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Calling All Theatre Artists!

Southern Shakespeare Company is seeking dynamic Workshop Leaders to work with The Bards, our youth performance ensemble, during regular rehearsals from September 2026 through February 2027.

The Bards meet twice each week to develop their skills as performers, storytellers, collaborators, and theatre-makers.

Throughout the season, students have the opportunity to learn from experienced theatre professionals representing a wide range of artistic disciplines.

We are currently seeking teaching artists with experience in areas such as foley sound effects, juggling and other specialty performance skills, special effects makeup, technical theater, vocal performance and storytelling, and other specialized theatrical disciplines that inspire and challenge young artists!

The Bards will present showcase performances in December and February, and we are looking for artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise while helping cultivate the next generation of theatre artists.

If you have experience working with young performers and would enjoy leading an engaging workshop in your area of expertise, we would love to hear from you.

A stipend of $125 is provided for each workshop presented.

Application deadline: September 17, 2026. 

For additional information, please contact laura@southernshakes.org.

Share your craft and inspire young artists!

Employer Snapshot

Southern Shakespeare Company is a professional nonprofit theatre based in Tallahassee, Florida, dedicated to making Shakespeare bold, engaging, and accessible to all. Through professional productions, statewide education programs, and the annual Free Shakespeare in the Park Festival at Cascades Park, SSC serves thousands of students, families, and community members each year.

With a strong commitment to accessibility, SSC prioritizes reaching Title I schools, underserved communities, seniors, and correctional facilities—ensuring that the transformative power of live theatre is available to all. The organization fosters a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where creativity, curiosity, and community impact are at the heart of everything we do.

To apply:

The Movement and Dance Choreographer supports the artistic and educational mission of the Bards, a program of the Southern Shakespeare Company. Working in a jobshare model, this role brings specialized expertise in Movement and Dance, to twiceweekly ensemble sessions. This position reports to the Director of The Bards and collaborates with the Education Director of the Southern Shakespeare Company.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Instruction and Artistic Support  – Visits the twiceweekly ensemble sessions with our Directors to provide specialized
instruction in Movement and Dance (ensemble and individual dancing, modern and classical, ballroom to jive! )
– Lead warmups, skillbuilding exercises, and smallgroup coaching as assigned.
– Support the Directors in cultivating a positive, inclusive, and growthoriented learning environment.

2. Showcase and Rehearsal Support
– Assist the Directors in preparing students for the culminating showcase.
– Provide coaching on studentselected material within your specialty.
– Offer creative input on staging, transitions, and ensemble moments as requested.
– Attend designated rehearsals leading up to the showcase.

3. Collaboration and Communication
– Communicate with the Directors regarding lesson planning, student progress, and rehearsal needs.
– Coordinate visiting workshop leaders to ensure continuity across sessions.
– Maintain professionalism and alignment with the mission and values of the Southern Shakespeare Company.
– Support a consistent, unified instructional approach across all Teaching Artists.

4. Student Support and Classroom Culture
– Model professionalism, creativity, and ensemble values.
– Provide individualized feedback and encouragement to students.
– Help maintain a safe, respectful, and collaborative classroom environment.
– Assist with attendance, transitions, and general classroom management as needed.

Qualifications and Strengths
– Demonstrated experience in theatre education, youth arts instruction, or professional performance.
– Ability to collaborate within a teamteaching model.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with young performers.
– Commitment to inclusive, studentcentered arts education.
– Reliability and flexibility within a rotating teaching schedule.

Time Commitment and Structure
The Bards meet bi-weekly with two hour sessions led by the Directors. Visiting Theatre Artist would be scheduled in advance according to availability and the agreed amount of time that they are required and have requested for. The Choreographer would be expected to run at least 8 dance rehearsals for which the stipend would be $1000 It is anticipated that the Choreographer may be offered further sessions and would be renumerated on a pro rata basis of $125 per session,

Overall Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Director will help enrich The Bards by bringing diverse artistic expertise and collaborative energy to the program. Through a sharedteaching model, they help students grow as performers, ensemble members, and young artists while supporting the Director’s vision and the Southern Shakespeare Company’s educational mission.

Application deadline: September 17, 2026. 

For additional information, please contact laura@southernshakes.org.

Employer Snapshot

Southern Shakespeare Company is a professional nonprofit theatre based in Tallahassee, Florida, dedicated to making Shakespeare bold, engaging, and accessible to all. Through professional productions, statewide education programs, and the annual Free Shakespeare in the Park Festival at Cascades Park, SSC serves thousands of students, families, and community members each year.

With a strong commitment to accessibility, SSC prioritizes reaching Title I schools, underserved communities, seniors, and correctional facilities—ensuring that the transformative power of live theatre is available to all. The organization fosters a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where creativity, curiosity, and community impact are at the heart of everything we do.

To apply: