About the Nancy Curvin Playground Players
The Nancy Curvin Playground Players are jointly sponsored by GTG and Geneva Recreation Department. The players were founded in 1998, by the family and friends of Nancy Curvin, a past president of the Geneva Theatre Guild and an enthusiastic worker on Guild productions.
Each summer, two directors are hired to co-direct a small company of high school actors in a play to be performed for children and senior citizens. During mid July and early August, the Players present between ten and fifteen performances at area playgrounds, parks, daycare centers, and senior citizen centers. All performances are free and open to the public.
The goals of this program are:
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To provide area children between five and ten years of age with easy access to theatre that is age-appropriate, entertaining, and artistically challenging;
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To bring live theatre to senior citizens who may be unable to attend the theatre; and
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To provide young adults (between 13 and 21 years of age) with an opportunity to extend their acting, directing, organizational and leadership skills.
Contributions to this program may be sent to:
Nancy Curvin Playground Players
Geneva Theatre Guild
P.O. Box 424
Geneva, NY 14456-0424
Summer 2025
Are you a college student passionate about directing theatre?
The Nancy Curvin Playground Players are seeking
a DIRECTOR and an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
for the Summer 2025 Season!
Description
Each summer, a college-age director and assistant director lead a small company of high school actors in a 30-minute, one-act play performed for children and senior citizens. The Players will present 10 to 15 performances at local playgrounds, parks, daycare centers, and senior citizen centers in late July and early August. These are both PAID opportunities for young, aspiring directors!
Requirements
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Must be 17–21 years old
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Driver's License is Required
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Must have a strong passion in for working with youth and theatre
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Must meet with a Geneva Theatre Guild Youth Theatre Liaison and the Geneva Recreation Department for training
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Attendance at the Geneva Fireman’s Parade required
Timeline
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Play Selection: By May 15
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Host Auditions: Early June
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Start Rehearsals: Early to mid-June
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Performances: July/Early August
Questions regarding these positions can be sent to youthcurvingtg@gmail.com.