First Christian Church of Blue Springs, 701 NW 15 St, Blue Springs
The Penguin Project is a musical theatre production that casts youth aged 10-21 with disabilities in all roles. Each Youth Artist will be partnered with on-stage Peer Mentors of a similar age and interests.
BSCT is one of over 50 nationwide chapters engaging in this project, created by Dr. Andrew Morgan, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Pediatrics and the former Head of the Division of Child Development at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. The Penguin Project with BSCT is run with the expertise of local artists, special education professionals, and support from the Penguin Project Foundation.
Who Can Participate?
Artists: The Penguin Project is open to any individual age 10-21 with a disability. This includes kids with cognitive, learning, motor, hearing, and visual impairments, genetic disorders, and neurological disorders.
Mentors: The Penguin Project utilizes a “peer mentor” system, linking each young artist with an age-level peer who does not have a disability. The peer mentors work side by side with their partners, assisting them throughout the entire rehearsal process and on stage.
When and Where Will it Take Place?
Rehearsals will begin in November and range from 2 to 4 rehearsals per week. A complete rehearsal schedule will be available at the informational meetings, which will be scheduled in early November. Details are coming soon!
Performances will take place at Blue Springs South High School Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center from March 21 to 25, 2025.
How Much Does it Cost?
The Penguin Project is a NO-COST opportunity for families to experience the joy of theatre!
Production Assistant
We seek an organized Production Assistant to join our non-profit theatre program for young artists with disabilities. The Production Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Production Coordinator, Mentor Coordinator, and Artistic Team in various tasks, including filling in as Production Coordinator or Mentor Coordinator in their absence. You should be able to communicate effectively and with sensitivity to participants and their families and help ensure that all participants have the support they need to succeed.
You will help facilitate a positive, inclusive environment where every participant feels valued and supported, contributing to the overall success of the production and the growth of each artist.
If you are enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young artists with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Choreographer
We seek a talented and compassionate choreographer to join our non-profit theatre program for children with disabilities and to collaborate with the production team to develop inclusive and accessible choreography, adapting dance sequences to suit the mobility, coordination, and comfort levels of each performer, incorporate the use of assistive devices into the choreography to ensure safe movements for those who use them; communicate movement instructions in a supportive and clear manner to help performers feel comfortable with the choreography and build confidence in their dancing skills; collaborate with the artistic team to enhance the overall vision of the production, while uplifting the talents of all involved.
Additional Information
These positions are for the 2024-2025 Penguin Production cycle. The information meetings and rehearsals will begin in November 2024.
Blue Springs City Theatre
PO Box 1358, Blue Springs, Missouri 64013, United States
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