Spur-Of-The-Moment Shakespeare Collective is looking for three DIRECTORS for the next session of SHAKESPEARE-IN-HOSPITALS.
SHAKESPEARE-IN-HOSPITALS is a one-of-a-kind program that eliminates physical, economic, and social barriers to community engagement encountered in the health care sector using performance and classical text. Artists get the opportunity to engage in a creative conversation and build on a network with emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds, while bringing the results to members of the health care community.
Using devised practices, this project uses scenes from various different plays in the cannon to construct a new story based on common themes and images. This year’s theme will explore what it means to change our identity.
As a part of the SOTMSC’s commitment to inclusivity, we are seeking to employ artists that fully reflect all audiences and patrons of Toronto. Artists of all cultural, sexual, gender and other identities are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
-Direct ensemble members through a set of scenes/monologues from the canon
-Help to construct pieces that are versatile to multiple stages and environments
-Interact/collaborate with actors, directors, and guest artists
-Facilitate an atmosphere for open discussion and collaboration with fellow directors
-Must have a background in classical performance
-Must be self-motivated and organized
-Must be passionate about combining classical theatre and contemporary performance
-Experience with devised theatre is an asset
Rehearsal period: 8 weeks, from August 27th to October 12th.
Must be available March 24th and 31st, April 21st, 22nd and 26th during the day, and April 27th in the late afternoon/evening.
Must be available for some preproduction meetings prior to rehearsal period (dates are TBA)
PAY: Indie 2.2 agreement (grant-pending, otherwise honorarium based on fundraising)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: March 10th 2017
Cover Letter and resume may be submitted electronically to Victoria Urquhart at [email protected]. We will be holding interviews from March 12th-18th 2017.
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