Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Drama Director [Watitoh]
Drama Director Position at Camp Watitoh
Drama director positions at Camp Watitoh are senior creative leadership roles at one of the Berkshires’ most beloved co-ed sleepaway camps. Set in the rolling Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, Camp Watitoh has welcomed generations of campers for traditional camp life rich with athletics, arts, waterfront, and theater. As a drama director at Watitoh, you’ll lead the camp’s theater program, mount productions, and shape one of the most beloved areas of camper life.
Drama directors at Camp Watitoh select scripts, direct productions, coach actors, run rehearsals, and partner with music, dance, costume, and tech staff on integrated shows. You’ll work across age groups and skill levels, from first-time performers to seasoned teen actors, building confidence and craft. Watitoh’s theater traditions are part of the camp’s identity, and the drama director plays a key role in continuing that legacy throughout the summer camp season.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Watitoh looks for drama directors with professional directing experience, theater MFA backgrounds, or significant educational theater leadership. Comfort working with kids, strong artistic vision, and team management matter most. CPR/First Aid is standard at every residential camp.
If you’re an experienced director who loves mentoring young performers and joining a tight-knit camp community, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for drama director positions at Camp Watitoh to spend the season directing camper productions and joining one of New England’s most enduring sleepaway camp communities.
You’ll select shows, direct productions, coach actors, and partner with music, dance, and tech staff. Most Watitoh drama directors lead multiple productions throughout the summer camp season at the sleepaway camp.
Camp Watitoh is a co-ed sleepaway camp in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, set on a beautiful lakefront. The scenic location is central to the classic Berkshires summer camp experience.
Professional directing experience, theater MFA backgrounds, or significant educational theater leadership are ideal. Comfort with kids, strong artistic vision, and team management matter most at residential camps.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Watitoh includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Often yes. Many Berkshires residential camps welcome senior leadership staff with families, often providing housing for spouses and children. Confirm options directly with Camp Watitoh’s hiring team.
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