Educators/Teaching Artists
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Boley Centers on Broadway!
The Boley Centers in St. Petersburg, FL is a center for adults with cognitive impairments and learning disabilities. Destination Theatre is partnering with the Boley Centers to put on a production of Legally Blonde, Jr. The adults at the Boley Center will be the actors in the show performing alongside professional actors (who will also serve as teaching artists/production staff) from Destination Theatre.
Compensation: $450/week. Housing is provided. $200 travel stipend. Access to a company vehicle for the duration of the project.
Rehearsals: April 29 - May 29; day time hours
Performances: May 30 at 2 and 7:30pm & May 31 at 7:30pm
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
DT Summer Camps
Destination Theatre is proud to partner with youth organizations across the country to provide high-quality and engaging theatre education opportunities.
Compensation: $400-500/week + Housing/Travel for non-local teachers.
Dates: Camp runs from June 3-July 26.
Location: Destination Theatre teaches nationally, but we are always looking for artists who can work locally in the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Lansing, MI; Nuavoo, AL; and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Positions Available: Camp Director, Acing Teacher, Music Teacher/Accompanist, Dance Teacher, Tech Teacher, Counselor, All-Ability Buddy
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Destination Theatre believes in fully preparing and equipping teaching artists to most effectively relate to and communicate with our students.
We ask that all teachers fulfill the following:
-Create a classroom culture where students feel supported to try and fail and try again.
-Approach students with curiosity and a desire to find the most effective way to communicate new information.
-Follow the provided curriculum, to create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
-Adhere to Destination Theatre’s equity, diversity, and inclusion policies and create classroom rules that support these policies and beliefs.
-As applicable, collaborate with your co-teachers. Incorporate teaching assistants and interns in appropriate ways, capitalizing on their skill sets.
-Be fully prepared to begin classes and camps at the designated start time.
-Attend all required trainings, meetings, and staff check-ins.
-Communicate clearly with your Project Manager or Camp Director, as needed.
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Applicant Requirements:
Camp Directors/Teachers - 2+ years of teaching experience and 5+ years of applicable professional experience as a performer, musician, or technician.
Counselors - 1 year of teaching/classroom experience + 2 years of educational or professional theatre experience.
Application Instructions:
We are always looking to expand our roster of teachers, as we have educational programming running year round. Please fill out the follow application, if you’re interested in teaching through Destination Theatre:
Apply HERE
Hear from some of our recent artists:
“From the first day of rehearsal being a part of DT felt like being with family. We always felt heard, respected, and encouraged to bring our full selves to the table, which I feel came across during our performances.”
— Zemirah Davis (How I Became a Pirate / Teaching Artist)
“Destination Theatre was my first professional contract. My entire time there I received enormous support and was inspired to grow as an artist. Being a college student looking for summer work can be intimidating, but Destination Theatre is the perfect opportunity for any artist looking for a fun and invigorating experience.”
— Colby Johnson (How I Became a Pirate / Teaching Artist)
“I am thrilled to have been a part of Destination Theatre’s first season and a part of a company where they uplift all it’s members. They really played to our strengths and I just believe the work that they are doing is phenomenal.”
— Destiny Freeman (How I Became a Pirate / Teaching Artist)
“Touring with Destination Theatre was truly a blessing and an amazing reminder of why I love doing what I do. Getting to tell stories in all sorts of places to all sorts of people is an experience that I can’t help but cherish.”
— Anthony Nash (How I Became a Pirate / Senior Living Tour / Teaching Artist)
“Destination Theatre is a fantastic example of a collaborative artistic environment. The balance of playfulness and professionalism is the perfect environment for their performing artists to thrive and create amazing work.”
— Jessie Brownie (Senior Living Tour)
