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EDUCATION @ THE THEATER OFFENSIVE
We have expanded our web page to include all of our youth programs and True
Colors! For more information on our programs check us out or email us at
truecolors@thetheateroffensive.org.
TRUE COLORS: OUT YOUTH THEATER
CAMPOUT
ALUMNI
INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEER
DONATE
CONTACT US
TRUE COLORS: OUT YOUTH THEATER
True Colors is a theater troupe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their allies (LGBTQA), ages 14 to 22.
Click here for GENERAL INFORMATION about True Colors
Click here for more information on True Colors AUDITIONS
Click here for more information on True Colors TOURING/BOOKING
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General Information on True Colors
Founded in 1994, True Colors: OUT Youth Theater, a community program of The Theater Offensive, is a theater troupe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their allies (LGBTQA), ages 14 to 22, dedicated to presenting an honest portrayal of the lives of LGBTQA youth. Twice a year, during the fall and spring school terms, True Colors recruits a culturally diverse theater troupe of 10-12 GLBT youth and their allies. A team of artists and teachers guide troupe members in creating a new theater piece based on their lives and experiences. The troupe then tours this original play to schools and community groups throughout Massachusetts.
Troupe members also receive training on how to lead forums, discussions, and creative workshops for their peers. This is a great place for youth with lots, little or no theater experience to create art and make friends while working to build skills as theater artists, activists and community leaders. We have made it our mission to establish a creative outlet where youth develop the skills needed to make their voices heard and become agents of positive social change.
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True Colors Auditions
True Colors: Out Youth Theater is seeking talented, motivated, committed individuals between the ages of 14 and 22 to join us in creating and performing an original performance piece that will tour throughout Massachusetts. True Colors auditions for new troupe members twice a year, in the Winter and early Fall. Troupe members come from a variety of backgrounds, includinig people with interests in acting, singing, dancing, music, writing, GLBTQ activism or technical theater. Touring will take place during daytime and early evening hours and will be scheduled on a month to month basis with no more than five performances per month. Troupe members receive a stipend for rehearsal & performance time.
To audition, performers are not required to present prepared audition pieces, but are encouraged to share with us a 2 - 3 minute performance piece (monologue, spoken word, dance, music piece, or song) so we can get to know your performance style and skills better. You may also bring in other original art creations! Casting will be final within two weeks of the auditions and callbacks. A mandatory week of intensive training will follow in the first few weeks of rehearsal. This week of training, which runs weekdays during early evening hours and possible weekend hours, will serve as an introduction to True Colors, the theater piece development process, and specific theater techniques, and will also produce the basic framework for the final performance piece, which will tour to locations throughout Massachusetts. At the end of the intensive training, the troupe will present a preview performance for friends and family. Contact us for more information on upcoming auditions.
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True Colors Touring/Booking
BRING TRUE COLORS TO YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION! Our troupe creates art that is dynamic and thought provoking. We offer a unique combination of performance, discussion, and workshops designed to suit your organizations needs.
True Colors presents original performance pieces generally running 30-40 minutes in length, with additional workshops and symposium materials available for school assemblies or community organization settings. While specific performance content changes from year to year with the development of new pieces by each troupe, the core concept of presenting issues that are important to queer youth and their allies remains the same. True Colors is a great tool for opening a dialogue within your school or community on issues such as sexual orientation, gender identity and gender roles, not to mention larger concepts such as community, tolerance, and acceptance of differences.
Performances and productions are done in a minimalist style, using minimal costumes, props, and set pieces and focusing more on storytelling. This style of theater presentation reinforces to audiences their own ability to create theater with limited resources.
There is a sliding scale fee starting at $500. Fees are negotiable and payment options are available. Contact us for more information on booking/touring.
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CAMPOUT
CampOUT is a FREE one-week, full-day intensive performing arts camp for LGBTQA youth ages 14 to 22. During the course of the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of theater workshops. Learn acting for beginners, advanced acting, playwriting, mask-making, movement for theater, and more! Enrollment is limited. Contact us for more information on enrollment.
Click here to download more information and an application.
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ALUMNI
Alumni of our educational programs organize gatherings throughout the year. These gatherings are a great way to stay in touch with old friends or make new connections! Contact us for more information on upcoming gatherings.
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EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS
We are seeking candidates who are interested in contributing to the development of programming by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and allies (GLBTQA) in the Boston area. Education internships are tailored to the requirements of the academic programs, professional development, or personal goals of each intern.
Responsibilities may include:
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Working with educational materials about GLBTQA youth issues geared toward secondary school students and specific community organizations.
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Supporting all artistic aspects of creating a performance, including working as assistant director, writer, acting coach, or understudy ready to perform in case youth troupe members are unable to attend scheduled gigs.
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Leading workshops offered to youth performers and audiences at productions.
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Providing administrative support including but not limited to: touring, marketing/publicity, documentation, office administration and assistance with recruitment events, auditions, rehearsals and performances as needed.
Additionally, internship candidates should feel comfortable working with people 14-22 years old and should be adept at facilitating a comfortable, structured and fun work environment. Internship candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, a great sense of humor, and a solid work ethic. Candidates must be outgoing, creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and a wide range of computer skills. Knowledge of computer graphics, writing and editing is a plus. Interns may assist with research, marketing, public relations, and data entry, and tour management. Four-month minimum commitment is required, with 10-20 hours per week. Early evening hours may also be required. This internship may be done for academic credit, career exploration or community-service learning. Undergrads, graduates and working professionals are all welcome to apply.
Click here for more information on how to apply for an internship.
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VOLUNTEER
We are looking for amazing community members who are interested in donating their time and energy to help our Education programs throughout the year!! Distribute flyers, take photos and videos, help backstage, or pitch in at the office during the day in the Education department. Year-round, day or evening help is regularly needed! You determine your commitment level, and we work with you to find volunteer tasks that put your time to good use.
Contact us for more information on volunteering.
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DONATE
Would you be interested in sponsoring the paycheck for a True Colors troupe member for one year? Are you interested in helping provide lunch to a CampOut participant for one-week? Would you like to make an in-kind donation of services from your business (i.e. printing, advertising, food, space)? We depend on the generosity of community members like you to keep our programs running!
Contact us today to make a donation to our educational programming.
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CONTACT US
We'd love to hear from you! For more information on our ed programs or to get involved, please contact us:
Director of Education
The Theater Offensive
43 Thorndike Street, Box 14
Cambridge, MA 02138
truecolors@thetheateroffensive.org
Phone: 617-621-6090
Fax: 617-621-6060
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