Job (Edmonton): Actor – Theatre Prospero

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Prospero in Edmonton is seeking actors for a Shakespearean adaptation to be presented at the Thousand Faces Festival. The role emphasizes development of a culturally diverse cast and possible all-female casting, with tours in May and June.

The position is six weeks full-time, with a potential extension to eight weeks, and wage is $15.25 per hour. Supervisors include the director, stage manager, and artistic director during rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications

• Experience with Shakespearean material is a plus.
• Option for audience participation in minor roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Shakespearean adaptation for Thousand Faces Festival.
• Touring in Edmonton schools during May and June.
• Rehearsals and performances supervised by the director and stage manager.

Skills

Stage acting

Character development

Education

Theatre Arts coursework

Job description

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Job (Edmonton): Actor – Theatre Prospero

• Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
• Written by: Kate Hennig
• Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
• Set Design: Scott Reid.
• Lighting Design: David Fraser
• Costume Design: Heather Moore
• Photo: Benjamin Laird

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With direction from the Artistic Director, actors will develop an adaptation of a Shakespearean play for presentation at Thousand Faces Festival. The play will be one hour and ten minutes long, with particular attention paid to developing a culturally diverse cast and gender parity. There is an opportunity for an all‑female cast. The adaptation will be presented in Edmonton high‑school junior high and post‑secondary classrooms through extensive touring in May and June. There will be options for audience participation in minor roles.

On‑Site Supervision

The artists will dedicate their time to the production and performance of a Shakespearean adaptation. During rehearsal, they will be supervised by the director and stage manager, who will be at all rehearsals. During the performances and tour, the stage manager will supervise the actors. Through all of this, there will be significant oversight from the artistic director and general manager. Detailed rehearsal, production, and touring schedules will be created for 2019, and artists will be required to comply with scheduling and ensure they are available. As such, they must be in communication with the Theatre Prospero stage manager and tour manager.

Job Coaching

Senior artist Jennifer Spencer, a professional director, actor, playwright and acting and voice teacher at MacEwan University, shall lend her expertise for the critique and shaping of this Shakespearean adaptation. As the artist‑in‑resident program is shaped around their completed play, they will work as a team with Ms. Spencer to create a suitable program that will meet the needs of elementary and high school students that attend workshops.

Ideal for someone with coursework in Theatre Arts

This is a 6-week, full‑time position, with the possibility of an extension to 8 weeks. Wage is $15.25 an hour.

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