Some of our students serve as Mentors in the Wednesday Troupe. They rock as role models for the Troupe Members during warm up activities, rehearsals, or while on stage together! The Mentors are learning leadership skills while participating in a comprehensive study of reflective thinking, goal-setting, and curriculum planning.
The foundation to our work with Mentors is grounded in a belief that we are all learners and that learning is a process that is ever-growing and ever-changing. We ask questions that are open ended to inspire reflective thinking and to grow self-awareness. We model for each other setting personal goals and then changing personal goals when the time seems right.
The Mentors for this year include: Jenny Rainville, Brian White, Jess Bills, Josh Blaushild, Noah Raymond, Nick Panella, and Alauna Boyer. We support the Mentors to feel empowered in their abilities to learn and grow as individuals and actors while mastering leadership skills. The Mentors welcome opportunities to be positive role models as well as skilled "acting buddies." And they are!
Brian and Leif raising arm together back stage before a show.
A theater environment is beautifully vibrant and fertile with many opportunities to practice leadership skills. Mentors learn to speak out and express their ideas, take part in a shared project, solve problems creatively, lead theater exercises, and interact with others in positive and caring ways.
The Mentors have noted that some highlights for them in their mentoring are seeing Troupe Members laugh, gaining experience leading activities and then “getting the hang of it,” feeling a sense of personal growth, seeing people’s faces as they become engaged in activities, and having the experience of doing a good job.
Mentors Jenny and Melody laughing on stage during a performance.
Mentorship Interview with Alauna
Laura Lawson Tucker interviewed Alauna Boyer about her experience being a Theatre Adventure Mentor. Click the image below to watch.
Find out more about our Mentor Program