Creative Midlands Opps Mixed

Creative Midlands Opps Mixed

Marketing Manager

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:12 AM PDT

MARKETING MANAGER, ROGUEPLAY THEATRE £7 pr hr. BIRMINGHAM BASED CANDIDATES ONLY. RoguePlay Theatre requires an experienced creative arts marketing manager. The candidate must have specialist knowledge of promoting physical theatre, the local arts scene and preferably some experience of circus. Contracted hours are currently two days a week with a view to more hours, funding dependant, after January 2013. RoguePlay is one of Birmingham's most innovative Theatre Companies, producing and performing Circus Theatre. Dedicated to the combination of text based narrative and the use of aerial circus and physical theatre, Rogueplay has produced a number of great shows in unusual spaces. Anything from a promenade version of Shakespeare's 'Measure For Measure', leading its audience through the dreary depths of Digbeth railway tunnels, to 'Climbing The Walls', merging the art of rock climbing with that of Physical Theatre, where its actors are literally suspended from the ceiling. Committed to the development of innovative new work and new writing that formulates creative discussion, RoguePlay also offers a great educational programme. The company's profile is increasing to the extent that we require a Marketing Manager that can communicate its ethos and seek out and follow up new relationships on their own initiative. Role. The position will require the successful candidate to-Formulate strategic marketing plans to target specific audiences. Utilise social media. Make and develop media connections. Write press releases. Liaise with venues. Set up meetings and establish relationships with those venues. Attend board meetings. Distribute publicity material. Increase and develop our mailing list. Perform some administrative tasks. Essential. Experience in Arts Marketing. An active interest in the creative arts. Computer literate in Word, Excel, Publisher and Photoshop and social media savvy. Excellent communication skills. Ability to self plan and often work alone within a small team. Be self employed and either reside in, or be planning to relocate to, Birmingham. Desirable- Specific interest in Circus Theatre. Interest in developing your role within the company on a long term basis. Knowledge of the local arts scene. Own transport. Please send a C.V/Covering letter to- RoguePlay Theatre LTD 220 Yardley Wood Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9JQ Or email- kim@rogueplay.co.uk Deadline for applications-Monday 15th October Interview Date-Tuesday 23rd October Start Date-Week beginning Monday 29th RoguePlay are based at Sticky Toffee Dance Studio in Digbeth. For further information on the company please go to www.rogueplay.co.uk

Physical Theatre Performer

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:08 AM PDT

PHYSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER, ROGUEPLAY THEATRE £100 a week BIRMINGHAM BASED CANDIDATES ONLY RoguePlay Theatre are currently recruiting for an experienced physical theatre performer/actor preferably with some knowledge of circus/aerial work. One of Birmingham's most innovative Theatre Companies, RoguePlay produces and performs Circus Theatre. Dedicated to the combination of text based narrative and the use of aerial circus and physical theatre, Rogueplay has produced a number of great shows in unusual spaces. Anything from a promenade version of Shakespeare's 'Measure For Measure', leading its audience through the dreary depths of Digbeth railway tunnels, to 'Climbing The Walls', merging the art of rock climbing with that of Physical Theatre, where its actors are literally suspended from the ceiling. Committed to the development of innovative new work and new writing that formulates creative discussion, RoguePlay also offers a great educational programme. We specialise in devised physical theatre, improvisation, trapeze, silk, acrobatics and also elements of Capoeira. We are also experimenting with Slack Lining. The ideal candidate would have experience in some of these, with a willingness to challenge themselves, as well as bringing a new skill to the table. We are particularly interested in auditioning contemporary dancers who have some experience of aerial work. The company is continuously training as part of our research and development for various circus theatre performances and education/community projects. The successful candidate will join us for a probationary period of one month (paid at £50 a week) before becoming a fully fledged member of the artistic team. The successful candidate would be expected to come to rehearsals with ideas and be willing to share their skills. Rehearsals are a minimum of two days a week, with extra dates added for performances and projects, all of which the candidate is expected to dedicate their time to. Essential-Experience in physical theatre, acting, contemporary performance. Commitment to learning new skills and taking on challenging physical work. Willingness to share and teach specialist skills to other company members. Self employed and either reside in or be willing to move to Birmingham. Desirable-Experience in circus/aerial work/choreography. Knowledge of the local arts scene. Musician. Experience of working in educational settings. CRB checked. Please send a C.V/Covering letter, plus links of any online footage of your performance skills, to- kim@rogueplay.co.uk Deadline for applications-Monday 15th October Interview/Workshop Date-Tuesday 23rd October Start Date-Week beginning Monday 29th RoguePlay are based at Sticky Toffee Dance Studio in Digbeth. For further information on the company please go to www.rogueplay.co.uk
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