AATE Mentorship Program

The goal of The American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) Mentorship program is to provide mentors to AATE members. The Mentorship program is an (8) eight-month-long cohort of mentees (emerging careers or career changers) and mentors (those who have been identified as having exceptional experience in the field). The mentor/mentee relationship focuses on five of the six core values for AATE: providing leadership, ensuring professionalism, promoting quality, creating community, and championing diversity.

Mentorship Program Goals

• To provide 1-on-1 support within the AATE Community
• Increase commitment and sense of connection
• Provide support and develop relationships and networks 

Time Commitment

• Mentors and mentees are asked to volunteer 2-4 hours per month to participate in this program

Two Program Options

• Apply to be a part of our Leaders of Color Institute Mentor Program. Where students/early career Global Majority (GM) are matched with GM professionals who are established in the field. (It is not necessary to be an AATE Member.)
  
  
• Apply to be a part of our AATE Member Mentor Program. Where students/early career can be matched with our Member professionals. (Mentors Need to be AATE Members.

Time Commitment

Mentors and mentees are asked to volunteer 2-4 hours per month to participate in this program.  

Become a Mentor or Mentee

Applications to participate as a mentee are due April 10, 2024.

Click here to apply

For more information, please contact Alexis Truitt at [email protected].