PLEASE NOTE THAT SIGN-UPS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE NOW CLOSED.
This year we’re creating a community performance in response to our upcoming new musical, The Ruff Tuff Cream Puff Estate Agency, which is directed by Adrian Jackson, and has book & lyrics by Sarah Woods as part of Coventry City of Culture.
Throughout this year the Membership of Cardboard Citizens has researched and developed themes around resistance, response to the housing crisis and inequality in Britain today.
We are now in the third phase of the project and are pleased to announce that we now looking for Member performers to take part in this unique, exciting community play, written by Writers Circle advanced group, led by Lisa Ogun’, with dramaturgy from Sarah Woods, directed by Terry O’Leary, and produced by Kiri Grant.
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This opportunity is open to all Members of Cardboard Citizens 18+. We encourage Members who haven’t engaged through online workshops and projects in the past year to register their interest.
[Please note this is not a paid opportunity however expenses will be available. Please note that if you sign up for Resistance Theatre you cannot sign up for Resistance Music, this is to open opportunities up to all Members.]
We are looking for 15 performers.
Workshops will be held at Cardboard Citizens HQ – click here for a map
Criteria for Resistance Theatre Performers:
- You must be able to commit to all the dates and times listed below:
- 11 Thursday evening workshops – 5pm to 9pm, 23 September to 2 December
- Evening Week intensive – 5pm to 9pm, Monday 29 November to Friday 3 December
- 3-day intensive Rehearsal – 10am to 6pm, Monday 6/Tuesday 7/Wednesday 8 December
- Show dates – 9 and 10 December (Time TBC depending on which piece you are in)
- Able to work in person – All workshops, rehearsal, and performance
- Need to be confident with script learning both independently and within the creative space
- Have good time keeping
- Enthusiasm for the project (Yes, let’s!)
- The ability to work in a team effectively and responsibly
- The ability to take direction from Director and Creative Team
- Willingness to collaborate and share ideas
If you are the above then we want to hear from you!
If you have any learning requirements or support needs to enable you to access this opportunity then please email aliyah@cardboardcitizens.org.uk
For any information regarding the project please email the Project Coordinator Aliyah Forde at aliyah@cardboardcitizens.org.uk
If you have signed up to the project, you will be contacted by a member of the Team via email by Tuesday 14th September
