DPAC Seeks Performing Arts Ambassadors For 2019/2020 Season
Durham, NC – DPAC is announcing the return of its Performing Arts Ambassadors, a program for high school students passionate about live entertainment and the performing arts. DPAC is currently seeking 20 high school students from across the Triangle for this unique opportunity.
The Performing Arts Ambassadors program will expose students to the diversity offered by DPAC and allow them to acquire a behind-the-scenes look at the events presented by one of the top five theaters in America. These up-close experiences not only help students realize the importance of the arts, but also provide first-hand proficiencies that may help them one-day choose a career path in performing arts management. DPAC understands that young people are the future and play a key role in keeping the arts thriving in our community.
For more information and to apply:
- E-mail Megan Rindoks, Community Outreach Manager with questions at mrindoks@DPACnc.com
Applications must be completed by September 23, 2019
“We’re very excited to be continuing this important program for area youth,” said Megan Rindoks, Community Engagement Manager at DPAC. “There are many career opportunities in the performing arts industry – what you see on stage has an infinite amount of work taking place behind the grand curtain. Exposing students early to a career in a field that they’re passionate about can help craft future goals and begin a lifetime of supporting the arts.”
As the face of DPAC, participants of this program will volunteer in a variety of roles, shadow key staff members, attend DPAC events and report about their experiences via a blog and DPAC’s official social media channels.
Program Requirements:
- Must be a high school student in the Triangle as of August 2019
- Must have and maintain a B average or higher
- Must have access to a computer and at least one social media account (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.)
- Must be willing and able to write and/or film occasional reviews
- Must complete 10 volunteer hours throughout the school year
- Must respond to any program-related emails within a designated time frame (usually 24 hours)
- Must be able to attend occasional meetings (dates TBA) and evening performances at DPAC
Performing Arts Ambassadors may also have opportunities to participate in masterclasses and workshops with industry professionals from national tours or get the chance to go behind the scenes at a performance. Each of these unique experiences will help them learn about the importance of supporting the arts and prepare them for a future role in performing arts management.
About DPAC
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sightlines, and state-of-the-art sound and video. Ranked annually among the top-ten theaters in America by three leading national magazines that cover live entertainment events and venues, DPAC attracts over 500,000 guests per year to its 200+ events.
With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” hosting more than 200 performances a year, including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), since 2011 DPAC has been listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal.
For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com.