Artist-Educators for Theatrical Shabbat Experiences for Kids and Families

We’re going on an Ark Adventure, come on and climb aboard! Temple Isaiah and Temple Shalom of Newton are partnering to bring The K’ilu Company’s Ark Adventures Program to Boston. Together, we seek theater artist-educators for our 2025-2026 Ark Adventures ensemble. Ark Adventures is an immersive theatrical Shabbat program designed for 0–4-year-olds and their grownups that will be presented in 8 pilot performance experiences in Lexington and Newton in the coming year.We are seeking a diverse group of teaching artists for this cast. Artists of all races, ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, and ages (18+) are encouraged to submit. Our team believes in the importance of authentic storytelling. Because the Ark Adventures experience takes place in Jewish communal settings and features cultural content, we strongly encourage Jewish artists to apply.

Preferred Skills:

● Seeking Theater Artist-Educators who enjoy: singing as part of an ensemble; working with early childhood and families; interactive storytelling; and puppetry.

● In addition to searching for general performer Theater Artist-Educators, we are interested in theater-based musicians (specifically guitar and/or piano).

Learn more about Temple Shalom of Newton  and Temple Isaiah.

Ark Adventures and the creator of the program, The K’ilu Company here:

https://www.kilucompany.com

 

rk Adventure Program Schedule:

Fridays at 5:45PM, Saturdays at 10AM 

*Program runs 1 hour with additional set-up/break-down time required.

Friday November 14, 2025- Lexington

Saturday November 15, 2025- Newton

Friday December 5, 2025- Lexington

Saturday December 6, 2025- Newton

Friday January 30, 2026- Newton

Saturday January 31, 2026- Lexington

Friday February 27, 2026- Newton

Saturday February 28, 2026- Lexington

*Preference will be given to artists who are available for all dates, but we encourage you to submit even if you are available for some and not all of the dates above.

Ark Adventures 2025/2026 Launch Training Schedule:

• May 28, 2025, 3-6pm
• May 29, 2025,  9am-7pm
• Summer 2025 Rehearsal Schedule TBD with cast

Interested theater artist-educators should submit:

• A headshot and performance resume (optional: include teaching resume)
• A brief response to the following questions:

• How did you hear about Ark Adventures?
• What is your experience/comfort level with singing and/or playing an instrument?
• What is your experience and/or interest in working collaboratively in an ensemble?
• What is your experience and/or interest in Theatre for the very young?
• What is your experience and/or interest in early childhood Jewish education?

• General availability for the 2025-2026 Ark Adventure season based on rehearsal and performance dates above.Participation is invitation only. Invited Applicants will be offered one of these three dates to Audition: 

Wednesday April 23 at 12:30 pm

Monday April 28 at 6:00 pm

Thursday May 1 at 6:00 pm

Please let us know which of these dates you are available. 

Please submit all materials and questions to both: 

Becca Yudkoff  [email protected] 

Jolie Helmbrecht [email protected]