CO/LAB Theater Group: Spring 2025 Supporting Artist Application Form
Thank you for your interest in being a Supporting Artist for CO/LAB Theater Group! If you have any questions regarding the application or program, please send them to sa@colabtheatergroup.com.
Contact Information
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City
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Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
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CO/LAB's Supporting Artist Program is for individuals who are at least 18 years old.
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Yes, I am at least 18.
No, I am not yet 18.
Have you previously been a supporting artist at CO/LAB?
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Yes
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Application Questions
These questions will help us learn more about your relevant interests and experiences.
We look for the following qualities in Supporting Artists. Please select THREE that you feel are your strongest attributes.
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Arts/Theater Fan (or supporter)
Collaborative
Confident
Communicates with a genuine and positive tone
Enthusiastic
Experienced in Theater/Arts (performer, director, designer, etc.)
Organized
Personal/Lived experience with disability (you and/or a friend or family member has a disability)
Professional/volunteer experience working with disability community (teacher, counselor, etc.)
Punctual & Reliable
We often ask Supporting Artists to do the following things in class. Check which tasks you would feel comfortable completing. **Note that not selecting an option DOES NOT prohibit you from getting a spot as a Supporting Artist. We are looking for an overall well-rounded team and understand that different people will have different strengths.**
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Accompanies actors who may have to step outside the class to go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, or take a break from class.
Effectively take direction in order to set up or break down a classroom, organize and manage supplies
Lead a small group in devising content, without the assistance of a Teaching Artist.
Helps facilitate peer to peer interactions for actors.
Model a game or activity and/or be a role model in participation.
Record content from class in the form of a script, take notes on formations and choreography.
Provide one-on-one support to an actor for the entire length of a class (around 90 minutes).
We want to know a little bit about your availability! Of course, schedules change, but please let us know about your current general availability. Note that Supporting Artist slots are scheduled on a rolling basis and with the SA's confirmation. I am generally available at the following times:
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Monday Daytime
Monday Evening
Tuesday Daytime
Tuesday Evening
Wednesday Daytime
Wednesday Evening
Thursday Daytime
Thursday Evening
Friday Daytime
Friday Evening
Saturday Daytime
Saturday Evening
Sunday Daytime
Sunday Evening
My schedule is not predictable
Choose the top two statements that are most true about your communication style while working/volunteering:
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I answer emails within 24-48 hours of receipt.
I answer texts quickly if I am available and they seem urgent.
I am not great with email - texting is better!
I am not great with texting - email is better!
I communicate about my schedule ahead of time.
I often communicate about scheduling at the last minute.
I prepare questions and thoughts for conversations and meetings.
Other
In a brief statement (about 150 words), tell us what interests you about being an SA at CO/LAB. You can write about your connection to theater, performance, disability, or other art or community connection.
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We want to know more about you! Please upload a resume and/or bio. Note that we are looking for a wide range of Supporting Artist Backgrounds. Your submission can be a professional resume in whatever field you work in, a short bio about how you spend your days, or anything else that will help us get to know more about you. If you prefer not to upload, you may enter a short bio in the next question.
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Personal Bio:
Please submit a bio if you are not also submitting a resume. You're welcome to submit both if you'd like.
How did you hear about CO/LAB?
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If you have heard about us from a current Supporting Artist/Teaching Artist, please list their name here!
Most SAs who are new to CO/LAB begin as a Rotating Supporting Artist (RSA). RSAs participate in a minimum of four shifts based on your personal availability. The RSA role is a great fit to learn more about CO/LAB's approach to making theater and grow more comfortable working with our actors.Consistent Supporting Artists (CSAs) attend the same weekly class for the duration of the semester. If you would be interested in serving as a CSA during your first semester, you can mark so here. Jumping into the CSA role is a good fit for someone who has previous experience working in theater or disability spaces. A member of the CO/LAB staff will reach out if you're interested in this role!
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I'd like to be an RSA -- thanks!
I'd be interested in talking with someone about the CSA role!
All new SAs are required to participate in an orientation. Please select the date(s) that work for you, and a member of our team will confirm your attendance. Thanks!
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February 1 from 2:30-5pm in Midtown Manhattan
February 3 from 5-8:30pm in Midtown Manhattan
Neither of these options work for me.
I understand that if a position if offered, I will be required to complete a New York State background check, a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, and a mandatory orientation prior to starting work.
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Yes, I understand and agree.
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