Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Youth Theatre Administrator, Creative Arts Team

Serve as the administrator of the Creative Arts Team (CAT) Youth Theatre Program. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of administrative matters for the program; engage in liaison with young people, parents, schools etc. as directed. Coordinate a broad range of day-to-day projects and administrative services. Serve as the marketing, publicity and fundraising arm of the Youth Theatre Program, working in conjunction with the CAT Director of Development.
CAT Youth Theatre is a free, award-winning after school program for NYC middle and high school students to create original theatre. Members meet weekly, from September through May, to explore their ideas and creativity and build their skills through theatre games and exercises, improvisations and scene work, rehearsal, critical reflection and group discussion.Each spring, the CAT Youth Theatre company (young people in high school) presents a full production of an original work in a professional venue, and, twice a year, the Junior Youth Theatre company (young people in middle school) presents original works at the CAT studio.  There is no audition or tuition and members are invited on a first come, first served basis.  The criterion: a commitment to be an active and collaborative participant. CAT Youth Theatre receives generous support from the New York City Council, New York State Council on
the Arts, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

The position is located at the Creative Arts Team offices at 31st Street and 6th Avenue.

Apply online at the Research Foundation of CUNY with a letter, resume, and the names of three references.
Complete information and application available at www.rfcuny.org under bout/Careers/Managerial.

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