Teaching Artist: PLA Student Discovery Program

Teaching artist opportunities at Penn Live Arts change each season depending on what Student Discovery shows are offered. For a list of current opportunities and detailed descriptions, please visit https://pennlivearts.org/about/employment.php

Penn Live Arts teaching artists conduct up to 4 pre-performance visits in K-12 schools to prepare students for the themes, techniques, and influences they will encounter in the theatre during Student Discovery Series performances. Drawing upon background information and materials associated with the performance and/or company, teaching artists prepare developmentally appropriate, creative lesson plans of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Student outputs may include dance technique and choreography, scene studies and acting exercises, discussion/debate, creative writing or visual art activities. Work includes 2 hours of prep time per 1 hour classroom time. The final schedule of visits is determined in cooperation with classroom teachers and Penn Live Arts staff.

"Please indicate which teaching artist opportunity you are applying to in your cover letter."