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Introduction from Ann Wade

Hello All,

Things are quiet but busy here at the DaDaFest office as we are doing important work to get ready for Young DaDaFest and DaDaFest International 2016. Meantime Ruth Gould is still in the U.S. as a guest of the DisArt Festival - here's hoping that her journey back isn't as eventful as the trip out! See Ruth's blog to see what we mean. We are also sorting our tickets for the Graeae production of Blood Wedding at the Everyman next week. Its not often that we get a chance to see a play that incorporates BSLI and Audio Description in the production - so do take the opportunity to catch it while you can.

Cheers,

Ann

 

 

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DaDaFest and the DisArt Festival - podcast
 
Our Artistic Director, Ruth Gould, has been attending the DisArt Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan this last week - that's her, second left on stage, looking incredibly glamorous - although she had a bit of a nightmare trip getting there (see her blog, here, for more details!).  Once she finally got there, she found the time to take part in a podcast where she talks about DaDaFest and the DisArt Festival.  The podcast is here.
 

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DaDaFest's Latest Staff Member

Hello All,
 
I’m Jess, Ruth’s new Personal Assistant. I might not be as cute as Reba but I’m a bit more organised! I am here to assist Ruth in scheduling, note-taking and just about anything that she’ll have me do. As musician, music producer and composer as well as interdisciplinary performer I have worked in a number of different musical and performance settings. My main instrument is the Ukulele as well as voice and I have toured as a professional Ukulelist (yes that’s a thing!). I grew up in Germany as a child of both German and American parents, hence my mysterious accent. I’m grateful to be part of this lovely team and I look forward to working and interacting with all of you in the future!
 

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Disability & Deaf Arts News

New Course - BA Performance in BSL and English
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

From Autumn 2015, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) will be offering a unique new course, designed around the learning and teaching needs of the deaf performer.  The content has been developed in association with Solar Bear Theatre Company with input from a range of theatre, educational and deaf professionals. The shared aim is to widen the range of trained performers in the UK by providing the opportunity for talented performers within the deaf community.#

The working language of the programme will be British Sign Language and spoken English.
Deadline for applications to the course is 30 April 2015.

More information can be found at http://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-performance/
 

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Blood Wedding - Graeae - Everyman Theatre
Liverpool, 21-25 April.  Tickets £7.50



Tickets are still available for Graeae's highly acclaimed production of Lorca's 'Blood Wedding' which finishes its tour  at the Everyman Theatre next week, from 21 April until 25 April.  All of the performances have integrated BSL, along with audio description and captioning, and there will be a Post Show Talk with the cast and creative team after the 5.30pm performance on 23 April.

More information can be found on Graeae's website here, or click here for the BSL synopsis of the show or here for the audio flyer.

Tickets for the shows at the Liverpool Everyman can be bought by clicking this link.
 

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Opportunity for Disabled Artists - TV work
Location:  Manchester, Wales

Sky are looking for talented young disabled artists and performers throughout the UK. If you are aged under 25 then they would love to hear from you. You don’t have to have any previous experience but an interest in performing in front of camera is essential.
In association with Tidy Productions, they are looking for a new character for the Sky1 show STELLA, starring Ruth Jones. The successful candidate will be cast in the show which shoots in Wales in summer 2015.
They are also looking for presenters and would love to hear from you. If you have a passion for sports, music, dance or gardening – or just about anything that would make great TV, they want to hear from you.

Feel free to email them on: disabilityarts@emmastafford.tv and let them know a little bit about yourself, your age; interests and where you live. Ideally please include a photograph. Alternatively, call them on 0161 833 4263 for further information.

As part of this process they will be compiling a showreel featuring a range of performers.This may be used as a resource for the TV industry. So whilst you may not be chosen for the part in Stella or as a presenter, you may appear in the showreel and be contacted by other production companies, agents or broadcasters.

The first round of auditions have already been filled, but they are accepting self-tapes with a view to possibly putting on a second round of auditions - so don't delay!

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Arts Jobs and Opportunities

Project Co-Ordinator/Facilitator and Creative Partner - Mind The Gap/Freedom Studios
Deadline for applications: 12 noon 22 April 2015 (both posts)
Location: Bradford
 

These are freelance positions for the Magna Carta on Trial project in association with Freedom Studios.

Project Co-Ordinator/Facilitator: Mind The Gap is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and pro-active Project Co-Ordinator/Facilitator with excellent organisation and communication skills.  S'he will have responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the project, including liaising with young people and partners, facilitating community engagement, and project administration. Together with project partner organisations, they will deliver an exciting project, led by local young people with and without disabilities, which explores and shares the story of Magna Carta in this important 800th anniversary year. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk/jobs/

Creative Partner: On behalf of this partnership, Freedom Studios is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and proactive Creative Partner who will have expertise in creative direction, theatre facilitation and project management. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.freedomstudios.co.uk/about/work-with-us/jobs/

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Liverpool Rock'n'Roll Marathon
Deadline for applications: midnight, 26 April 2015
Location: Liverpool

On Sunday 14 June 2015, the Rock'n'Roll Marathon returns to Liverpool, and is on the lookout for great acts to perform along the route.  With a stage every mile, there are lots of opportunities to get your music heard by the thousands of runners who take part and their friends, family and spectators.

A mix of bands and performers is sought to wow the runners with their talent and keep them upbeat - rock and roll bands, drumming groups, choirs, solo artists, and more. Bands and performers selected will be offered further opportunities to perform in Liverpool over the summer.

To apply, visit Open Culture's website https://openculture.wufoo.com/forms/rock-n-roll-marathon/
 

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Ireland Cultural Corridor - The Bluecoat
Deadline for applications: 5pm, 30 June 2015
Location: Liverpool

Liverpool Ireland Cultural Corridor (LICC) is a joint initiative of the Bluecoat Liverpool and Create Ireland.  Its purpose is to facilitate contemporary artistic links between Liverpool and Ireland.

A major element of this work is to foster collaboration between artists.

LICC now seeks proposals from contemporary arts practitioners in Liverpool who wish to develop projects in Ireland, make links with Irish-based artists or explore ideas and opportunities in Ireland. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/opportunities
 

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Participation Co-Ordinator and Engagement Intern - The Bluecoat
Deadline for applications: Intern - 27 April 2015; Co-Ordinator - 3 May 2015
Location: Liverpool

The Bluecoat is Liverpool's centre of the contemporary arts, with a year-round programme of exhibitions and a range of dance, literature, live are and heritage events.

Participation Co-Ordinator:  This role will support the planning and implementation of the Participation programme through a combination of project co-ordination and direct delivery of activities with targetted groups and the public, both onsite and in community settings through outreach projects.  An enthusiastic individual is sought with good communication and organisation skills and experience of facilitating high quality creative activities. A genuine commitment so making the contemporary arts accessible is vital.  For more information or to apply, visit http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/participation-coordinator.

Engagement Intern:  Seeking a highly motivated intern for the Engagement unit to support their work across the areas of participation and marketing.  The post is challenging and rewarding and would be suitable for someone with an active interest in audience development through a variety of methodologies including the participatory arts.  This role is only open to applicants aged 18-24 years old, currently unemployed and in receipt of JobSeeker's Allowance or Universal Credit.  For more information or to apply, visit http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/engagement-intern.

 

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Trainee Production Manager - Manchester International Festival
Deadline for applications: 22 April 2015
Location: Manchester

Manchester International Festival in collaboration with HOME, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Royal Northern College of Music invites applications for the position of Trainee Production Manager.

This is a 12-month paid position aimed at a budding Production Manager who wishes to develop their professional skills and work experience in the North West.  The successful applicant will be hosted by MIG during the 2015 Festival and then seconded to partner organisations for three months each.

For more information or to apply, visit http://www.mif.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ or contact David Fox at recruitment@mif.co.uk

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Front Of House Manager and Venue Manager - Chester Performs
Deadline for applications: Front of House - 7 May 2015; Venue - 3 May 2015
Location: Chester

Chester Performs are looking for a dynamic Front of House Manager and exceptional Venue Manager for the forthcoming Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, which runs from 3rd July to 23rd August.

Front of House Manager: The role would suit someone with excellent customer service skills as it is a hands-on role which involves directly communicating with customers throughout and requires enthusiasm to lead from the front rather than behind the scenes.  It also requires considerable people management skills, so would suit someone with good management level experience in a high-quality customer-facing environment. For more information or to download the job pack, click here.

Venue Manager: The Venue Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of the venue and each performance, from show turnaround and technical troubleshooting to First Aid and the closing of the venue after each show.  This post is ideally suited to a technically-minded individual with a background in theatre and venue management.  The role will incorporate a combination of outdoor event production with technical and venue management.  You need to be a practical, hands-on manager with a resourceful and personable attitude as well as being a troubleshooter who is familiar with Health and Safety legislation and Best Practice. For more information or to download the job pack, click here.

Alternatively, for either position, contact Amber Knipe at recruitment@chesterperforms.com.

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Story Barn Developer - The Reader Organisation
Deadline for applications: 9am, 24 April 2015
Location:  Liverpool

The Story Barn will be a rich, magical visitor attraction helping young people become powerfully creative, socially mobile, reading adults.  During this initial start-up phase they are looking for a creative Developer who will report to and work closely with the Social Enterprise Manager.  Once the basic physical refurbishment of the Story Barn is complete, the Story Barn Developer will be responsible for creatively designing Story Barn activities and dressing the space, which will be a blank canvas, to suit these activities, then programming and managing the delivery of the activity - this will include the recruitment and management of staff.

This role is perfect for a creative individual who doesn't have significant business experience but is willing to learn and work hard to turn the Story Barn into something special.

For more information, visit http://www.thereader.org.uk/working-with-us/job-opportunities/current-opportunities/story-barn-developer.aspx or contact Nicola Copeland at nicolacopeland@thereader.org.uk.

 

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Online Projects Manager/Producer - Abandon Normal Devices
Deadline for applications:  12 noon, 24 April 2015
Liverpool/Manchester

Abandon Normal Devices (AND) are seeking a capable, exceptional communicator with a passion for technology, ideas and digital culture to manage and cultivate their online community and projects. The role is for someone who has an understanding and enthusiasm for internet culture and technology and enjoys writing about art, digital culture and film.

This post is for 6 months at 22.5 hours per week and is for an early career, mid-level experience candidate who can hit the ground running. It will feed into AND's overall organisational knowledge of internet culture and contemporary art and, while it will include administration and website management, it is primarily  a creative role which acts as the first point of contact to AND's audience and community.

For more information or to apply, visit http://www.andfestival.org.uk/blog/2015-opportunities/