Counselor-in-Training Program

Are you a theater lover looking to try something new?

The Berkeley Playhouse CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program offers young people the opportunity to gain practical training and develop leadership skills while participating in our SUMMER musical theater camp activities. You’ll have the opportunity to assist in rehearsals and final showings while receiving mentorship from Bay Area Professionals!

*Please note this program is only available for Summer Camps.

Program Details

Strong applicants will have a passion for theater arts or working with kids, are interested in developing transferable leadership skills, and/or are interested in a new challenge and a mentorship role. Priority will be given to students who are available 4 or more weeks of camp.

CIT Applications have closed.
Please check back in February 2025 for the next session's application period.

Responsibilities

  • Attend a 2-hour pre-camp training to learn basic classroom management and activity planning
    • Training will occur on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5-7pm
  • Assist with class activities and final showings
  • Keep a daily log of observations and activities
  • Lead Activity in Final Showing
    • You will coordinate a group activity with the teaching artist to be taught at some point during the camp. CITs may also get the opportunity to assistant direct or choreograph a scene or song for the final showing!
  • Assist teachers and teaching assistants with classroom set up and break down
  • Help backstage during final performances
  • Attend weekly camp meetings and facilitate check-in

Requirements

  • Must be a rising 8th-12th grade student
  • Must complete the CIT application form by March 22, 2024.
  • Must provide parental permission and 2 references (not family members) within the downloadable application
  • $250 tuition fee per week if admitted
Opportunities
  • Work with and shadow Bay Area theater professionals
  • Develop leadership skills and teacher training
  • Free camp T-shirt
  • Certificate of Completion signed by the Producing Director of Education and Mainstage
  • Recommendation letter by request
  • High School/College credit or Community Service credit (please include relevant forms/paperwork with this application)*
    • *Depending on the Requirements of the School

Questions?

Further inquiries can be directed to education@berkeleyplayhouse.org