THE LIGHT YOUTH 2023 - 2024
The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages (14 - 19). The Light are outstanding youth artists and change-makers of exceptional message, skill and craft who are eager to be immersed in a deep artistic and scholarly mentorship as part of a year-long, paid creation and performance mentorship program. . The Light meet 2 - 3 times per week in the Summer, learning about the intersection of live performance and social change and creating new solo and ensemble work. Then, The Light will tour the city through select festival appearances and as a part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks Program.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE LIGHT?
We are seeking exceptional youth performance artists (actors, singers, poets, dancers, musicians, etc.) ages 14 - 19 who have a passion to inspire social change around a specific topic, such as racism, body positivity, mental health awareness, homelessness and more.
Youth are recruited to submit for a virtual audition
Audition, 4:00pm-7:00pm, location TBD
Rehearsal and Development - to take place from 10:00-2:30 on:
June 20, 22, 27, 29
July 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
August 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16
Location TBD
2023-2024 SCHEDULE
Now - May 10
May 17
June 20 - Aug 16
August 5
August 17-19
Performance at Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza
Performance tour for Chicago Night Out in the Park
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
The Light will perform as a part of Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza on August 5, 2023, and The Light will also tour Hamilton Park (Englewood), Loyola Park (Rogers Park), and Lafollette Park (Austin) as part of Chicago Park District’s “Nights Out in the Parks”. This tour will be supported by Collaboraction’s staff of professional artists. Other performance opportunities this year are TBD. Last Summer The Light also performed at Navy Pier’s Fresh Fest and the Silver Room Block Party!
PAY
Each participant will be paid $18/hour for all rehearsals, performances, and production time. Pay is bi-monthly and processed by Collaboraction’s producers. It will come out to around $1500 for the Summer!
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UPCOMING EVENT
SUMMER IS HERE! In collaboration with our friends at Theatre Y, and produced by The Light, Summer Is Here is a celebration of Chicago Youth. Sign up for the open mic and dance competition below.