Email Notice!

Many Adjunct Faculty / Staff have lost access to their RIC emails over the summer. 

If you've been trying to reach someone and have not gotten a response, please reach out to Gel (acardente1@ric.edu) so she can connect you!

Thank you!

Summer Shoutouts

 Hi Folks, 

Rey reached out to our RIC theatre instagram account to let us know about their exhibit that they made and is posted in Adams Library (which you should definitely check out!!). Also stay tuned for a shout out featuring Rey on our account!

If you're doing anything fun/cool/industry related this summer, take some pictures and send it over to our RIC Theatre account, with a little blurb describing your connection to RIC theatre and a little information about the project/classes/work so that we can get a shout out put up for you too! 

It's important to show that RIC students regularly work in theatre/performance related jobs before they graduate!

Theatre & Dance Student Ambassador Program

I’m excited to introduce a new Theatre & Dance Student Ambassador Program designed to strengthen our department’s presence and connections in the community. 

The program has two parts: 

Sponsorship – Student ambassadors will build relationships with local businesses, helping to secure sponsorships that support our performances. This offers valuable experience in outreach, communication, and professional engagement. 

• Interested students should be available to begin in late June or early July for in-person onboarding and summer work in July, particularly related to sponsorship and community outreach initiatives. 

Recruitment – Ambassadors will participate in outreach to local studios and high schools by visiting classes, sharing their experiences at RIC, and encouraging prospective students to consider our program. 

• Interested students would begin in September 

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:  

• A major in Theatre, Dance, or both. Any concentration (performance, musical theatre, tech)  in Theatre is welcomed.  
• Work-study eligibility through Financial Aid for the fall semester is preferred; however, we will still consider strong candidates who do not have work-study status.  

Who is a good fit?:  

• The student should ideally not already hold a highly time-intensive executive council position within theatre or dance, as we want to broaden involvement opportunities while also being mindful not to overwhelm students. 
• Residency in Rhode Island or Southern Massachusetts, as the position benefits from familiarity with the local community and surrounding arts landscape. 
• A self-motivated individual who believes in the Theatre & Dance Department is willing to learn what they do not understand and is interested in becoming more actively involved in the department's growth and outreach. 

Must Haves:  

• Must have a vehicle and a valid license with car insurance.   
• Availability and willingness to work independently approximately 4–5 hours per week during the summer or during the academic year.

If you are not sure if you have work-study or if you are eligible, I can help you navigate. 

If you are interested in serving as a student ambassador, please contact Jessica, jpearson@ric.edu, immediately. 

Thank you,

~ Jessica

Our 2026-2027 Season!