Job (Edmonton): Summer Performance Intern – Freewill Shakespeare &Thou Art Here

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

Job summary

Theatre Alberta is seeking a Summer Performance Intern for the Freewill Shakespeare & Thou Art Here project in Edmonton. The ensemble includes 6 actor/musicians/creators who will write, rehearse and perform two 15 minute puppet shows and a 30 minute musical medley of Shakespearean songs.

The position runs part-time from May 16 to July 16, 2017, and emphasizes collaboration, adaptability and hands-on creation. Auditions will be scheduled for selected applicants.

Qualifications

• Ideal for someone with skills in Acting, Puppeteering, Education, Music, and Improvisation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create two 15-minute puppet shows based on The Merchant of Venice and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
• Contribute to a 30-minute musical medley of Shakespearean songs and participate in rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Acting

Puppeteering

Education

Music

Improvisation

Job description

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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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Job (Edmonton): Summer Performance Intern – Freewill Shakespeare &Thou Art Here

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The “Freewill Summer Company” will consist of 6 actor/musicians/creators made up of Thou Art Here founders, associates and interns who will work to create and perform two 15 minute puppet shows (based upon The Merchant of Venice & The Merry Wives of Windsor) and a 30 minute musical medley of Shakespearean songs. These pieces will be used for performance at, and promotion of, the Freewill Shakespeare Festival 2017. This is a collaborative process wherein all members will write music, adapt the script, rehearse, and perform.

This flexible position will take place part-time from May 16-July 16, 2017.

Ideal for someone with skills in: Acting, Puppeteering, Education, Music, and Improvisation.

This is an independent production meant to support emergence of new artists and students.

Those selected for an audition will be contacted with further details.

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