Under Study/Off-Stage Swing Emerging Nottingham Based Performer/Singer.

Half a String


Job Summary

Half a String is looking for an early career energetic actor for The Snowsmith, a folk winter show that is full of heart! Track 1 is a storytelling multi-role and will require musicality, puppetry skills, ability to embody different characters in the story as well as narrate with clarity and passion

Job Description

Half A String’s new Academy programme is a brand new way to engage and support emerging practitioners and regional venues. In this first iteration we are partnering with Lakeside Arts and are seeking Nottingham-based emerging creatives to train, support and develop as part of our core team on The Snowsmith this Autumn.

Key traits needed:
– Identifying as male presenting
– Playing Age: 22 – 45
– Over 5’7
– Based in Nottingham or the surrounding area

Essential Skills:
– Strong musicality and confidence to deliver a rap style song
– Strong physical performance skills
– Good character acting and multi-rolling
– Percussion skills

Desired Skills:
– Puppetry
– Ability to play an instrument
– Storytelling experience
– Devising
– Passion for Family Theatre

Schedule Breakdown:
Average rehearsal day 9am-5pm
26th & 27th Oct: Puppetry and Storytelling Masterclasses.
10th – 14th Nov: Rehearsals Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
16th – 20th Nov: Rehearsals Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
23rd – 27th Nov: Rehearsals Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
1st & 2nd Dec: Tech & Dress
3rd Dec – 3rd Jan: Run at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
Days Off During Run: 7th, 14th, 18th, 25th, 26th Dec, 1st Jan.

Pay & Schedule:
– Total Fee: £4743.00 (£4743.00 +12.07% Holiday Pay + ACCOMMODATION and TRAVEL)
– Approx. Fee Breakdown: Rate of £120 p/day, £601 p/week for rehearsals, £540 p/week for performance weeks.

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