Living Structures work with a large group of Associate Artists, and are frequently on the look-out for new collaborators from different specialist fields. Opportunities to work with the company will be posted here.
October 2011: Various roles for ‘Leviathan’
We are embarking on a large-scale, ambitious new project, Leviathan, based on Moby Dick, and are looking for the following collaborators:
Production manager
Set building intern
Costume and props intern
Polynesian / Pacific Drag Artist
Please scroll down for further information about these roles. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact ira [at] livingstructures.co.uk and send us your CV and a short statement of interest highlighting your skills and why you would like to work with Living Structures.
Production Manager
We are looking for a collaborative Production Manager with a background in contemporary theatre/events. We are particularly keen for our new Production Manager to get involved at this early stage of the project as we would like you to feel a real ownership and autonomy within the company, this show and our future. This initial position is basic expenses only (subject to funding TBC this may increase) but with the aim of developing a fully funded freelance part time position within the company. Tasks would include supporting the producing and production teams, managing budgets and expenditure during project time, ensuring good communication between the venue and the company, scheduling, cast and crew communications. We are keen to give you freedom to develop the role and responsibilities in line with your experience, interests and approaches.
Project details:
Venue: Trinity Buoy Wharf
Cast / crew numbers: 15+ People
Building Period: 25th – 31st Oct
Rehearsal period: 1st – 29th Nov
Performance Showings: 30th Nov – 2nd Dec
Get out: 3rd – 4th Dec
Essential:
- Experience of working outside of traditional performance spaces
- Experience of managing schedules, staffing and budgets
- Experience of working under significant time pressure, and the ability to find creative solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, and to work flexible hours, including weekends, and have regular meetings in London
Desirable:
- Experience of working for an Artist-led organisation
- A demonstrable interest in theatre, dance, visual art and/or music
- A clean driving license is a bonus
- Experience of production managing theatre performances
- Knowledge of theatre lighting, sound and AV systems
Set building intern
We are looking for someone who ideally has set/props building experience (but this is not essential), who is able to use their initiative and has a willingness to experiment, with a good, inventive approach to building, carpentry and materials and who is adept at finding creative construction solutions.
Currently the position is unpaid but subject to funding (TBC very soon!) we might be able to offer expenses. Regardless this is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio (we can also provide you with some professional images of the set you will help devise and create), make strong links with the company, and there is the possibility of future employment.
Working periods would be:
25th – 30th Oct
15th – 20th Nov
Costume and props intern
We devise a lot of our performance material from objects and set/space and are looking for an intern to join our current team and work creatively and collaboratively with us to develop and make costumes and props to make the show look amazing!
Ideally you would have a nice array of making, sewing and designing skills with an arts/fashion/crafts background and be prepared to experiment with materials. We are building a costumes/props team that will collaborate with the performers, singers, puppeteers and aerialists to help create the aesthetic and material in the show.
Currently the position is unpaid but subject to funding (TBC very soon!) we might be able to offer expenses. Regardless this is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio (we can also provide you with some professional images of the costumes and props you will help devise and create), make strong links with the company, and there is the possibility of future employment.
Project details:
Venue: Trinity Buoy Wharf
Dates: 1st Nov – 29th Nov
Polynesian / Pacific Drag Artist
We are looking to cast a Polynesian/Pacific drag artist for Leviathan. For expressions of interest, please contact ira [at] livingstructures.co.uk.
Project dates:
25th October – 4th December