Northern Stage is looking for six recent graduates, emerging artists or actors to form a fresh new company. You must have a commitment to working in the North East.
NORTH is a three month opportunity to make work, develop your skills and take the next step in your career with the full support of a professional theatre company. The company will be lead by Northern Stage’s Creative Associate Mark Calvert.
During NORTH you will:
- Spend 10 full weeks at Northern Stage
- Receive a grant to help support your time
- Enhance your skills and learn new techniques in workshops lead by industry professionals
- Create and perform two new pieces
- Receive advice and practical skills on creating your own work in the future including mentoring on producing, marketing and fundraising
- Get an ongoing commitment from Northern Stage to support your development
Auditions
To apply for an audition download an application form here
Closing date for applications: Monday 12 November.
You must have completed training in a performing arts discipline on a degree level course. Auditions will be a three day workshop from 21-23 November 10am – 4pm (location TBC).
- Day 1: Ensemble building and play.
- Day 2: Movement, Text and Song
- Day 3: Monologues. Prepare two speeches, one classical and one contemporary.
Key Dates
- Auditions: 21 – 23 Nov 2012
- Induction to Northern Stage: 4 days TBC Dec 2012
- North begins: 14 Jan 2013
- Final performances: 20 – 22 March 2013
For more information please contact Amy Carter on ACarter@northernstage.co.uk or 0191 2427244.