NOW HIRING
Director-Lead Teaching Artist (Youth Programs)
Various Dates/Times as Faculty Positions are Available
The Theatre Lab is accepting resumes for experienced teaching artists who are passionate about working with students from a diverse cross-section of the DMV ranging from Kindergarten-12th grade. Directors develop their own curriculum for the program assigned under the supervision of the Co-Executive Director and the Youth Program Director. Directors will also be responsible for cultivating a final sharing at the end of the program. Candidates should have at least 3+ years experience teaching theatre to young people. This is a part-time, contract position.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
This is a part-time, contract position.
Email cover letter and resume to Terah Herman-Saldaña: terah@theatrelab.org. No phone calls please.
WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Earn Free Adult Classes: Usher at Theatre Lab
Ushers make performances possible! You’ll meet other people who enjoy theatre, and get to see *most* of the show for free! After you usher for four performances, you’ll earn full tuition for an upcoming six-week adult class. To apply, send a brief email to marketing@theatrelab.org with your name, ushering experience (if any) and we’ll let you know about upcoming opportunities. Ushers should be prepared to arrive at the venue at 45 minutes before showtime and stay through intermission.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have officially begun recruiting an all-star volunteer team for our annual Cabaret Benefit Dinner + Auction at the Ritz Carlton Washington on Sunday, November 10 at 5pm. This year, we are celebrating over 30 years of transforming lives through theatre education in D.C. It is going to be an unforgettable night featuring one of the biggest auctions in town and top performances from 2024 by Theatre Lab youth and adults. Meals will be provided for all of our volunteers.
We will need volunteers for Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10. If you are interested, please reach out to cassie@theatrelab.org with your availability. All volunteers earn class credit through our work-study program.
Email Cassie@theatrelab.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
ABOUT THE THEATRE LAB
The mission of The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts is to “transform lives through theatre education.” We make the artistic, personal, and academic benefits of high-quality dramatic arts instruction accessible to youth and adults in Washington, DC. Founded in 1992, TTL serves approximately 2,500 students each year with award-winning theatre classes and programs. We make extensive efforts to serve underserved youth and adults from diverse communities, providing more than $165,000 this year in scholarships and offering innovative drama outreach programs for incarcerated youth, seniors in assisted living facilities, and homeless women in substance abuse recovery.
The Theatre Lab is an equal opportunity employer committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and anti-oppression.
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