Teaching Artist for Woody Guthrie's Songs to Grow On, TVY Fall Tour for NYCCT

New York City Children's Theater
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

New York City Children’s Theater is seeking an Actor-Musician / Teaching Artist

for Woody Guthrie’s Songs To Grow On, as part of their Theatre For The Very Young touring program.

About New York City Children’s Theater:

New York City Children’s Theater inspires young people’s imaginations and supports

social and emotional growth through original theatrical experiences on stage, in schools,

and in our community.

We reach children and their communities with a wide range of programming, including

full-scale productions, small touring shows, interactive workshops and in-school

residencies, and engage with them in traditional theater spaces, school auditoriums,

classrooms and cultural venues in their neighborhoods.We demonstrate that engaging

young people in the arts has a positive impact on their cognitive, emotional and social

development, and furthers a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

About Woody Guthrie’s Songs To Grow On:

Cathy Ann Guthrie is full of questions about the world around her, but she’s never left

home. When her parents take her on a cross-country road trip, she encounters difficult

truths that teach them to grow together. Joining our trio along that ribbon of highway, the

audience experiences a musical journey through dance, folk art storytelling, and

interactive play. Inspired by an unpublished manuscript and featuring classic songs such

as “Riding In My Car” and “This Land Is Your Land”, this play encourages curiosity and

promotes empathy through question based learning.

Seeking:

WOODY GUTHRIE, 35 years old. The Dust Bowl Troubadour. Intelligent, straight

forward, and playful. Speaks to children no differently than adults, believes they have

the capacity to understand much more than we give them credit for, if only we gave

them the chance. Not terribly tall, with a curly mop of hair. Must play guitar.

New York City Children’s Theater currently has a roster of over 30 Teaching Artists. All

NYCCT Teaching Artists will participate in paid professional development hours in the

areas of trauma-informed and racial justice training.

Necessary Experience and Qualifications:

● Specialize in working with students in grades Pre-K through 5th

● Trained Singer/Actor

● Trained Musician and Capable of playing the guitar.

● At least two years of experience working in a classroom setting with

elementary-aged students

● Willing to travel to all five boroughs

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

● Experience working with students with disabilities

● Strong knowledge/experience of the NYC Department of Education Public

School system

● Are fingerprinted and cleared through the NYC Department of Education

Commitment Dates:

● In-school developmental workshop, June 2026

● Rehearsals, August 2026

● NYC Five borough tour, September - November 2026

● Availability for NYC public school engagements January - June 2027

Pay rate: Rehearsals - $30/hr, Performances - $75 per 45 min workshop.

Please submit a headshot and performance/teaching resume OR short video that explains your relevant artist experience and interest in the position. Please send materials via email with the subject line “WOODY GUTHRIE AUDITION:Your Name” to Director of Education, Madeline Calandrillo, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until February 9th! Auditions will be held on February 18th & 19th.

DURATION

May 18, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027

SALARY

$30.00 – $75.00 per hour

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