Seeking Theater Artist-Educators for Theatrical Shabbat Experiences for Kids and Families
First Foundations in collaboration with The K’ilu Company
Searching for Adventurers! Toronto Ark Adventures Ensemble 2026/2027
We’re going on an Ark Adventure, come on and climb aboard! First Foundations in collaboration with The K’ilu Company brings Ark Adventures to Toronto. Together, we seek theater artist-educators for our 2026-2027 Ark Adventures ensemble. Ark Adventures is an immersive theatrical Shabbat program designed for 0–4-year-olds and their grownups that will be presented at Congregation Darchei Noam and satellite locations around the greater Toronto area.
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, familiarity with Jewish traditions and a passion for bringing Jewish stories to life are especially welcome.
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 Ark Adventures here:
Ark Adventures — The K'ilu Company
Additional Information:
● Ark Adventures Artist Ensemble rate - $300 CAD performance event date ● Ark Adventures Artist Musician rate - $250 CAD performance event date and $30/hr CAD for rehearsals.
● All rehearsals and most performances will take place at Congregation Darchei Noam with additional shows scheduled around Toronto.
Ark Adventure Program Schedule:
● Saturday, February 20, 2027 (morning)
● Saturday, April 3, 2027 (morning)
● Saturday, May 8, 2027 (morning)
● Friday, May 14, 2027 (evening)
● Saturday, June 12, 2027 (morning)
*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 2026/2027 Training Schedule:
● December 2026 Virtual Interviews
● January 9th, 2027 Callbacks 1:00PM-3:00PM at Congregation Darchei Noam ● January/February Rehearsal Schedule TBD with cast
Interested theater artist-educators should submit:
● A headshot and performance resume (optional: include teaching resume)
● Video material to prepare:
Perform a short (45-60 seconds) poem or story.
Perform 16 bars of a musical theater song or folk song with self-accompaniment or a capella
● 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? o What is your experience and/or interest in early childhood Jewish education?
● General availability for the 2026-2027 Ark Adventure season based on rehearsal and performance dates above.
Participation is invitation only. Invited applicants will be offered a preliminary virtual interview slot scheduled based on availability.
Please submit all materials to jzelvin@kilucompany.com by 5:00 PM on December 1st, 2026.
Contact Jordan Zelvin, K’ilu Company Associate Director of Artistic and Educational Programming, at jzelvin@kilucompany.com with any questions.