Greenbrier Valley Theatre - Lewisburg, West Virginia
Lewisburg, WV
US
Dorothy Jo Oberfoell
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, is seeking to hire two Touring Teaching Artists and a Stage Manager to champion our spring educational touring program. The educational program is designed to bring theatrical workshops to the non-theatre classroom. The program aims to create a larger arts footprint in West Virginia and to provide greater arts access to students in rural areas. Teaching Artists will travel to elementary and middle schools across the state and teach a catalog of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) workshops as well as perform a brand new two-person play about a unique piece of West Virginia history.
Teaching Artists will undergo training in order to teach the workshops and rehearsals for the play. They will be responsible for driving from Lewisburg to schools across the state, managing materials to bring to the classrooms, teaching workshops, constructing and tearing down sets, and preparing and packaging show materials i.e. costumes and props. Teaching Artists will be responsible for communicating with supervisors at GVT as well as school administrators to verify teaching schedules. If there are dates that are not booked, Teaching Artists will be asked to assist with the Education Department or other areas of the theatre, depending on their skills. Teaching Artists are representatives of Greenbrier Valley Theatre and are expected to behave professionally while in Lewisburg or on tour.
Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:
An undergraduate degree in theatre or an education-related field, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years experience teaching children, preferably in theatrical studies
Experience acting, preferably in productions designed for young audiences
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Must be a collaborative-minded professional who works well with others
Must be able to adapt to changing circumstances
Experience in touring or being comfortable with being self-sufficient whilst ont he road and away from Lewisburg
Comfortability performing in front of and with children
Ability to sing and play guitar is a plus
Contract Length: January 6 - April 25, 2025 (2.5 weeks training, 13 weeks touring)
Pay: $600/week, housing and transportation to and from Lewisburg provided, company touring vehicle provided
Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license
To apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references including phone number and email address to Dorothy Jo at [email protected] by November 8th, 2024. In the subject of the email, please write “Touring Teaching Artist Applicant”.
About Greenbrier Valley Theatre:
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, is located in the “Coolest Small Town in America” Lewisburg, WV. GVT aims to create live, professional theatre in West Virginia and to enlighten, enrich, and enliven the life of our Regino through the arts. GVT is committed to building a company-wide culture that highlights the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We aim to prioritize these practices in the operation of our institution. We firmly believe that everyone has a story worth telling. We value diverse life experiences, heritages, and are dedicated to a non-discrimination policy without regard to age, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religious beliefs, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran status, political persuasion, or beliefs. GVT is dedicated to equitable treatment for all to ensure that artists, staff, volunteers, students, guests, and patrons feel welcomed.
Jan 6, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
$600.00 – $600.00 per week
auditions…
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