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Shared Experience 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). • 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. • Keeping the Shared Experience office up-to-date. • Acting as a point of contact with the Richmond Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre regarding arrangements for the chorus. • 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 • Attending the technical and dress rehearsals at Richmond and the Unicorn as necessary. • Promoting the online forum to the chorus as a method of communicating. • Assisting with any additional recruitment. • 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 • A knowledge of and a passion for theatre • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels • A high standard of verbal and written communication • A high standard of organisation, efficiency and accuracy • Ability to work with tact, diplomacy and complete confidentiality • • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks • Some ICT ability and experience Desirable skills/experience • Degree or equivalent • 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.