-2nd, and 3rd-4th grade

  • General schedule: once a week for 45 minutes (preschool & pre-k) an hour (1st-2nd & 3rd-4th)

  • Assist with classroom activities 

  • Model expected behaviors 

  • Lend an understanding ear for students as needed 

  • Offer general help with classroom needs and management

Interested in becoming a Classroom Assistant? Please contact Laura Barron, Programs Director, laura@wolfperformingartscenter.org, for more details.

This is a tuition-free program.

Directing Assistant

(offered September-May)

Directing Assistants will work closely with a directing team in one of our full-scale productions. This position is great for 7th-12th graders interested in mentoring younger students, learning more about a rehearsal process, and sharing their love of theatre with others. The details are:

  • Auditions, rehearsals, & performances for 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th grade

  • General schedule: once a week for an hour (1st & 2nd) or an hour and a half (3rd & 4th)

  • Review previously taught rehearsal material including choreography, songs, lines and blocking as needed

  • Lead group warm-ups, games, and small sections of rehearsal

  • Assist with stage management needs (attendance, blocking, tracking information, backstage support, etc.) for rehearsals, tech, dress, and performances

  • Perform as a narrator in a guided experience with the actors (for 1st and 2nd grade only)

Interested in becoming a Directing Assistant? Please contact Janine Merolla, Artistic Director, janine@wolfperformingartscenter.org, for more details.

This is a tuition-free program.

Counselor in Training (CIT)

(offered June-August to rising 9th-12th graders only)

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will support our Summer Theatre Camp sessions. This position is great for 9th-12th graders interested in mentoring younger campers, assisting with performances, and being a part of our summer camp community. The details are:

  • Camp sessions for rising kindergarten, 1st-3rd and 4th-8th grade

  • General schedule: 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday, two-week sessions

  • Assist with general camper needs and daily activities

  • Choose a CIT Major to specialize activities in either direction, choreography, music directing, or stage management. 

  • Review previously taught rehearsal material

  • Lead group warm-ups, games, and small sections of rehearsal

  • Assist with technical support for rehearsals and performances

Interested in becoming a CIT? Please contact Will Connell, Camp & Special Projects Director, will.connell@wolfperformingartscenter.org, for more details.

This is a tuition-free program.

Janine Merolla, Artistic Director
janine@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Laura Barron, Programs Director
laura@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Will Connell, Camp & Special Projects Director
will.connell@wolfperformingartscenter.org

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