The 2021-2022 cohort of Theatre Ambassadors.
Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort are now open!
See below for application details.
Open to teens going into grades 10 – 12 in the fall of 2022
Participants will learn and grow together in a cohort of peers who are committed to theatre as a form of exploration and challenging our preconceived notions. Your cohort will converge monthly to watch, critique, and discuss performances, participate in on-your-feet theatre workshops led by professional artists, and share experiences designed to develop leadership skills.
The complete schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the program
12:00-2:00pm: Pre-show Workshop/Discussion- A closer look at the script or discussion of a specific moment in the upcoming show.
2:00-4:30pm: See a Production! Attend a free performance of a mainstage production from Park Square or SteppingStone Theatre
4:30-5:15pm: Dinner and Conversation with Artistic Staff — Eat in community and discuss the production with a member of the artistic staff (director or PST Artistic Leadership team) to hear about the process from show selection to opening night!
5:15-6:30pm: Theatre workshop with a guest artist focusing on everything from acting and stage combat to directing and technical theatre.
Bring a Friend Day: Invite friends to learn more about the Theatre Ambassador program. You will be the hosts of this event to share your experiences throughout the year with new recruits.
Theatre Expedition Field Trip: Journey out into the Twin Cities’ theatre community to see a production. Ambassadors bring ideas and decide as a cohort which production to see during the year.
Devising Day!: You and your Ambassador cohort will write, direct, and perform a new work in a single day! Guided by a teaching artist, the cohort will collaborate on an original work while trying out production roles to bring the vision to life!
Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort are now open!
In addition to an online application, you are required to submit a letter of support from an adult who knows you and your goals (teacher, director, coach, leader, etc.)
If you are selected for an interview, you will chat by Zoom or phone with Park Square Education staff in a 30 minute interview. It will be our chance to get to know you better and you’ll get to ask questions about the program.
The Theatre Ambassadors program is Pay-As-You’re-Able. The full registration fee ($700) represents the amount that it costs us to bring this program to you and we ask that you pay what your family can afford.
For your family, Pay-As-You’re-Able may mean covering your fees and someone else’s. It could also mean paying half or some of the fee. The program fee includes workshop artist fees, tickets, and food for each participant throughout a school year.
Please direct any questions to Amanda Hestwood, School and Community Program Manager for Park Square Theatre at education@parksquaretheatre.org.
Eligibility: Open to teens entering grades 10 – 12
Fee: Pay-As-You’re-Able upon acceptance
Application Process: Online application, letter of support, and 30-Minute Zoom or phone interview with Education Staff
The Theatre Ambassadors program is Pay-As-You’re-Able. The full registration fee ($700) represents the amount that it costs us to bring this program to you and we ask that you pay what your family can afford.
For your family, Pay-As-You’re-Able may mean covering your fees and someone else’s. It could also mean paying half or some of the fee. The program fee includes workshop artist fees, tickets, and food for each participant throughout a school year.
We are committed to access and inclusion for all people. Our programs stand firmly in opposition to racism and we challenge our young artists, staff, and Board of Directors to foster inclusion and to seek equity for all, including Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQAI+, economically disadvantaged, all religions, veterans, active military, and those with accessibility needs. We work with families to meet students’ needs be it social, academic, developmental, or physical. SteppingStone and Park Square respect students’ gender expression and provides access to gender-neutral facilities.