Struts and Frets Theatre's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-29T00:56:20ZStruts and Frets Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/FrancescaDeSicahttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9948806880?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=39wevindeht72&xn_auth=noPaid job - Welsh-speaking Director needed for childrens touring showtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2022-02-28:3152760:BlogPost:3391912022-02-28T14:40:39.000ZStruts and Frets Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/FrancescaDeSica
<p>Struts and Frets Theatre Company presents</p>
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<p><strong>Director, “Y Mabinogi & other tales”</strong></p>
<p><strong>– Job Description</strong></p>
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<p><strong>organisation: </strong> Struts and Frets Theatre Company</p>
<p><strong>position: </strong> Director</p>
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<p><strong>Director, “Y Mabinogi & other tales”</strong></p>
<p><strong>– Job Description</strong></p>
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<p><strong>organisation: </strong> Struts and Frets Theatre Company</p>
<p><strong>position: </strong> Director</p>
<p><strong>responsible</strong> <strong>to: </strong> Artistic Director, Producer</p>
<p><strong>Fee: </strong> £4,000 to cover preparatory fee, attendance at 4 weeks of rehearsals and first week of performances</p>
<p><strong>period required: </strong> Pre-Production: April-July 2022</p>
<p>Rehearsals Aug/Sept 2022</p>
<p>Performances Sept/Oct 2022</p>
<p><strong>locations: </strong> TBC, Wales</p>
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<p><strong>purpose of the role</strong></p>
<p>The Director will be responsible for directing <strong><em>Struts & Frets</em></strong> outdoor performance “Y Mabinogi & Other Tales”. This will be a public performance primarily aimed at children and families and will be performed at heritage sites across Wales as part of the Children’s Festival of Welsh History in Sept/Oct 2022. The production will be based on the Four Branches of the Mabinogi and other myths and legends from Welsh folklore. The production will be devised with and performed by a professional cast of bi-lingual (Welsh & English) performers. The Director will oversee a creative team including Set & Costume Designer, Sound Designer, Professional Actors, Stage Manager and Puppeteers. The Director will be supported by the Struts and Frets Artistic Director & Producer throughout the process.</p>
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<p><strong>Main Duties and responsibilities</strong></p>
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<p>Preparation of the background, context and meaning of the production Preparation of an interpretative and demonstrative vision of the production To direct the production to a high standard</p>
<p>Working with the creative and production team to evolve and co-ordinate a unified outdoor performance</p>
<p>Attendance at pre-production meetings with artistic, production and management personnel, subject to the Director’s reasonable availability prior to rehearsal</p>
<p>Planning a detailed rehearsal schedule with the Producer and Stage Manage</p>
<p>Directing the performers during the given period of rehearsal in order to facilitate the preparation of their performances and their co-ordination into a unified production at a professional standard</p>
<p>To work within the specified budgets & timescales for the production To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Producer</p>
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<p><strong>general</strong></p>
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<p>Adhere to, and actively contribute <strong><em>Struts and Frets</em></strong> policies, including Equalities (diversity, access,equal opportunities), Environmental and Health & Safety</p>
<p>To champion the value of Welsh language and history throughout the process</p>
<p>To act always in the best interest of <strong><em>Struts and Frets</em></strong></p>
<p>Any other duties as reasonably required</p>
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<p><strong>person specification - essential:</strong></p>
<p>At least 3 years’ experience of working with and managing a full creative team (including Sound Designer, Set Designer, Actors, Stage Manager)</p>
<p>Bi-lingual - equally comfortable conversing in Welsh or English Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills</p>
<p>Significant experience in directing professional outdoor performances Significant experience of directing productions for children and family audiences</p>
<p>An exciting vision which aligns with <strong><em>Struts and Frets</em></strong> artistic work Available on the dates specified</p>
<p>Excellent organisation skills</p>
<p>Open and honest communication</p>
<p>A positive attitude with a high level of self-motivation and ability to work on your initiative</p>
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<p><strong>about struts and Frets</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Struts and Frets</em></strong> Theatre creates challenging and unconventional productions to make theatre more accessible and more representative, through touring, language, and innovation. Frustrated by the lack of good opportunities afforded</p>
<p>women in theatre and film, we also set up this company to give women and girls a voice on stage and in the world. We aim to promote cultural, political and gender equality and discussion through the arts, engaging an audience with a view to promoting positive transformation. We create and hold educational workshops for adults and children and have partnered with British Council in Pakistan and schools throughout London.</p>
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<p><strong>h</strong><strong>o</strong><strong>w</strong> <strong>t</strong><strong>o</strong> <strong>a</strong><strong>pp</strong><strong>ly</strong><strong>:</strong></p>
<p>Please email a CV and links to footage and/or images of outdoor performances you have previously directed; and either of the below detailing why you are interested in the role to: <a href="mailto:info@strutsandfrets.org.uk">info@strutsandfrets.org.uk</a></p>
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<p>A cover letter no longer than one page of A4 OR A maximum 5-minute voice note</p>
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<p><strong>Deadline:</strong> 5pm, Monday 7th March 2022</p>
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<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.strutsandfrets.org.uk/">www.strutsandfrets.org.uk</a> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strutsandfretstheatre/">strutsandfretstheatre</a> <strong>twitter:</strong> <u>StrutsTheatre</u><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10160494486?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mabinogi%20-%20Directors%20Call%20Out%20-%20Word.docx</a></p>Paid opportunity - Passionate Producer wanted for Immersive Children's' Theatre tour around Walestag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2021-12-27:3152760:BlogPost:3393212021-12-27T11:30:00.000ZStruts and Frets Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/FrancescaDeSica
<p>Hello all!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.strutsandfrets.org.uk/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Struts and Frets Theatre Company</a> is looking for a producer to help us create an exciting, immersive, bi-lingual children's theatrical tour around Wales. You'll be working in a dedicated team with an executive producer, a grant writer and a bi-lingual director to establish relationships with Welsh heritage and Welsh language organisations, source the rest of the creative team and finesse the…</p>
<p>Hello all!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.strutsandfrets.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struts and Frets Theatre Company</a> is looking for a producer to help us create an exciting, immersive, bi-lingual children's theatrical tour around Wales. You'll be working in a dedicated team with an executive producer, a grant writer and a bi-lingual director to establish relationships with Welsh heritage and Welsh language organisations, source the rest of the creative team and finesse the logistics! Previous tours of the company have included Pinter and Shakespeare in Greece and Sherlock Holmes in Pakistan. </p>
<p>Looking forward to meeting you soon! Deadline 7 January 2022 - info@strutsandfrets.org.uk </p>
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