Artist in Residence (Youth Theatre)
TYCs Artist in Residence is responsible for implementing and delivering The Young Company’s annual youth theatre workshop program, including the co-ordination of the Short Cuts and Crunch annual performance program. They will work closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director in the implementation of the company’s artistic program, and work with other staff in the delivery of all The Young Company’s projects and services.
TYCs Artist in Residence is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, and initiative; a demonstrable knowledge of the performing arts industry; possess the ability to contribute to the strategic outlook of the organisation; and demonstrate a mature approach to relationship management. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience in the programming and/or delivery of youth theatre workshop programs.
ABOUT TYC
TYC awakens children and young people’s imaginations; inspiring a culture of true creativity. TYC was established in 2009 and has grown to become a multi-award winning and nationally recognised professional youth theatre company that awakens children and young people’s imaginations; inspiring a culture of true creativity. Our mission at The Young Company is to spark the imagination and fuel a sense of discovery in children and young people. We do this through innovative theatre for, by and with children and young people as well as a creative programme of learning, in a welcoming and stimulating environment.
We create exceptional theatre experiences that educate, engage, challenge and inspire children, young people and their communities. We inspire generations to explore the wonder of their world and transform the way children and young people engage in and experience live theatre.
At TYC our theatre training is especially unique because our professional team of practitioners believe that the best place for young performers to learn their craft is on stage in front of an audience. We showcase young talent at the end of each semester, during school holiday programs, also during term-time for our main-stage productions and community events. We reinterpret classic and contemporary stories for our time and also commission brave and relevant new writing. We are as ambitious as the young people we serve. Participants make new friends while also developing their acting techniques, self-confidence, communication and presentation skills, as well as their creativity and performance resume.
TYC is a not-for-profit organisation and a regional beacon of professional quality theatre for, with and by children and young people. We engage our community and regional Queensland in the power of theatre to enrich and transform the lives of children and young people.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
To apply please send a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) with a minimum of two referees via email to GM@theyoungcompany.com.au.
TYCs Artist in Residence is responsible for implementing and delivering The Young Company’s annual youth theatre workshop program, including the co-ordination of the Short Cuts and Crunch annual performance program. They will work closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director in the implementation of the company’s artistic program, and work with other staff in the delivery of all The Young Company’s projects and services.
TYCs Artist in Residence is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, and initiative; a demonstrable knowledge of the performing arts industry; possess the ability to contribute to the strategic outlook of the organisation; and demonstrate a mature approach to relationship management. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience in the programming and/or delivery of youth theatre workshop programs.
ABOUT TYC
TYC awakens children and young people’s imaginations; inspiring a culture of true creativity. TYC was established in 2009 and has grown to become a multi-award winning and nationally recognised professional youth theatre company that awakens children and young people’s imaginations; inspiring a culture of true creativity. Our mission at The Young Company is to spark the imagination and fuel a sense of discovery in children and young people. We do this through innovative theatre for, by and with children and young people as well as a creative programme of learning, in a welcoming and stimulating environment.
We create exceptional theatre experiences that educate, engage, challenge and inspire children, young people and their communities. We inspire generations to explore the wonder of their world and transform the way children and young people engage in and experience live theatre.
At TYC our theatre training is especially unique because our professional team of practitioners believe that the best place for young performers to learn their craft is on stage in front of an audience. We showcase young talent at the end of each semester, during school holiday programs, also during term-time for our main-stage productions and community events. We reinterpret classic and contemporary stories for our time and also commission brave and relevant new writing. We are as ambitious as the young people we serve. Participants make new friends while also developing their acting techniques, self-confidence, communication and presentation skills, as well as their creativity and performance resume.
TYC is a not-for-profit organisation and a regional beacon of professional quality theatre for, with and by children and young people. We engage our community and regional Queensland in the power of theatre to enrich and transform the lives of children and young people.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Relevant experience and/or tertiary qualifications in theatre/education sectors
- Ability to take initiative as well as respond to direction.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer Skills
- Blue Card
- Driver’s license.
To apply please send a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) with a minimum of two referees via email to GM@theyoungcompany.com.au.
