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Teaching Artists

Now accepting submissions for Summer 2020


We accept applications to our Teaching Artist Team on a rolling basis.

Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists.
​Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply.

Details of each position vary; please read through the information fully prior to submitting.

Emerging Teaching Artists

Experienced Teaching Artists

Contract Dates

​May 3rd - September 7th, 2020

In-person training takes place May 3rd - 30th tours begin May 31st and all contracts will conclude by September 7th.

Position also requires 6 weeks of part-time (5-6 hours per week) virtual/remote training through written training materials and online discussions prior to the commencement of in-person training.

​Full-time availability is necessary beginning with in-person training May 3rd and through the entirety of the touring period.
Contract Dates

May 10th - September 7th, 2020

In-person training takes place May 10th - 30th tours begin May 31st and all contracts will conclude by September 7th.

Position also requires 6 weeks of part-time (5-6 hours per week) virtual/remote training through written training materials and online discussions prior to the commencement of in-person training.

​Full-time availability is necessary beginning with in-person training May 10th and through the entirety of the touring period.
Overview: Emerging Teaching Artists

​Emerging Teaching Artists are the "journeyman" level of our three-level Theatre Educator Training Program, and are paired with Experienced Teaching Artists who provide additional coaching on the road to assist the Emerging Teaching Artist in their growth as an educator.

Teaching artists are contracted as one half of a touring actor/educator pair, which works with up to 75 student actors (1st - 12th grade) in a given week. Tour actor/educators are responsible for directing and performing a 60-minute musical and teaching basic theatre workshops.

Being a tour actor/educator for Compass is 40% teaching the show, 25% teaching other topics (both during rehearsals and during enrichment workshops), and 25% acting - but we're looking for rockstars at all three. The other 10% of the position covers support tasks including tour reports, basic upkeep of costumes, sets, etc., and communication with clients and families.
Overview: Experienced Teaching Artists

Teaching artists are contracted as one half of a touring actor/educator pair, which works with up to 75 student actors (1st - 12th grade) in a given week. Tour actor/educators are responsible for directing and performing a 60-minute musical and teaching basic theatre workshops.

Being a tour actor/educator for Compass is 40% teaching the show, 25% teaching other topics (both during rehearsals and during enrichment workshops), and 25% acting - but we're looking for rockstars at all three. The other 10% of the position covers support tasks including tour reports, basic upkeep of costumes, sets, etc., and communication with clients and families.

Some Experienced Teaching Artists may be paired with an Emerging Teaching Artist as part of our Theatre Educator Training Program. Experienced Teaching Artist who are paired with an Emerging Teaching Artist receive an additional coaching stipend. 
Compensation:

Pay ranges average from $425 - $485 per week, which includes base pay + additional income through enrichment workshops, full-day program bonuses, etc.

​Contract includes a training stipend.
Compensation:

Pay ranges average from $450 - $525 per week, which includes base pay + additional income through enrichment workshops, full-day program bonuses, etc.

​Contract includes a training stipend. 
Emerging Teaching Artist Candidates Must:
  • Exhibit a passion for children and providing access to arts education
  • Possess experience in education, childcare, or related work
  • Have multiple professional performance credits
  • Be on schedule to complete a college degree prior to the contract start date or have equivalent life experience
  • Work as a team player and as a self-directed individual
  • Possess excellent organizational and time-management skills; punctuality and reliability is a must!
  • Hold a valid driver's license
  • Pass fingerprinting as well as state and federal background checks

Those not meeting the experience requirements, but who are interested in developing and honing educational theatre experience are encouraged to apply for either of the first two levels of our Theatre Educator Training Program: Education Intern (stipended, level 1) or Education Apprentice (paid, level 2).

Entry level to the Teaching Artist Training Program is based on previous experience as well as assessed skillset at auditions. ​
Experienced Teaching Artist Candidates Must:
  • Exhibit a passion for children and providing access to arts education
  • Have significant teaching experience, preferably in Theatre Education (preferred: 2+ theatre education credits, totaling a minimum of 9 months total of in-"classroom" experience)
  • Have multiple professional performance credits
  • Be on schedule to complete a college degree prior to the contract start date or have equivalent life experience
  • Work as a team player and as a self-directed individual
  • Possess excellent organizational and time-management skills; punctuality and reliability is a must!
  • Hold a valid driver's license
  • Pass fingerprinting as well as state and federal background checks

Those not meeting the experience requirements, but who are interested in developing and honing educational theatre experience are encouraged to apply for either of the first two levels of our Theatre Educator Training Program, which consists of three levels: Education Intern (stipended, level 1) or Education Apprentice (paid, level 2), and Emerging Teaching Artist (paid, level 3).

Entry level to the Teaching Artist Training Program is based on previous experience as well as assessed skillset at auditions. 
Type and Restrictions

Compass Creative Dramatics is a nonequity theatre company.

Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists. Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
​Type and Restrictions

Compass Creative Dramatics is a nonequity theatre company.

Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists. Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
About the Audition

Our auditions will be small group sessions, with 3-7 auditionees present during the entirety of the audition. The activities you'll participate in will focus on your style as a teacher, and we may ask you to stay to sing or read for us afterward to see your work as an actor! Because the work we do is a unique kind of project, and because we want to save you a return trip for a callback, we're going to get through a lot of information during the audition.

The audition invitation will include more details, but generally speaking the audition will include multiple parts:
  • leading and playing theatre games
  • performing a short speech
  • participating in a round-table discussion
  • singing and reading from prepared

Auditions will take place at the Compass Creative Dramatics Administrative Offices (4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 110).

As the audition is based in theatre games and discussions, applicants must be present the entirety of the session. Some actors may be asked to stay after the group release to read and sing. Both Experienced and Emerging Teaching Artists may be present at each session.

Next Auditions dates:
​Sunday, January 12th 10:30am – 2:00pm
Sunday, January 12th 3:30pm – 7:00pm
Monday, January 13th 6:30 – 10:00pm
Applicants must be available for the entirety of their assigned 3.5 hour session.


About the Audition

Our auditions will be small group sessions, with 3-7 auditionees present during the entirety of the audition. The activities you'll participate in will focus on your style as a teacher, and we may ask you to stay to sing or read for us afterward to see your work as an actor! Because the work we do is a unique kind of project, and because we want to save you a return trip for a callback, we're going to get through a lot of information during the audition.

The audition invitation will include more details, but generally speaking the audition will include multiple parts:
  • leading and playing theatre games
  • performing a short speech
  • participating in a round-table discussion
  • singing and reading from prepared

​Auditions will take place at the Compass Creative Dramatics Administrative Offices (4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 110).

As the audition is based in theatre games and discussions, applicants must be present the entirety of the session. Some actors may be asked to stay after the group release to read and sing. Both Experienced and Emerging Teaching Artists may be present at each session.

​Next Auditions dates: 
Sunday, January 12th 10:30am – 2:00pm
Sunday, January 12th 3:30pm – 7:00pm
Monday, January 13th 6:30 – 10:00pm
​Applicants must be available for the entirety of their assigned 3.5 hour session
To Apply

Please send an email to submissions@ccdramatics.com. Please:
  • attach a PDF of your acting resume
  • attach a PDF of your teaching resume (teaching resume must include two references; these references should be able to speak to your work with children)
  • attach your headshot
  • include your audition date preference (if you are available for multiple blocks, please let us know that). Applicants must be available for the entirety of their assigned 3.5 hour session.
To Apply

Please send an email to submissions@ccdramatics.com. Please include:
  • attach a PDF of your acting resume
  • attach a PDF of your teaching resume (teaching resume must include two references; these references should be able to speak to your work with children)
  • attach your headshot
  • include your audition date preference (if you are available for blocks , please let us know that). Applicants must be available for the entirety of their assigned 3.5 hour session.
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