DIRECTOR REQUIRED FOR UNUSUAL STAGE SCHOOL

Disability Arts Cymru has been running the Unusual Stage School since 2006. All the company members have either a physical or sensory impairment, a learning disability or are people with mental health issues, and are drawn from across Wales. The company does not meet on a regular basis but when an opportunity arises. For example the USS has performed at the Unity Festival at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff for the last two years.

We have received funding from the Legacy Trust UK to run projects across Wales as part of the celebrations for 2012. We are currently looking for a Director to create a piece of work for up to 8 principal actors, to be performed by the Unusual Stage School at Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, in May 2012. There is no set theme, we are open to your ideas of what would be an innovative and exciting piece of theatre, either devised or working from text, to be performed by this unique company.

Experience of working in the field of disability arts would be desirable. Fee dependent upon experience.

If you have the vision, passion and energy to match our ambitions we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a letter outlining your vision for the piece, including process, content / theme and aesthetic. We also request a letter of support from an arts professional or a reference from a company you have recently worked with. We welcome applications from creative collaborators e.g director and writer/ dramaturg.

Closing date: Friday 25th February 2011 Interview: 11th March 2011

If you require further information about the USS please contact Disability Arts Cymru at the address below.

DAC is committed to equality of opportunities and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Charity Number 514083.

Disability Arts Cymru Sbectrwm, Bwlch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff CF5 3EF Tel: 029 2055 1040 Email: post@dacymru.com www.dacymru.com