Summer Young Playwrights Project Teaching Artist/Actor (Chautauqua Arts Education)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution • Town of Chautauqua, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, seasonal position will serve as a teaching artist in the Chautauqua Arts Education Young Playwrights Project (YPP). This program presents a version of the Chautauqua Arts Education Young Playwrights Project, adapted for grades 1-5 to be implemented in a summer camp learning environment. This person will work under the leadership of the Summer Young Playwrights Project Lead Teaching Artist to implement the program curriculum in the schools. This person will also serve as director for the culminating performance that will be presented on the final day of each week of the program, working with the Director of Arts Education and Arts Education staff to communicate production needs, supervise the acting and production team, support the field trip activities and present the final performances of student plays.

Requirements

• Theater for youth programs
• Acting
• Formal training in theater arts
• Theater improvisation
• Collaboration and strong team player
• “Yes and” approach

Responsibilities

• Implement program curriculum as directed by the Director of Arts Education and the Lead Teaching Artist, including performing scripted and improvisational work in the school assembly and leading classes through the playwriting process as detailed in the curricular materials.
• Under the direction of the Summer YPP Lead Teaching Artist, prepare and present the culminating performance each week.
• With the rest of the company, creating props/costumes/set design for the Phase 3 performances.
• Support field trip activities, including art-project making and general student interaction.

Benefits

• Travel to and from Chautauqua Institution will be reimbursed
• Some costs incurred for travel throughout Chautauqua County specific to school visits will be reimbursed
• Traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
• Housing/accommodations will be provided, with preference towards private room with shared bath and common areas, possibility of shared room with approval from artist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed