Galápagos Residency
March 22 - April 2, 2024
The Galápagos Residency is a 12-day teaching and cultural immersion adventure, culminating in a community-wide showcase.
Prepare for an extraordinary residency in the Galápagos Islands as we head to the pristine and least inhabited island of Floreana within Ecuador's renowned Galápagos archipelago.
While these islands are celebrated for their wildlife, the human communities face many challenges, especially in providing an arts education. In partnership with the local government, our one-week intensive residency will help to fill that void. Join our team of dedicated theatre artists to inspire local students through intense theatre training. This residency culminates in a celebratory performance, showcasing the students' work for their family and community. Be part of a unique transformation, leaving a lasting impact on the island community. Don't miss the chance to make a difference in this breathtaking and remote part of the world. Join us in the Galápagos Islands for this unique Teaching Artist Residency.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEACHING ARTIST RESIDENT?
This residency will send a team of teaching artists to reside in the least inhabited island of Ecuador's Galápagos archipelago, Floreana. There they will teach English and theatre with our partner school. Although these islands are heavily frequented by tourists and many dollars pour in to their preservation, very few funds are actually directed towards the islands' human inhabitants. Because of this, the infrastructure is weaker than you might expect and local schools offer very little in terms of an arts education. In fact, we have yet to come across a theatre group of any sort based in the Galápagos. With this residency, we will help fill that educational gap by providing a one week theatre intensive, voluntarily taught by qualified and highly creative theatre artists.
HOW DOES THIS RESIDENCY WORK?
PRE-DEPARTURE
After a successful interview and acceptance into the program, you will attend an orientation meeting to help you best prepare for this experience. That orientation will be followed by two teaching preparation workshops online. These workshops will be facilitated by our Director of Creative Learning. During these teaching preparation workshops, you will get to know your fellow teaching artists, learn new methods, review old techniques, and develop a lesson plan that best utilizes your skills and the skills of your fellow teaching artists.
ON THE GROUND
Upon arriving in the Galápagos, you will be greeted by your Residency Director & Road Manager/Language Interpreter. There you will have the opportunity to explore the island of Santa Cruz before departing for your residency destination on the island of Floreana. After settling in to your home away from home, your Road Manager will help you get your bearings and introduce you to the school administrators where you will be working. Then you will jump right in, beginning to teach a 5 day intensive. You will work with each of your students to develop final performance pieces to be presented at a farewell performance/party for their families. After completing your residency, you will travel to the island of San Cristobal for a bit of well deserved rest and relaxation... and then head home!
POST-TRIP
After returning home, you and your fellow Teaching Artists will be invited to be our special guests at Travelogue — where you will have an opportunity to share a special story from your experience on the enchanted islands!
Projected Itinerary
October - January: Rolling Interviews
January/February: Teaching Artist Residents selected
February/March: Online Orientation & Teaching Workshops
March 22: Travel to the Galápagos Islands
March 23: Explore the island of Santa Cruz
March 24: Travel to the island of Floreana, meet school administrators and tour the facilities
March 25 - 29: Teaching on Floreana
March 30: Travel to the island of San Cristobal
March 31 - April 1: Decompress and relax on this laid back island (enjoy tours of both land & sea)
April 2: Travel home
June: Guest of honor at a special Travelogue (to share a story from your trip!)
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?
March 22 - April 2, 2024
COST OF PARTICIPATION
Artist Fee: $4400 USD**
>> THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES:
International Roundtrip Flight from NYC (and most US-based international hubs — email for details)
Lodging for all 11 nights in Ecuador.
A daily food per diem (to cover all meals)
All ground transportation — including airport pickup, taxis, and boat travel in the Galápagos Islands.
All scheduled activities — including a land tour and sea safari in San Cristobal!
Master level teaching workshops with our Director of Creative Learning
Traveler’s insurance
Built-in community donation (deepening our impact)
Carbon offsetting (earth-friendly travel)
Invitation to appear as a Special Guest at DAT’s Travelogue
Lifetime membership to DATx and the Alumni Network
And more!
NOTE: Due to the nature of this project, there are no refunds.
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All returning alumni will automatically receive a $400 USD grant.
In addition, we are currently able to offer one select Alum a $500 USD grant.
The Alumni Grant and the Alumni Select Grant can be used together. These grants are strictly for DAT’s alumni artists and must be applied towards the cost of participation on Teaching Artist Residency: Galapagos.
To apply, email casting@dramaticadventure.com and state your case why you deserve the grant. In 250-500 words, discuss the value of your previous Dramatic Adventure and what you hope to bring to this Teaching Artist Residency experience. Additional review weight will be given to applications that speak to the impact of the work in the local communities served.
The final deadline for grant applications is February 1, 2024. However we encourage you to apply early.
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These grants are strictly for citizens of Ecuador who are also based in Ecuador. The grant must be applied towards the cost of participation on Teaching Artist Residency: Galapagos.
Email casting@dramaticadventure.com for more details.
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We are more than happy to work with you and your home institution to set up an independent study, practicum, or internship for this experience.
For more details, email casting@dramaticadventure.com.
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Let DAT provide you and your students with an engaging and enriching experience abroad. We’re happy to customize a study abroad experience to meet the needs of your institution. For more details, email info@dramaticadventure.com.
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YES! We have developed a kid’s “day” camp that runs parallel to the Teaching Artist Residency experience — this will give you the freedom to participate in all of the adventures, activities, teaching, and Prep required while also allowing you to share special moments with your child.
This was created in an effort to make travel more inclusive. There are additional costs involved.
For those details and more, email casting@dramaticadventure.com.
Ready for a dramatic adventure?
We are assembling a select team of up to 6 teaching artists for this residency.
Preference will be given to those with experience teaching theatre. Experience teaching ESL is a plus.
Preference will be given to those with experience teaching/working in a culture other than their own.
Must be ready and able to commit to the rigors of adventurous travel for the full duration of this program. Experience abroad is a plus.
Must have a desire to improve one's foreign language abilities. Language skills are a plus, but not required.
Those who have worked with DAT in the past will have a leg up on the competition, however we are always looking to expand our network of traveling artists.
Schedule your interview today!
Email casting@dramaticadventure.com with your resume and signup for an interview to take the first steps on this incredible journey.