CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE (CPT) IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is seeking exceptional Teaching Artists for its celebrated Brick City Theatre program and Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP). Teaching Artists of all performance-related arts disciplines are welcome to apply.
The Teaching Artist position has two areas of responsibility:
Instruction: teach the basics of their primary discipline to children participants; create and implement curriculum; collaborate with CPT Education Staff and other professional artists; develop original performance material
Administration: work with CPT Education Staff – Program Director in all areas of program delivery including: participant recruitment, management and evaluation; daily class plans and reports; and development of program partner relationships
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Brick City Theatre An after-school and summertime theatre arts program for children ages 5-14 living in public housing, offered in partnership with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Under the dedicated guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, children enhance academic and life skills as they develop their own plays and perform them for their community.
Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) Rigorous training for inner city youth ages 14-19 in acting, writing, movement, voice, production, and touring. During the 8-week summer program, students work in collaboration with CPT artists to develop an original play or an inventive adaptation of an existing work, and then tour it to outdoor venues throughout the City of Cleveland.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Extensive experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance, drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.)
Experience teaching children and/or teenagers.
Qualified to be a strong role model for inner city youth and/or teenagers.
Energetic, responsive, flexible, creative
Attentive to details, ability to work independently
Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original performance material
CONSIDERATIONS
Programs run 8-10 weeks, 4-6 days per week, June-Aug 2017
Daytime and early evening hours – or – Afternoon and evening hours (depending on program)
Extended days for training and program touring
Artist must have a reliable means of transportation.
To apply for the position, send email to careers@cptonline.org. Please put your last name as the subject header followed by: TEACHING ARTIST. The email should include an attached resume.
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Nonprofit and for-profit leadership and marketing/communication professionals interested in learning about SEEN and participating in a conversation about the importance of authenticity and representation in our work.