We are looking for one actor-facilitator and one facilitator to be part of our upcoming theatre-in-education tour of Big School for primary schools.
Project Overview:
Big School is an original Theatre-in-Education programme for children in Year 6 that combines live theatre with participatory activities and exploration. The show is designed to support young people to explore their feelings about the move to secondary school and to equip them with useful strategies for dealing with issues of transition.
The Theatre-in-Education programme is approx. 90 minutes.
We are casting for two roles: one actor facilitator to play the character of Mo and one facilitator to lead the participatory activity within the programme.
Role 1, Actor-Facilitator playing Mo:
We are looking for an actor (male or male identifying) based in Coventry or the West Midlands, ideally with experience of either TIE or working with children and young people.
Mo is an 11-year-old child who isn’t ready to make the move to secondary school but is struggling to share his feelings with his mum and best friend, Ash. We are looking for somebody who can embody the energy and natural playfulness of an 11-year-old.
You will also support the participatory activity within the programme, assisting the facilitator to work with the children to make sense of what is happening in the story.
You will need to be an exceptional communicator and have an ability to hear what the young people have to offer.
Role 2, Facilitator:
We are looking for a facilitator based in Coventry or the West Midlands, with professional experience of either TIE or working with children and young people.
You will lead the participatory activity within the programme, supporting children to work together to make sense of what is happening in the story and guide Mo to be ready to face the changes ahead.
You will need to be an exceptional communicator and have an ability to hear what the young people have to offer. You will have the ability to work with the young people’s ideas and support them to develop them.
Location:
The tour will take place in primary schools across Coventry. Rehearsals will take place at The Belgrade Theatre, CV1 1GS.
There is an expectation that either the Actor-facilitator or Facilitator will take on responsibility for driving the company van to and from the theatre and schools on the tour. (Company vehicle and petrol provided. Nominal fee provided to nominated driver).
Outline of contract
This is a five-week, fixed term contract, consisting of two weeks rehearsal and three weeks touring schools in Coventry.
Rehearsal dates: Monday 3 June – Friday 14 June 2024
Dress Rehearsal/Preview Performance: Monday 17 June 2024
Performance dates: Tuesday 18 June – Friday 5 July 2024
Rehearsal hours will be between 10am-6pm, and touring hours 8am-4pm (weekdays only) with one hour for lunch.
You will need, or ideally already have, an Enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete online Safeguarding training.
Applicants should be aged 18 or over and hold a current valid UK driving licence.
The contract will be an equity contract with a weekly wage of £600/week.
Expenses available, depending on proximity to the theatre.
How to apply:
Please send the following to casting@belgrade.co.uk
- Expression of interest letter – tell us about your experience working with children and young people to date and your interest in the role. The expression of interest should be no more than 350 words, or a two-minute voice memo/video.
- Up-to-date CV and headshot (or Spotlight / Mandy link).
Closing date: Friday 10 May at 12pm.
Auditions/workshops will be held on Friday 17 May at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
The Belgrade Theatre is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are on a journey to diversify our staff and we seek to encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in the Theatre Industry.