ABOUT THE POSITION

ALT seeks to empower students in grades preK-12 through the art of theatre. We are hiring a pool of professional teaching artists and teaching assistants for both in-school and after school opportunities. With ALT’s sample lessons and program outline as resources, Teaching Artists will develop their own lesson plans and will teach or co-teach up to 20 students at once. Teaching Assistants will assist with classroom management and the implementation of lessons. Teaching Artists and Teaching Assistants will report to the Arts Impact Program Director. 

DETAILS

• If successful, applicants will be added to ALT’s teaching artist/teaching assistant pool. Opportunities based on availability.

• Pay rates:

  • Teaching Artist rate: $40/hr

  • Teaching Assistant rate: $25/hr

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

• Creation of a positive and respectful atmosphere for all students

• Flexibility and willingness to meet students where they are

• Excellent communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING ARTISTS

• Experience working with kids, ideally teaching in a classroom setting

• Experience and/or current practice in theatre/performing arts

• Creation and implementation of lesson plans 

Interested candidates please email resume to: dora.bayliss@americanlegacytheatre.org

MISSION

American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT

Clos(in)g is a new play by Megan Benjamin Bennett, developed through ALT’s Playwrights for Change residency program. Set inside a soon-to-be-shuttered apartment building, the piece explores family, love, and the constant act of code-switching to survive.

As neighbors face the loss of their homes, the story unpacks what it means to belong — and what’s at stake when communities are displaced. At its heart, Clos(in)g is about resilience, relationships, and the fight to hold on when the world tells you to let go.

TIMELINE

Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by September 29th, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well. 

Rehearsals: November 2nd, 2025 - November 7th, 2025; 6:30pm - 10:00pm (2-3 hour rehearsals each day in this timeframe, exact time TBD)

Performances: November 8th and 9th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

To submit a video audition: 

• Prepare no more than 2 of the attached sides provided in the Casting Call.

Send a video submission to colin.waters@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “CLOS(IN)G - (Character(s) Auditioning For) - (Last Name).”

EXPECTATIONS

The Actor will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the musical, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. 

OMPENSATION

This contract provides a one-time stipend of $225. 

Artists are able to earn additional compensation for key audience referrals. 

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

ROLES 

Character List

George- African American, Male, 68

Theresa- African American, Female, 42 (CAST)

Brent- African American, Male, 16

Carter  - Any race, Male, 59

Brandy - Caucasian, Female, 39

Theodore - African American, Male 38

Lucas - Caucasian, Male, 57

Marina - Latina, Female, 45

Isabelle - Latina, Female 17 (CAST)

A Character Breakdown and audition sides can be found HERE. The Roles of Theresa and Isabelle have been CAST.

SUBMISSION

Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by September 29, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well. 

Rehearsals: November 2nd, 2025 - November 7th, 2025; 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Performances: November 8th and 9th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

To submit a video audition: 

• Prepare one of the attached sides provided in the Casting Call.

Send a video submission to colin.waters@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “CLOS(IN)G - (Character(s) Auditioning For) - (Last Name).