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Actor/Educator Internship (With Stipend)
ORGANIZATION: Rehearsal for Life, Inc. (formerly Urban Improv/Freelance Players, Inc.)
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7 people are interested
About Urban Improv:
Urban Improv is an educational and youth development program that uses structured theater improvisation to teach decision-making, conflict resolution, impulse control, and values clarification. Founded in 1993, Urban Improv provides interactive workshops that challenge students to deal creatively with major issues in their lives. Improvisational themes include violence and conflict resolution, racism and discrimination, bullying and cyber bullying, substance abuse, peer pressure, harassment, homophobia, teen pregnancy, and stereotyping.
Job Description:
The Actor/Educator Intern will be working in a creative and collaborative ensemble that develops and present songs and scenes that are relevant to the lives of the elementary and middle school students in our program. A true passion for the mission and understanding of the community we serve are vital. Our Actor/Educator Intern should be invested in the youth they work with and strive to achieve the goals and mission of the program.
Job Requirements:
* Theatrical acting and improvisational skills
* Previous experience working with children ages 8-16
* Previous singing experience
* Experience working with a diverse population
* Spanish fluency a plus
Program Information:
Urban Improv workshops are held four days a week (M, W, Th, F) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm starting in October and ending the first week in June. Our flag ship program is the Boston Public School Workshop series, which runs for 27 weeks. Urban Improv workshops are held during the school year at the Reggie Lewis Center and Vine Street Center in Roxbury.
Urban Improv is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Rehearsal for Life, Inc. (formerly Urban Improv/Freelance Players, Inc.)
Location:
670 CENTRE ST STE 8, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130, US
Mission Statement
OUR VISION: Empowered youth building diverse and inclusive communities where all voices are heard. OUR MISSION: To strengthen young people’s social and emotional skills for every stage in life, through dialogue, creativity and performance. OUR VALUES: As an organization working toward a socially just and equitable society through youth enrichment and youth empowerment, we uphold these values: Creativity, Empathy, Respect, Cooperation, Empowered Self-Expression, Diversity & Inclusion, Positive Social Change
Description
Rehearsal for Life uses theater as a vehicle for social change and has served over 80,000 young people in Boston and beyond. Our Urban Improv program helps Boston Public School students practice self-expression and creative decision-making in life's most challenging moments. Whether they're navigating peer pressure, cyber-bullying, racism, homophobia or violence, students develop self-awareness, empathy, impulse control, cooperation and conflict resolutions skills to succeed in school and in life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
670 Centre StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Singing
- Youth Services
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-16 hours per week
- Must pass SORI and CORI, must have high school diploma or equivalent