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Young Playwrights’ Theater
2437 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Teaching Artist
Contract Position
Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) teaches students throughout the D.C. metro area to express themselves clearly and creatively through the art of playwriting. YPT hires professional artists and writers to guide students through the dramatic writing process in two primary programs: In the In-School Playwriting Program, students learn how to craft a play while exploring improvisation, free writing, revision, rehearsal and performance; while the After-School Playwriting Program strengthens students’ community engagement, collaboration, and conflict resolution by exploring a theatrical process as an ensemble. Teaching artists must have excellent communication skills, working experience in the classroom, and be available to teach at least two days a week from September through December. Teaching artists must have excellent communication skills, working experience in the classroom, and be available to teach at least two days a week from September through December.
Education: Ideal candidates will have a degree in theatre and experience as a professional artist and educator. Ability to teach classes in Spanish a plus.
How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Patrick Torres, Program Manager
ptorres@yptdc.org.
Salary: Variable depending on contract.
Expires: 7/01/08
