A theatre practitioner / director is required to lead a programme participatory drama and theatre projects which engages with the social agenda through theatre to effect positive changes within individuals, communities and a broad range of organisations.
The position, is with Borderlines, a Newcastle under Lyme theatre arts company, which runs under the umbrella of the New Vic Theatre and whose work addresses issues of inequality and exclusion, through the creation of a range of innovative projects and programmes.
[h3]About Borderlines[/h3]
Borderline delivers work with young people in the criminal justice system, people with learning disabilities, people from Black and Minority ethnic communities and disadvantaged groups. Borderlines works closely with a range of partners such as the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s Forced Marriage Unit, Keele University, Staffordshire Police and international partners including Warsaw University.
[h3]About The post[/h3]
The Practitioner (Director) will work within Borderlines to lead projects and programmes and to work collaboratively with other members. A major responsibility is that of taking on the role of ‘Director of the Young Peoples Theatre Company’.
Other major areas of responsibility includes:
- To devise and direct pieces of theatre with Borderlines participants to a high standard.
- To research, plan and creatively deliver participatory projects with a range of groups
- To develop Young People s Theatre Company
- To deliver work in collaboration with Borderlines’ partners
- To write project outlines and assist with funding bids.
- To monitor and evaluate projects and report and update the Borderlines Department on project delivery
Salary £19,044
Closing Date Monday 10th June 2013 at noon
[h3]How To Apply[/h3]
Further guidance or questions email recruitment@newvictheatre.org.uk
