Physical performers wantedexpired
She Said Jump
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Sept. 23, 2023
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Description:
Physical performers for paid R&D workshop 16th / 17th October with circus theatre company
She Said Jump Closing date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Artform: Combined arts Role: Creative Contract: Temporary
London
Part time
£25k-£30k
Job Summary
She Said Jump is seeking a number of performers to join us for 1-2 days of paid workshops as part of our current R&D for new show DIRT, a circus adventure underground.
Job Description
DIRT is a multi-sensory immersive show for children 5+ and families, about soil life, and why we should care about it. The show weaves elements of soil science into narrative, centring around a travelling circus of life-size worms and other (puppet) underground life forms, and features integrated audio description.
The show is currently in a period of R&D.
We are seeking London-based performers to join members of the creative team to help us explore some ensemble aspects of the show with a larger group in a workshop setting, focussing on the chorus of worms.
Essential skills:
Strong movement and character skills
Some experience in aerial, climbing or other relevant skills
Ability to play/improvise as part of an ensemble
We want to hear from:
physical theatre performers
clowns
puppeteers
aerialists
other circus artists
dancers
Venue: Jacksons Lane (London)
Dates & times: 16th & 17th October, 11am-5pm (you do not need to be available for both days)
Fee: £120 per day
Snacks and lunch will be provided.
We are particularly interested in hearing from performers currently underrepresented in the circus theatre sector including disabled & neurodiverse artists and artists from the global majority.
Access info:
Jacksons Lane:
Step free access throughout the building
Accessible toilet facilities
Welcome desk has a hearing loop system (though this does not extend into the studio we will be using)
Registered assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building
For more information on access facilities at Jacksons Lane visit: https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/your-visit/access-facilities/
Our stage manager will be available to meet from the tube station or other public transport as needed
Please let us know if you have any additional access requirements and we will do our best to meet them
Job Overview
Job Title: Physical performers for paid R&D workshop 16th / 17th October with circus theatre company
Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Location: London
How to Apply
To apply, please send:
a CV or biography
a link to video footage of your work (we can watch up to 5 mins worth)
info about any access needs
availability for both dates
plus a covering letter in one of the following formats:
- Up to one page written
- Voicenote (maximum 5 mins)
- Video (maximum 5 mins)
Deadline for submissions: Monday 25th September
Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 2nd October
Contact name: Maisie Whitehead
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Sept. 25, 2023
Job Duration:
1 week
Job Category:
Performing
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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