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Trainee Youth Theatre Director Scheme 2009

Perth Youth Theatre

Horsecross are seeking 3 creative and dedicated individuals to embark on our unique training scheme for youth theatre practitioners.

The scheme provides:

•    An outstanding training opportunity for anyone interested in a career in community drama or directing Youth Theatre to learn from professionals working in a leading Scottish Youth Theatre.

•    Additional opportunities to take an active role in a range of projects run by the Horsecross Community Department.

•    Mentorship from Youth Theatre professionals.

•    Practical experience of planning, designing and delivering a range of Youth Theatre workshops and acting as assistant director for YT productions.

•    Training in other areas of practice such as health and safety and child protection .

•    Opportunity to attend Skill Up run by Promote-YT.

•    Expenses covered by bursary. (Amount tbc)

•    Traineeship runs from beginning of October 2009 to July 2010.

In order to be considered you must:

- be over 18,
- have experience of Youth / Community Theatre OR be currently studying or have recently completed a related course in the last 2 years.
- Be able to commit to up to 10 hours per week in Perth (up to 2 evenings)


INTERESTED?

For an application pack contact Jennifer McGregor on 01738 477730 or jmcgregor@horsecross.co.uk

Closing Date for applications Thursday the 24th September 2009
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30th September 2008


“Overall, I have gained the confidence, skills and knowledge I was hoping to achieve from the scheme and will use the experience in my future career. I can use this experience to be more adventurous and ambitious when devising and directing work with young people and trust my instincts and ability. The scheme was a contributing factor in securing a job at The Dundee Rep Theatre Creative Learning Team. I have really enjoyed the experience and the mentors were great in supporting and developing me throughout. I would highly recommend the traineeship to others.”
J Shearer Trainee YT Director 2008 – 2009

“I came to the Youth Theatre knowing this was an area in which I wanted to be involved in and ready to learn. I left feeling like a fully qualified facilitator ready to tackle any age group and know the best means in which to help them learn. I was involved in projects both in and outwith the theatre and the experience I gained was beyond anything I could have hoped for.”
J Chalmers Trainee YT Director 2007 - 2008

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