2012 Festival of New Theatre
Young and Hungry Arts Trust is seeking expressions of interest from Directors and Theatre Practitioners who are interested in participating in the 2012 Festival of New Theatre (Wellington).
This annual festival is comprised of three new New Zealand scripts, commissioned through the Young and Hungry Playwrights’ Initiative programme and written specifically for youth audiences. The Festival is performed and designed by 15-25 year olds in a two-week season at BATS Theatre, with all three shows performed nightly.
Directors and Theatre Practitioners are contracted by Young and Hungry to mentor the young people in all facets of the Festival’s production, including: acting, lighting, sound, costumes, set and stage management. The rehearsal and design process runs over ten weeks to ensure that enough time is given to both the actors’ character development and the technical students’ design realisation.
If you are an experienced and professional Director or Theatre Practitioner who is passionate about developing the next generation of New Zealand talent, then we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter stating the role you are interested in to info@youngandhungry.org.nz.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm, Monday 5 March, 2012.
Production Manager
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 12/03/2012 to 27/07/2012The Production Manager is charged with facilitating all aspects of the festival’s production, with specific focus on managing budgets, facilitating rehearsal and meeting schedules and coordinating production week logistics. The Production Manager will lead festival personnel to achieve their greatest potential by ensuring clear lines of communication and assisting with resource management.
Stage Management Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Stage Management Mentor is responsible for training Stage Manager Mentees in, and ensuring the professional deliver of, all aspects of Stage Management for each of the three Festival productions. The Stage Management Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the needs of the shows’ Directors and other Festival personnel as where applicable.
Set Design & Construction Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Set Design & Construction Mentor is responsible for training Set Design Mentees in, and ensuring the professional delivery of, all aspects of Set Design for each of the three Festival productions. The Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the set design and construction needs of the Festival.
Lighting Design Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Lighting Design Mentor is responsible for training Lighting Design Mentees in, and ensuring the professional delivery of, all aspects of Lighting Design for each of the three Festival productions. The Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the Lighting design needs of the Festival.
Sound Design Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Sound Design Mentor is responsible for training Sound Design Mentees in, and ensuring the professional delivery of, all aspects of Sound Design for each of the three Festival productions. The Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the sound design needs of the Festival.
Costume Design Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Costume Design Mentor is responsible for training Costume Design Mentees in, and ensuring the professional delivery of, all aspects of Costume Design for each of the three Festival productions. The Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the costume design needs of the Festival.
Publicity Mentor
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 02/04/2012 to 27/07/2012The Publicity Mentor is responsible for training Publicity Mentees in, and ensuring the professional delivery of, all aspects of Publicity for each of the three Festival productions. The Mentor will provide ongoing support and guidance to assist Mentees in achieving their greatest potential, while fulfilling the costume design needs of the Festival.
Theatrical Directors
Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start 12/03/2012 to 27/07/2012The Directors are responsible for the artistic vision and delivery of the three festival plays. During the three month rehearsal period, Directors will mentor the young casts in all aspects of theatrical performance, including character development, improvisational skills and vocal production. Together with the Production Mentors, the Directors will also work with the Design Mentees on set, costume, lighting and sound design.
For information on the 2012 festival plays, please email us your expression of interest complete with a cover letter and curriculum vitae.