Work Experience

Hammerpuzzle Theatre Company Work Experience Opportunity

Research & Development Week

As part of Hammerpuzzle Theatre Company’s current activity, we are conducting some research and development (R&D) around our human connection with the sea and the stories it can tell us. The intention is to use this as the basis to develop a touring theatre production at some point in the future.

We will spend a week working online (on Zoom) to explore this topic, working towards creating a short audio recording of our findings.

As part of this week we have the opportunity to provide a number of work experience opportunities for individuals not currently working in the industry but would like to be. If you are interested in one of these specific roles, we would like to hear from you:

  • Performer
  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Designer

Who is this opportunity for?

This opportunity is for anyone aged 18+ who is a 2020 graduate And/Or is NOT currently working within the performing arts industry but would like to be.

You must have a specific interest in one of the above roles.

Please note – this is an online opportunity. You must be able to access a good internet connection and use Zoom.

You must be available for one day during the week 14th-18th September 2020 from 10am-6pm.

We acknowledge those who are Deaf/disabled, or from Black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds or a low socio-economic background are still under represented in the workforce and we would particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

What will I be doing?

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Shadow our team and observe some of our R&D process on Zoom
  • Have a one to one session with one of the professionals involved
  • Take part in a Q&A about the role you are interested in

How do I apply?

There will be no interviews for this opportunity. Individuals will be selected based on their answers to the following questions:

  • What is the role you are interested in?
  • What is it about a career in this role that interests you?
  • What do you think you would get out of taking part in our R&D work experience opportunity – why is it important to you now?
  • How did you find out about this opportunity?

You can apply by sending a video, audio recording or written answers to the above questions.

Please send these answers to: [email protected] by Friday 4th September at 10am.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

We will get back to everyone and confirm whether you have been offered a place by Monday 7th September.

Access

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to be able to participate in the R&D so we can ensure we put appropriate support in place.

I’m not sure this opportunity is for me, are there any other ways of getting involved?

We still have other ways to get involved with Hammerpuzzle’s work…we will be offering open access development opportunities this autumn. Please keep an eye on our social media and website for announcements.