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Teaching Artists / Immersive Actors for Seagrass Realms

Seagrass / Octo Design Group

Post Date: May 28, 2026

Description: Seagrass is seeking teaching artists / immersive actors to join us in creating meaningful theatrical experiences that explore how people relate to each other and respond to challenging circumstances. We're looking for collaborators who understand and are passionate about Drama in Education (D.I.E), Process Drama, Mantle of the Expert, and/or Theater of the Oppressed.

Duties: You will work with diverse audiences to create and facilitate immersive theatrical experiences called REALMS (Real Experiential Adaptive Learning Module) You'll participate in workshops, character development, collaborative creation, and bringing the realms to life.  

Qualifications: Comfort with improvisation and character creation. Ability to work collaboratively and think on your feet. Willingness to do creative development work outside rehearsal. Commitment to the mission of creating transformative experiences. Teaching artists who have specific experience working with autistic students (ages 13 and up) are highly encouraged to apply as we have teamed up with the Hampton House to help their members get ready to tackle the workforce. 

Timeline: Applications accepted immediately. Group improv calls will be scheduled based on submissions June 15. Callbacks to follow on June 17th. 

Hampton House REALMS: (Workforce Readiness)

  • Rehearsals June 22 - 24 (Build) & June. 29 - July 1 (Refine)
  • Run Through with Hampton House June 25
  • 5 Sessions (8 students who are on the spectrum each session) 
    • July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (9:00am - 2:00pm)

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) Thought Leaders Summit REALM:

  • Rehearsals / Workshop beginning August 3rd
  • Run Throughs August 25, 26, 27
  • Travel to Louisville, KY (August 29th) Travel Back to Philadelphia, PA (Sept 1)
  • August 31st - 1 Session (50 - 60 Participants) in Louisville, KY
  • Housing, Travel, & some Meals included 

Company Description: Seagrass creates theatrical experiences designed to help people explore how they relate to each other and respond to circumstances. We value our collaborators as essential creative partners, not disposable resources. This is developmental work where we workshop, create, and grow together as a company.

How To Apply

How to Apply: Submit your information via our Google form at the link provided. Selected candidates will be invited to a group improv call. Callbacks involve character creation and improvisation with company leadership. https://forms.gle/RBZpqKp3tsmZnhmf6

Salary: Contract Based Stipend 

  • Rehearsal and onboarding stipend $250 - $500 - depending on length of onboarding / rehearsals 
  • $150 - $250 per “show” after onboarding - depending on role 

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