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Shared Experience is looking for a motivated individual to undertake the post of
Chorus Assistant and Intern within the company. This is an ideal opportunity for
someone looking to gain entry level experience in Arts Administration. The
placement will run from 14th September 2009 until the 30th November 2009 and will
run in 2 parts. The intern part will be for an average of three days per week and
unpaid. The Chorus Assistant part will run alongside this and require attendance on
the dates given below. This position will pay a fee of £800. It is planned that the two
strands of this internship will complement each other and make it financially possible
for the successful applicant to gain broad experience in the theatrical production
industry
The closing date for applications is 14th August 2009.
THE COMPANY
'Shared Experience are in a league
of their own'
Time Out
Shared Experience is committed to creating theatre which
goes beyond our everyday lives. For Shared Experience the
rehearsal process is a genuinely open forum for asking
questions and taking risks that redefine the possibilities of
performance. At the heart of the company's work is the power
and excitement of the performer's physical presence and the
unique collaboration between actor and audience - a shared
experience.
Shared Experience is a truly world-class company. Exciting
and accessible, it has been instrumental in pioneering a
distinctive performance style that unites both physical and text
based theatre, creating evenings of daring experiment which
have captivated audiences worldwide
From acclaimed adaptations to contemporary drama Shared
Experience have given theatre a new dimension, giving form
to the hidden world of emotion and imagination.
In 2005 Shared Experience celebrated its 30th birthday, having
been established by leading director Mike Alfreds in 1975. In
1987 Nancy Meckler became the company’s Artistic Director,
with Polly Teale becoming joint Artistic Director in 2000.
Artistic Directors
Nancy Meckler, Polly Teale
Administrative Producer
Jon Harris
Associate Director
Kate Saxon
Assistant Producer
Hanna Osmolska
Production Manager
Alison Ritchie
Marketing
Mark Slaughter
Finance Officer
Helen Hillman
Company Profile
The People
Shared Experience has a small permanent team, with Joint Artistic Directors and an
Administrative Producer, supported by creative, administrative and financial staff. There
is a strong group of associates involved in productions and education work.
The Venues
Shared Experience does not have its own performance space. The company tours to
many venues and often co-produces with theatres around the United Kingdom.
Funding / Income
Shared Experience is funded as a mid-scale touring company by Arts Council, England.
The company also receives funding from the Westminster Council to support its work in
education and youth theatre within Westminster. This funding is awarded annually.
Additional income comes from productions, sponsorship, and education activities.
Education
Shared Experience's Education Department offers a comprehensive package to support
and explore the company's work with schools, college groups and interested individuals.
The Education Creative Team bring skills and techniques straight from the rehearsal
room to form the basis of all of the work: feeding a unique approach into workshops,
discussion groups, special events and one-off projects.
Youth Theatre
The Youth Theatre is open to anyone between the ages of 14 and 22. A wide variety of
exciting workshops and projects are run at the company's home in the heart of London's
West End.
Projects run regularly throughout the year, including Easter and Summer Holidays.
Projects culminate in performances at a range of venues, to which people taking part
can invite family and friends.
Working as a group, the Youth Theatre focuses on energetic physical and visual work
that reflects the exciting style of the main company.
Workshops
Workshops are available on all touring productions, providing a closer look at the
creative process behind the script and production. If the play is featured on a relevant
syllabus, due attention will be given to exam preparations by Shared Experience's
Education team. The workshops are practical and are unique to Shared Experience and
the philosophy of the company.
Job Description
Shared Experience is looking for a motivated individual to undertake the post of
Chorus Assistant and Intern within the company. This is an ideal opportunity for
someone looking to gain entry level experience in arts administration. The placement
will run from 14th September 2009 until the 30th November 2009 for an average of 3
days per week. This position will pay a fee of £800.
Start Date Monday 14th September 2009
End Date 30th November 2009
Office Hours 10.30am – 6pm
3 days per week on average
The Caucasian Chalk Circle Chorus Assistant
Our current production The Caucasian Chalk Circle has a chorus of 60 people who will
sing onstage during the show. The chorus has already been recruited and we are
looking for someone to act as a Company Manager throughout rehearsals and the
production. The chorus will be part of the run at the Richmond Theatre (w/c 19th October)
and at the Unicorn Theatre (w/c 23rd November).
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Act as the first point of contact for members of the chorus, supplying them with
any information that they may need and dealing with questions and queries.
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Keeping the Shared Experience office up-to-date.
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Acting as a point of contact with the Richmond Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre
regarding arrangements for the chorus.
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Attend the 6 chorus rehearsals, setting up the room, assisting the Chorus Master:
Rehearsal 1: Tuesday
Rehearsal 2: Tuesday
Rehearsal 3: Tuesday
Rehearsal 4: Tuesday
Rehearsal 5: Tuesday
Rehearsal 6: Tuesday
15th
22nd
29th
6th
13th
17th
September
September
September
October
October
November
7pm - 9.30pm
7pm – 9.30pm
7pm – 9.30pm
7pm – 9.30pm
7pm – 9.30pm
7pm – 9.30pm
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Attending the technical and dress rehearsals at Richmond and the Unicorn as
necessary.
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Promoting the online forum to the chorus as a method of communicating.
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Assisting with any additional recruitment.
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Ad hoc duties as required
Arts Administration
Around this work the successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage in a full
spectrum of entry level tasks.
Person Specification
Essential skills/experience
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A knowledge of and a passion for theatre
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Ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels
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A high standard of verbal and written communication
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A high standard of organisation, efficiency and accuracy
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Ability to work with tact, diplomacy and complete confidentiality
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Ability to prioritise multiple tasks
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Some ICT ability and experience
Desirable skills/experience
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Degree or equivalent
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Some experience of administrating or producing theatre (Amateur, University,
School)
Please apply with a CV and cover letter to:
Hanna Osmolska
Shared Experience
Riverside House
13 Vauxhall Grove
London
SW8 1SY
Or by email to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 14th August 2009.