Youth Theatre Artistic Mentor

Barrington Stage Company; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks an Artistic Mentor to guide teens aged 13–19 through devising scenes from their experiences. This part-time hourly role leads weekly sessions, with additional tech week and performances, reporting to the Director of Education.

The AM supports a small team, records monologues, and collaborates with writers and directors to shape a coherent script and performance while navigating sensitive topics with care.

Qualifications

• Theatre education background with fundamentals of devising, directing, playwriting and dramaturgy.
• Brings best practices to create a brave, welcoming space for young participants.
• Trauma-informed leadership and ability to navigate sensitive topics.
• Expert facilitator capable of guiding teens through a devised theatre process.
• Ability to lead a team, collaborate, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for youth development and conflict resolution.
• Experience or training as a playwright or dramaturg.
• Desire to help facilitate stories of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of two peer mentors.
• Collaborate with a playwright and the director of PMP.
• Record and transcribe monologues and scenes.
• Escalate and report participants' issues needing referral or outside support.
• Send weekly reports to the Director of PMP detailing needs, progress, and material ideas.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, tours, tech rehearsals, and performances.
• Lead the group weekly through a devised theatre process based on personal experiences.
• Facilitate issue-based discussions ensuring participation at each participant's comfort level.
• Collaborate with the program playwright to refine themes, links, and transitions in the script.
• Serve as mandated reporter in consultation with program director and clinical consultants.
• Be a positive role model, listen, mediate conflicts, and encourage healthy choices.
• Direct the final play and uphold the PMP's overall vision.
• Absences require prior approval from the Director of PMP.
• Report attendance and tardiness of mentors, playwrights, and students.

Skills

Theatre education

Devising

Playwriting

Dramaturgy

Trauma-informed leadership

Youth development

Facilitation

Team leadership

Stakeholder comms

Devised theatre

Job description

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks an Artistic Mentor to guide teens aged 13–19 through devising scenes from their experiences. This part-time hourly role leads weekly sessions, with additional tech week and performances, reporting to the Director of Education.

The AM supports a small team, records monologues, and collaborates with writers and directors to shape a coherent script and performance while navigating sensitive topics with care.