Interested in learning more about directing? arts facilitation? working with young people?

Apply for this supported development opportunity working alongside our professional project team, gaining hands-on experience in facilitation and directing in a community arts setting.

The Shadow Director will observe, assist, and contribute to the facilitation of Key Words project sessions, plus the creative development of performances of the project showcase, developing their own facilitation and directing skills in a supportive, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and shadow the workshop leaders and director throughout all stages of the workshops rehearsal process and performance
• Observe and participate in the creative decision-making process, gaining insight into artistic direction, team leadership and collaboration.
• Support rehearsals by taking notes, managing schedules and contributing creative ideas where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the production and administrative teams to understand the broader workings of the project.
• Engage in reflection and feedback sessions with the Director and Project Producer and team to review processes and learn from practice.
• Develop an understanding of Turtle Key Arts’ values, artistic vision and inclusive working methods.

About Key Words

Key Words is a free, innovative playwriting project developed by Turtle Key Arts for Key Stage 3 students with dyslexia. Designed to unlock creativity and boost confidence in young people who typically face barriers to writing, the project offers a joyful and inclusive route into the arts. Each participant will write their own short play over the course of the workshops. The resulting plays will then be brought to life by professional actors in a rehearsed reading at the Bush Theatre, attended by families, friends and the wider public.

Essential Information

• Dates:
  • Workshops: Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm from 22nd September - 17th November (excl. half term)
  • Auditions: 2 days tbc in late November
  • Rehearsals & Final Performance: Thursday 10th - Saturday 12th December
• Fee: This is a paid opportunity. You will be paid £150 per session, for a total of 13 sessions.
• Deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 16th September.

If you have any questions, please contact Niamh via email: niamh@turtlekeyarts.org.uk or phone: 020 8964 5060.

To apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!