There are 3 commissioning opportunities with homelessness and rough sleeping charity The Wallich
Director for The Wallich Christmas Pantomime at Porters
Actor Facilitators for The Wallich Christmas Pantomime at Porters x 2
Director for The Wallich Christmas Pantomime at Porters
Summary
We are looking for an experienced theatre Director to join an exciting community pantomime project in collaboration with The Wallich to be held at Porters Cardiff. This production will bring together community participants from homelessness charity The Wallich with a range of skill levels alongside two professional actors to create a fun, inclusive and high-quality performance as part of Cardiff’s Christmas theatre programme.
Role Description: Director
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will work with us to:
- Lead the artistic vision development and delivery of the pantomime production
- Plan and facilitate workshops and rehearsals
- Work collaboratively with community participants, professional performers and project stakeholders
- Support an inclusive and welcoming environment for performers of varying experience levels
- Oversee performance preparation and delivery
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in theatre directing
- Experience working with community groups or non-professional performers
- Experience working with vulnerable, socially excluded groups (trauma-informed creative practice is desirable)
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate participants
- Non-judgemental and able to work collaboratively, inclusively and compassionately with a range of personalities and skill levels
- Reliable, consistent and able to remain flexible around the changing needs of the participant group
- Enhanced DBS certificate (desirable)
Project Details
- Location: Porters Cardiff
- Contract Period: 5 October – 4 December
- Performance Dates: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December
- Fee: £2,000
Key Dates
- Applications close Tuesday 15 September
- Shortlisting Wednesday 16 September
- Interviews/auditions Thursday 24 September
- Decision and offer made Friday 25 September
- Contract begins w/c Monday 5 October
- Performance Dates Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December
How to Apply
- A current CV
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience to include examples of previous directing, performance and/or community engagement work
Applications should be sent to rosie.seager@thewallich.net by 12pm Tuesday 15 September
We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible production.
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Actor Facilitators for The Wallich Christmas Pantomime at Porters
Summary
We are seeking two professional actors with experience performing in pantomime and facilitating community workshops to join an exciting community pantomime project in collaboration with The Wallich to be held at Porters. This production will bring together community participants from homelessness charity The Wallich with a range of skill levels alongside two professional actors to create a fun, inclusive and high-quality performance as part of Cardiff’s Christmas theatre programme.
Role Description: Actor Facilitators (2 Positions)
- Perform key roles within the pantomime production
- Support the Director during rehearsals and workshops
- Facilitate skills development sessions for community cast members from The Wallich
- Mentor participants in performance techniques, including:
- Acting and characterisation
- Voice and projection
- Movement and stagecraft
- Line learning techniques
- Confidence-building and ensemble performance
- Encourage participation and help create a positive, engaging rehearsal environment
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in theatre performance
- Experience working with community groups or non-professional performers
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate participants
- Non-judgemental and able to work collaboratively, inclusively and compassionately with a range of personalities and skill levels
- Reliable, consistent and able to remain flexible around the changing needs of the participant group
Project Details
- Location: Porters Cardiff
- Contract Period: 5 October – 4 December
- Performance Dates: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December
- Fee: £1,750
Key Dates
- Applications close Tuesday 15 September
- Shortlisting Wednesday 16 September
- Interviews/auditions Thursday 24 September
- Decision and offer made Friday 25 September
- Contract begins w/c Monday 5 October
- Performance Dates Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December
How to Apply
- A current CV
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience to include examples of previous directing, performance and/or community engagement work
Applications should be sent to rosie.seager@thewallich.net by 12pm Tuesday 15 September
We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible production.
