Women & Theatre are looking for a Support Artist to join our Word Lounge Theatre Company, a creative space for young people aged 13–17 who are care experienced, young carers, and/or have additional needs.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an artist who is interested in community theatre and working with young people, and who is keen to develop their practice in a supportive, collaborative environment.
About the Programme
Word Lounge Theatre Company is a 10 week programme running on Saturday mornings at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), where a group of young people will work together to co-create an original piece of theatre.
The project will culminate in a public performance at MAC on Saturday 4th July.
At its heart, this programme is about:
- Creating a safe, inclusive and joyful space
- Supporting young people to express themselves creatively
- Building confidence, connection and ownership over their stories
About the Role
As a Support Artist, you will:
- Assist in the delivery of weekly workshops, sometimes leading on aspects
- Support young people’s engagement, confidence and wellbeing
- Contribute creatively to the devising process
- Work collaboratively with the wider team
- Perform alongside the young people where necessary
- Assist with the set up of sessions, including but not limited to taking the register, organising the room weekly and liaising with MAC staff
- Taking notes during the sessions in order to capture the young people’s ideas
- Assist on production including costuming, design and tech
You’ll be working alongside:
- Women & Theatre’s Associate Director – Vicky Pritchard
- Women & Theatres core team
- A team of experienced facilitators
- Another Support Artist
- A team of volunteers
Who This Opportunity Is For
As part of our commitment to the More Than a Moment Pledge we are keen to support artists from the Black Creative Workforce and would particularly like to hear from these applicants.
This is a development focused role, ideal for someone who:
- Is curious about working in community and participatory theatre
- May already have an artistic practice, or is still exploring one
- Is keen to learn, reflect and grow within a professional setting
We’d particularly welcome applications from artists who:
- Are passionate about creative work with young people
- Have an interest in inclusive and socially engaged practice
- Are kind, reliable and open to learning
- Bring lived experience or perspectives that reflect the communities we work with
About Women & Theatre
Women & Theatre is a Birmingham-based charity creating bold, relevant theatre with communities. For over 40 years, we’ve worked with people to tell their stories, amplify voices, and create meaningful change through theatre.
Key dates
- Friday 10th April – Applications Close
- W/c 13th April – Interviews
- Session dates (10:00 – 13:30) April 25th / May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th / June 16th, 30th, 20th, 17th
- 3rd July Tech rehearsal – times tbc
- 4th July Performance day (10:00 – 16:00)
Fee
- £100 per session
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter introducing yourself and outlining why you are interested in this role along with any relevant experience to adayahenry@womenandtheatre.co.uk
Alternatively you can send a video submission no longer than 5 minutes, please provide a link to the video rather than sending a large file.
Please also complete our Equal and Monitoring Google Form which you can find here.
Along with your submission please provide a current CV if you have one. (Not mandatory)
Applications will close Friday 10th April at 10am.
