Student Leadership at PPAC

Overview

Launched in 2024, this education, outreach & engagement program is a vital leadership opportunity for high school students. Each month, Teen Ambassadors will be exposed to a different career track in the arts management industry and get firsthand knowledge from industry professionals.

A Teen Ambassador is a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student who wants to explore various non-performance careers in theatre. Applicants must be a student in Rhode Island or students who live within a 20-mile radius of the Performing Arts Center in Massachusetts. Teen Ambassadors must be enrolled in high school for the entire school year, maintain at least a B (3.0) average unweighted, and have a strong recommendation.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025-2026 Teen Ambassador Program are open! All applications are due to gmadeya@ppacri.org by Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 @ 3 PM. Please see below all components of the application.

Application

Recommendation Form

Media Release

Goals

As Teen Ambassadors, students will:

• Develop their leadership, writing, marketing, and communication skills.
• Learn about the non-profit business model in a hands-on learning environment.
• Build self-confidence and create a network of peers throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• Complete 10 hours of community service at our arts center.
• See a variety of performances.

Duties of Team Ambassadors

Teen Ambassadors are expected to:

• Attend monthly meetings at PPAC between November 2025 to May 2026.
• Attend specified shows and post to their social media.
• Volunteer at education events throughout the Providence Performing Arts Center’s 2025-2026 season.
• Be proactive while responding to emails and bring questions to ask theatre professionals.

For more information, please refer to the Teen Ambassador Handbook, which outlines the program in detail.

Handbook & Participation Guide

 

For questions or comments, please reach out to:

Grace Madeya
Outreach and Engagement Associate
gmadeya@ppacri.org