Community Post Type: Callouts

Paperwork Theatre are seeking 2 actor-musicians for their production of DEEP BLUE produced for the Liverpool Everyman Theatre main stage this autumn.

Breakdown

Matt – male, playing age 30-40. Must be an accomplished guitarist and singer.
The guy from Tesco. He’s charming, he’s funny, he’s attentive – he’s perfect boyfriend material for Reilly.

Harry – any gender, playing age 25-40. Must be an experienced drummer with acting experience.
The houseplant. Reilly’s only companion.

Dates

Rehearsals 26th September -14th October
Tech & show week 17th-22nd October
Fee – equity minimum rates

About the play

DEEP BLUE is a raw, tender and comic exploration of what it means to belong, punctuated by an original
indie-rock soundtrack.

DEEP BLUE premiered digitally in 2021. It will be staged live in Autumn 2022 in Liverpool Everyman Theatre.

To apply

Please send a CV (including a link to your Spotlight profile if applicable) to info@paperworktheatre.co.uk by
midday on Friday 2nd September. Include: DEEP BLUE CASTING in the subject title.

In addition, please send a self tape of:

– A short contemporary monologue (for the role of Matt only)

– Singing a contemporary song whilst playing guitar/ drums

Self tapes must be no longer than 3 mins in total. Please send this via WeTransfer to the email address
above.

If shortlisted, applicants must be free to attend an audition on 8th September at a Liverpool City Centre
Location.

At Paperwork Theatre, they aim to achieve a balanced portrayal of Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and
Deaf and Disabled people in our performances.

They are particularly keen to hear from performers from underrepresented backgrounds and to engage with
diverse performers in their productions.

Coram Beanstalk is calling for volunteers in Liverpool to come forward this summer to train as reading helpers with the charity and support local primary school children with their reading from next term.

Schools in Liverpool have a particularly high demand for reading helpers with many children waiting to receive vital support to not only boost their reading confidence and attainment but also inspire a love of reading.

In the wake of the disruption to children’s education caused by the pandemic, recent research by the Education Policy Institute found that children in the North of England suffered greater learning losses than those living in other regions.

With news that this year’s SATs results have slumped, as well as the projected summer learning loss that disproportionately affects children from disadvantaged households, Coram Beanstalk volunteer reading helpers will play a crucial role in re-engaging children in the autumn term.

New volunteers in Liverpool can begin training anytime during the year, and those able to start now can join training in August or September to be ready to start working with children as they begin the new school year.

Amy Lewis, Head of Coram Beanstalk, said: “Our volunteers are the face and heart of Coram Beanstalk, we really value the time they give to the children we exist to help. We love to hear of the fun they have in school and are delighted that 98% of our volunteers would recommend us to a friend. If you’re thinking of joining us, go for it!”

Local schools that partner with Coram Beanstalk are also clear about the benefits volunteers bring. Caroline Smith from Middlefield Primary in Liverpool praised the dedication of volunteer reading helpers and their ability to get children excited about reading: “Fully trained, professional in manner and all have lovely dispositions with our children.

They provide enthusiasm and support for children who are less confident in reading and give them the self-esteem to answer and ask questions in whole classroom situations. The children constantly ask ‘when is it my reading day’ and we have a queue of children ready and willing to take part”.

For Coram Beanstalk volunteers, one of the most rewarding aspects is the rapport they develop with the children. The one-to-one relationship means that volunteers can really get to know a child and find out which books might spark their interest. Liverpool volunteer Stephen Donoghue said: “At first, I saw four hesitant and unsure children. Now I see blossoming confidence, energy and wonderful smiles. It’s smashing being a Coram Beanstalk Reading Helper.”

From application to introduction to a local school, where a match is waiting, the whole recruitment journey for new volunteers is currently averaging 30 days from application to completing training and DBS checks.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, visit Coram Beanstalk’s website.

Award-winning independent production and training organisation First Take are looking for 10 Queer Poets, Rappers & Spoken Word Performers to collaborate with them on a series of films and a live performance as part of Queer inSight and Homotopia Festival this year.

The Stoller Hall is excited to offer performance and career development opportunities for up to six early career stage musicians.

They are inviting applications to the scheme for musicians to work with them to perform, develop audiences, capture video and audio footage, and develop marketing, fundraising and management skills to support their career development.

The scheme will involve a performance opportunity in The Stoller Hall as part of their core event programme and provides an opportunity to capture film and audio footage, to help digitally to support the launch of the artist’s career. Participants in the scheme will be given mentoring in marketing and promotion, PR, fundraising, and general management from our in-house team of venue managers and educators.

For more information, visit their website https://stollerhall.com/about/work-with-us/jobs/

dot-art and Bruntwood are delighted to unfurl the winning design from their Climate Crisis theme AND announce the launch of the fourth open call for the Flag It Up project.

For this round they have teamed up with Homotopia, the UK’s longest running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, to explore the issues facing this community in our city today. They are asking Liverpool City Region artists to design a flag to shine a spotlight on these themes.

Flag It Up is a partnership between dot-art and Bruntwood to create an exciting new platform for public art in Liverpool – using flags! As well as seeing their flag design brought to life, the selected artists receive a fee of £500 and a one year artist membership with dot-art.

The flagpole is mounted on the Grade II listed Exchange Court, 1 Dale Street, built in 1858 for the Liverpool and London Insurance Company and currently home to RBS. The large central flagpole, which is mounted above the main entrance and rises to the second floor, was unused for many years. This project aims to bring it back to life with a newly commissioned contemporary artwork flown as a flag, every 6 months.

In September 2020, they launched an open call for artists based in the Liverpool City Region to design the first flag, which was in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. Sumuyya Khader was selected and her work, entitled “Black, We Exist” was displayed for 6 months. Our second call, in response to International Women’s Day addressed issues around gender equality. Artist Charlotte Southall was commissioned and her work “Reach” flew for 6 months.

Their third call – to coincide with COP26 in Glasgow – was exploring issues of climate change and was won by artist Tommy Graham, whose flag is now on display. The work, entitled “Caution, High Tide” is a timely, powerful and thought-provoking statement.

Tommy says: “I have created a simple, stark and iconic hazard yellow flag denoting the high water mark, suspended 40+ft above street level. I often use fatalist humour to highlight serious issues, which is exactly what I’m aiming for here. I invite the audience to imagine a near future in which everything below the flag is completely submerged in water.”

For their fourth open call, we are asking artists to explore issues faced by the LGBTQIA community. Liverpool has a long history of being an open and welcoming city, which they would love to see celebrated, yet it has faced many challenges and difficulties, such as the recent homophobic and transphobic attacks we sadly saw in the city, which you may choose to reflect as well.

They would particularly like to hear from artists from communities marginalised within the LGBTQIA community or excluded from mainstream settings, and hear a range of new voices.

Instructions for Artists

• To apply, please complete the submission form here:
https://form.jotform.com/dotart/flag-it-up-4 
• You will NOT need to produce a full design, just samples of previous work and any ideas you have of how you would approach the commission.
• The selected artist will need to produce a completely new and original piece of work.
• The final artwork will need to be suitable for reproduction on a 10×6 foot / 305x182cm flag and have visual impact from ground level.
• The original art work and copyright will remain the property of the artist.

The closing date for submissions is 5pm Friday 19th August

Altru Drama CIC are now casting for talented, versatile actors for ‘Charlotte’s Web’ which will tour school and community venues in November & December 2022.

Performances are Monday – Saturday and primarily in the North-West of England.

They are looking for 4 actors for this new adaptation of Charlotte’s Web by E.B White which is currently still in development. The piece will run at an hour long, with lots of audience participation and live music played throughout.

The play will be an innovative storytelling performance, which is engaging for children of all ages and families too.
All actors should be strong multi-role physical performers with comedic and storytelling skills. They are keen for all actors to have some musical skill, the ability to play an instrument is desirable but not essential. All cast members
will be required to sing.

As the piece is performed at a variety of locations, we will prioritise those who are drivers, aged 25+ and have 3 years of driving experience.

Rehearsals:

Wednesday 16th November – Friday 25th November
Weekdays only (Possibly including one evening)

Tour:

Monday 28th November – Wednesday 21st December
Some weekend performances.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Charlotte the Spider

Female identifying actor. They are looking for a strong physical performer, possibly with a dance background/skills. Charlotte is kind, supportive and wise with a gentle energy. This actor will also be required to multi-role and
play other parts in the performance.

Wilbur the Pig

Any gender. We are looking for a young looking performer with lots of energy, strong physical skills and an excellent singing voice. Wilbur is the runt of the little who becomes the star of the show! He has a youthful energy, a
zest for life and is the best friend you could have. This actor will also be required to multi-role and play other parts in the performance.

Fern

Female identifying actor. We are looking for an actor with a youthful appearance but plenty of sass and determination. Fern is the young daughter of the farm into which Wilbur is born. Her tenacity and strength
mean Wilbur is not sent to his death. This actor will also be required to multirole and play other parts in the performance.

Templeton the Rat

Any gender. We are looking for a strong performer with great comedic skills and good musicality. Ideally this actor will play the guitar or another instrument. Templeton is a selfish rat who lives in the farm and, despite his gruff exterior, supports the efforts of Charlotte and the others to save Wilbur.

Fee: £494 per week.

Due to the nature of this project, they require applicants to have a North West base.

Applicants must hold a current DBS (issued within the last 12 months) or be willing to apply for one at their own cost.

Altru Drama is committed to Equal Opportunities and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, which reflects the young people we work with and for. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please go to their website and download the application form. The application form should then be completed and returned with your performers CV or spotlight link and headshot.

If you have a link to a showreel, particularly if this includes work that is relevant / demonstrates your musical ability please also include this in your email.

Please return everything to jobs@altru.co.uk. (Please note, the mailbox will be monitored and attended to on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Application checklist:

• Completed application form
• CV/Spotlight link
• Headshot
• Showreel link (if you have one)

Closing date: Sunday 14th August 9.00pm

If they would like to invite you to audition, you will be notified on the 17th August 2022.

Audition Day: Tuesday 23rd August 2022. Decisions made and outcomes sent: Wednesday 24th August

If you have any questions, please contact: jobs@altru.co.uk