Mentor Program

The General Theatre Seminar Series is built to engage students with the various arts careers that are available across the industry. Students will meet three (3) times throughout the school year at separate arts institutions to learn about how each space operates through the unique opportunities available at each one. This allows each student a comprehensive look into the varied areas of theatre and how to best find an area that speaks to them. This is the only available option for students in 5th-8th grade.

This is available to incoming 9th through 12th grade students. This pairs a student with a local industry professional in the area of study of their choice. Students and mentors make their own schedule, as each area is unique. This allows pairs open freedom in terms of scheduling, as well as to best showcase their area of study. Students and Mentors will meet with Theatre staff at least once a semester (once in Fall and once in Spring) via Zoom to check in.

The areas we currently offer mentorships in are:

Leadership

·      Theatre Education

·      Directing

·      Music Direction

Design Specialties

·      Sound Design

·      Lighting Design

·      Set Design

·      Costume Design

·      Choreography Design (NOTE: this is a design course on choreography, not a personal dance class)

·      Video Production Design

Performance and Production Support

·      Acting (Audition Prep)

·      Backstage Crew Work

·      Stage Management

·      General Theatre Seminar Series (NOTE: this is a general overview of the theatre industry and the different career paths within it)