Theatre Arts Professional Project Development

THEA 2767
Open to private marketplace Closing on March 4, 2025 / 3 spots left
Riipen Demo University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Timeline
  • March 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 10, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Arts, Entertainment, Media & production, Public relations & communications

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Event planning Creative writing Grant writing Humanities
Skills
online writing brand communication communication design collaborative communications adaptive communication environments theatre production theatrical techniques stage management
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for second-year undergraduate students in a theatre and dramatic arts program, focusing on equipping them with practical skills for a variety of professional roles in the arts industry.


Learners will hone their abilities in professional communication, project evaluation, and action plan preparation, with a particular emphasis on grant writing and artistic project management, event planning (festivals and arts exhibitions). By applying these skills, students can contribute to real-world projects, gaining valuable experience in crafting grant proposals, developing marketing strategies, and conducting project needs assessments.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
30 learners
Project
10 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive grant proposal tailored to specific funding opportunities
  • Artistic marketing plan for a festival or performing arts venue
  • Project needs assessment report for an upcoming production
  • Stakeholder engagement strategy for a new artistic initiative
  • Revised project materials based on stakeholder feedback
Project timeline
  • March 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 10, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a grant proposal for a community theatre production seeking local government funding
  • Create a marketing plan for a small arts festival aiming to increase audience engagement
  • Conduct a needs assessment for a performing arts venue planning to expand its programming
  • Design a stakeholder engagement strategy for a new public art installation
  • Revise and tailor an existing project pitch to align with current funding trends
  • Assist in the development of a social media campaign for an upcoming theatre production
  • Prepare a sponsorship proposal for a local business to support an arts event
  • Evaluate and provide feedback on a draft grant application for an arts organization

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Are you available for a brief phone call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this experience?  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    Have you worked with learners or interns before? If so, what was your experience?  *