Discussion Facilitator Site- Playwrights Realm , NY

Discussion Facilitator for Site‑Specific Experience

The Playwrights Realm, an Obie Award‑winning non‑profit committed to early career playwrights, new works and boundary‑pushing projects, seeks an individual with experience facilitating group discussions relating to progressive social and/or political movements to be part of Daria Miyeko Marinelli’s This is Not NOT a Drill. This is a site‑specific project that lives at the intersection of art and activism, and no acting experience is required.

This is Not NOT a Drill is a unique, site‑specific event combining elements of a self‑guided audio tour through Lower Manhattan with facilitated collaborative activities, helping participants explore the city’s history of injustice and rebellion, and discover what adventure exists in taking a stand. Elements of the experience take place both on the city streets around City Hall Park, as well as in a nearby loft space.

The function of the Discussion Facilitator is to guide and foster audience conversations, as groups or individually, about their personal relationship to activism. The facilitator will help participants unpack experiences, understand perceived blocks to the idea or practice of activism, and encourage them to open up and explore possibilities for next steps with each other.

Strong candidates will possess the ability to support audiences through measured, thoughtful conversation and open‑ended, non‑judgemental questions; hold space for discouragement, discomfort, and disagreement; and transform self‑reflection and/or excuses into action. Openness to collaboration and feedback, and a willingness to try new approaches, is essential for this position.

Additionally, during the rehearsal period, all staff will support the writer and director in creating the best interactive framework with which to engage audiences, including working together to role‑play as participants during that exploration. All roles will also develop a familiarity with the entire experience in order to be a flexible resource if the live nature of the ongoing experience requires changes, temporarily or long term.

• Prior experience facilitating group conversations, particularly around activism and engagement, including racially mixed groups of people processing systemic discrimination.
• Ability to manage several small breakout groups at once.
• No theatre experience required, though may be helpful. Confidence with public speaking is essential.
• Support other aspects of the experience when needed.
• Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds (including but not limited to those of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ability) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Accommodations are available upon request throughout the process.

• Rehearsal/Prep:
  August 11 - September 2, Tuesday - Saturday. Hours will generally be between 10am - 6pm, though may begin and end later on some days.
• Public
  
  Experience:
  
  September 3 - October 4. Tue‑Fri 4 - 9:30pm, Sat/ Sun 2 - 7:30pm (with possible extension week of October 6-11).

$25 per hour

Please send your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with a brief note about your interest in the body of your email.

We are unable to respond to every application individually. We will reach out on a rolling basis to candidates who appear to be a strong fit. Position open until filled.

Aug 11, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

$25.00 – $25.00 per hour

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