DO YOU FEEL YOU’RE NOT BEING HEARD?
WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
JOIN THE 2019 LISTEN UP! YOUTH THEATRE PROJECT!
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Youth Actor and Stage Manager Wanted (2 positions)
Reporting to the Artistic Producer, the troupe will be involved in the research, creation rehearsal and performance of scenes for a play based on youth issues during the winter/spring of 2019. This year’s play will focus on how to overcome negative issues around body image, self-esteem, media and peer pressure and eating disorders.
Specific duties include:
- research of facts and events relating to local
youth issues to be used in the creation of theatrical scenes
- be involved in the improvisation, creation and rehearsal of theatrical scenes
- present scenes as part of public performances
- be prepared to participate in after-show audience talkbacks at all performances
- assist with load in, load out and setup at all performances
- in addition, the Stage Manager will support the rehearsal process and run sound during all performances
Qualifications, skills and interests include:
- interest in local youth issues
- interest in theatre and/or performing arts
- excellent literacy and dramatic skills
- willingness to train
- keen sense of responsibility
- able to work in a team setting
- punctual at all times
- able to be self-directed and motivated
- take instruction and direction well
An honorarium will be provided.
Preferred Age Range: 14-25 years of age Hours: Part-time from approx. Feb. 1 to Apr. 30, 2019
To apply, please send an email outlining why you’d like to be part of this project and why you feel you would be a good fit, as well as a resume.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 25, 2019 Email application to: burning@web.ca