Audition PERFORMERS
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Theatre Re is looking for two highly skilled, imaginative, curious and committed physical performers to join the team of the touring show ‘BIRTH’. These roles are ideally suited for open and generous professional performers wishing to establish a long term relationship with a touring theatre company. This is a paid opportunity.
About Theatre Re:
'Theatre Re excels at transforming small, intimate stories into whirling, viscerally physical extravagance.' What’s On Stage
We are one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Our work combines original live music with striking visual performance to create world class, deeply moving non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. We engage with audiences locally, nationally and internationally to create, share and promote life-changing theatre that is both inventive and accessible through cross-arts and cross-sector collaboration.
We are an artist-led company based at The Point in Eastleigh with a strong 13-year track record: seven mid-scale productions, extensive touring in the UK (84 venues in 50 cities) and internationally (16 countries across 3 continents) - including a Broadway transfer, international licensing of our repertoire and sold-out runs at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Cervantino Festival (Mexico), and London International Mime Festival. www.theatrere.co.uk / @TheatreRe
About BIRTH:
BIRTH depicts the interconnected narratives of three generations of women within a single family, as they go through pregnancy, motherhood, marriage, and loss. Emily, eight months pregnant, immerses herself in her grandmother's journal, uncovering a legacy of courage and unconditional love, and confronting the unspoken sorrows that have shaped their lives. Through a blend of visual theatre and live music, BIRTH takes the audience on a poignant journey where stories of family bonds, shared experiences, memories and secrets are told with grace and sensitivity.
The ideal candidates will:
Main duties while on tour:
Schedule:
POOLE - from March 10th to 12th
CHESTER - from May 12th to 15th
Please note that further touring dates in Spring 2024 are in discussion. This page will be updated as soon as they become confirmed.
Rates of pay:
The Producer will be following the ITC/Equity minimum rates of pay. Per Diems will be following the ITC/Equity minimum rates. Holiday Pay will be calculated in line with Equity Guidelines. Travel, accommodations and Per Diems will be covered outside London.
How to apply:
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please complete and submit the application form by following this link before noon on August 16th 2024. If you require an alternative application format for accessibility reasons, please contact us via the email below.
Theatre Re is committed to creating opportunities for those who are under-represented in the arts and we strongly encourage applicants from the global majority and those currently under-represented across the cultural sector.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to join a one-day audition workshop on October 1st 2024 in London. The two successful candidates will be notified by October 2nd.
Due to the high number of applications we are anticipating to receive, it won’t be possible for us to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have completed the online application form but haven’t heard back from us by September 10th 2024 then unfortunately on this occasion we won’t be taking your application further.
Contact details:
[email protected]
Photo credit: Wooran Foundation - Sim Juho
About Theatre Re:
'Theatre Re excels at transforming small, intimate stories into whirling, viscerally physical extravagance.' What’s On Stage
We are one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Our work combines original live music with striking visual performance to create world class, deeply moving non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. We engage with audiences locally, nationally and internationally to create, share and promote life-changing theatre that is both inventive and accessible through cross-arts and cross-sector collaboration.
We are an artist-led company based at The Point in Eastleigh with a strong 13-year track record: seven mid-scale productions, extensive touring in the UK (84 venues in 50 cities) and internationally (16 countries across 3 continents) - including a Broadway transfer, international licensing of our repertoire and sold-out runs at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Cervantino Festival (Mexico), and London International Mime Festival. www.theatrere.co.uk / @TheatreRe
About BIRTH:
BIRTH depicts the interconnected narratives of three generations of women within a single family, as they go through pregnancy, motherhood, marriage, and loss. Emily, eight months pregnant, immerses herself in her grandmother's journal, uncovering a legacy of courage and unconditional love, and confronting the unspoken sorrows that have shaped their lives. Through a blend of visual theatre and live music, BIRTH takes the audience on a poignant journey where stories of family bonds, shared experiences, memories and secrets are told with grace and sensitivity.
The ideal candidates will:
- have the ability to engage and connect imaginatively, emotionally and psychologically with a detailed physical score
- be able to quickly learn material that has already been created and breathe new life into it
- be confident to improvise and play both physically and vocally
- be a confident, generous and open ensemble player
- have at least 3 years of professional performing experience, including touring
- be comfortable working collaboratively in a pressurised live environment
- be available for all rehearsal and performance dates below - Please do not apply if you are not available for ALL the dates
Main duties while on tour:
- be present at all rehearsals, performances, workshops, notes sessions and post-show discussions as planned in the schedule / itinerary
- perform to the best of their ability and behave with appropriate and respectful conduct whilst in the rehearsal room / venue.
- help with loading and unloading the van, get-in and get-out as planned in the schedule / itinerary
- carry out prep work as requested in advance
- support the sourcing of their personal costume and look after it during the rehearsal and tour, as well as look after their props - maintenance and wash following the guidance from the Company Stage Manager
- Support marketing activities as requested in advance to promote the tour or/and the company. Occasionally share pictures (to be used for Theatre Re social media activities) and take part in short interviews
Schedule:
- Preparation:
- Rehearsal:
- Tour:
POOLE - from March 10th to 12th
CHESTER - from May 12th to 15th
Please note that further touring dates in Spring 2024 are in discussion. This page will be updated as soon as they become confirmed.
Rates of pay:
The Producer will be following the ITC/Equity minimum rates of pay. Per Diems will be following the ITC/Equity minimum rates. Holiday Pay will be calculated in line with Equity Guidelines. Travel, accommodations and Per Diems will be covered outside London.
How to apply:
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please complete and submit the application form by following this link before noon on August 16th 2024. If you require an alternative application format for accessibility reasons, please contact us via the email below.
Theatre Re is committed to creating opportunities for those who are under-represented in the arts and we strongly encourage applicants from the global majority and those currently under-represented across the cultural sector.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to join a one-day audition workshop on October 1st 2024 in London. The two successful candidates will be notified by October 2nd.
Due to the high number of applications we are anticipating to receive, it won’t be possible for us to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have completed the online application form but haven’t heard back from us by September 10th 2024 then unfortunately on this occasion we won’t be taking your application further.
Contact details:
[email protected]
Photo credit: Wooran Foundation - Sim Juho