Experience Opportunity

ThickSkin Theatre: Jerwood Associate Artist Placement Programme

ThickSkin is delighted to announce the second year of the Jerwood Associate Artist post in our organisation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our team over a six-month period, working closely with ThickSkin’s Artistic Director, Neil Bettles, to support planning, rehearsals and performances for a range of projects.


Throughout this period, the Jerwood Associate Artist will also be supported to develop their own projects and ideas. Working from our fully equipped studio theatre – The Engine Room – in the heart of Wigan, you will be given resource, mentoring and producing support by the wider ThickSkin team.


We are looking for an artist who has previous touring experience; is confident leading devising tasks, including working with movement & physical theatre; and is enthusiastic about multi-disciplined approaches to theatre-making. The right person for this role will be a theatre director who draws on other disciplines in their practice, whether through text, movement, design or technology.

Requirements

Prior experience in similar Associate roles, supporting a Director or
Movement Director to create work.
Prior experience of touring theatre to mid-scale venues.
Confident working independently of the Director to maintain the quality of
our work, often working within a tight schedule.
Able to confidently adapt material (in consultation with the Director) if
required.
Strong interpersonal skills. A good team player with can-do attitude and
collaborative approach who is able to support the team on the road whilst
also communicating any issues to the producing team.
Confident working very physically and devising, and able to adopt ThickSkin’s
style.
Willingness to learn and desire to thrive within a small, hard-working team.
Demonstratable experience of devising and delivering participatory projects.
A genuine, clear commitment and understanding of cultural diversity,
representation, engagement, and access.
Desirable:
Experience as a Resident Director (ie. deputising for the Director of a
production on tour).
Experience working in schools and Higher Education settings.
An interest and appreciation of design.
Health & Safety training and an awareness of safety practice when working
physically.
Knowledge and experience of using ITC contracts, handbooks and
timesheets for performers and stage management. If not, training will be
provided.

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