One of Carpe Diem’s many strengths is its cycle of leadership; youth across the Capital Region have the opportunity to apply for various professional opportunities on staff at CDT.  They learn foundational skills in theatrical production, arts administration, and youth education through first-hand experience. 

SPRING CLASSIC STAFF: Candidates accepted to the Spring Classic Staff participate in a 5-week intensive as Assistant Directors for the Spring Classic production. This opportunity receives hands-on education and & experience with stage direction, music direction, choreography, stage management, and production. Assistant Directors are mentored by CDT's Artistic Director, participate in weekly staff meetings, assist with running rehearsals, and are paid hourly.

CAMP STAFF: Candidates accepted to Camp Staff have three years of theater leadership training & experience before going to college. 

Year 1: Counselors-in-Training receive community service hours for volunteer support of Camp

Year 2: Junior Counselors are assigned a specialty area, receive training throughout the year, and are paid hourly for their summer work at Camp.

Year 3: Senior Counselors conceptualize and execute 2 productions for Camp, receiving a premium hourly rate for their summer work.

Applicants for this opportunity must have completed at least one year in the Camp program. 

NEW WORKS STAFF: Beginning in fall 2026, this program will offer young people the unique opportunity to witness the creation of a musical from its early stages to a workshopped production. More details about the available roles will be posted in early 2026.