Leadership Council

Lifting Up the Next Generation

Leadership Council (Grades 8-12)  provide student mentors a chance to make tangible contributions to the organization including but not limited to: season selection, program development, outreach and social media.

leadership council about the program

About The Program

Mission Statement

The Open Arts Alliance Leadership Council is composed of students in grades 8-12 who have shown a prior commitment to OAA. Leaders are developed through the council with the aim of mentoring new and younger students in the organization, aiding in organizing tasks, program development, parent and student outreach, and social media. Students also serve with the mission of supporting the community in the name of Open Arts Alliance to the end of learning to form a connection between a non-profit organization and the community it serves.

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Expectations of a Leadership Council Member

  • Students approach issues from a place of awareness and productivity and convey questions and thoughts with a tone of professionalism.
  • Students come to LC meetings prepared to discuss the events on the agenda and follow up with action items in a timely fashion.
  • Attendance is mandatory at all meetings – only one excused absence is allowed.
  • Students are expected to be role models for new and younger OAA members as well as to remember that other students are watching them and looking to them for leadership.
  • Students are expected to remember that the Leadership Council is a safe space. Feedback that is kind and constructive is welcome, however, our differences reflect the fact that our ages, genders, backgrounds, etc. are different, and that needs to be respected.

JOIN THE COUNCIL

Applications Deadline @ 8pm

Monday, 15th September 2025

Leadership Council Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the OAA Leadership Council (Grades 8-12).

Leadership Council is open for our students to participate in a mentorship program. The purpose of this program is to offer hands-on volunteerism training.

To be considered for this opportunity, students are required to complete the form below. Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.

  • Applicant must have appeared in two productions within the past two years.
  • Membership lasts for 1 season (October 2025- March 2026)
  • Members will attend six meetings annually with only one excused absence.
  • Members are expected to participate in all of the designated projects
  • Members are expected to behave as role models
  • Members must participate in one of the three seasons in the 2025-2026 year.


LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETS ON THESE DATES FROM 6:30-7:30pm:

October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 1, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026


PROJECTS FOR 2025-2026

These prescheduled projects are mandatory, and members will be required to participate, at some level, in each of the designated projects for the upcoming season.

  • The production of Cinderella (November 5-8) either backstage or as part of the front of house crew. Rehearsals are November 5 & 6, performances are November 7 & 8. Students will not be required to attend all four days.
  • Greenwich High School weekend food pantry and personal hygiene supplies drive (November 7 & 8).
  • Junior Ensemble Tour (JET). Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory.
    Rehearsals: April 22 & 23 from 6:30- 8:00pm AND April 24 6:00-8:00pm
    Performances: April 25 from 10am-2pm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We look forward to a great 2025-206 Leadership Council!