Intern Call Out for Empty Orchestra Tour
Photo by Liam Keown
perfectly serviceable/Lewys Holt are happy to announce a fantastic opportunity for a young person (18-25 yrs) to join them and the rest of the cast during the rehearsals and select dates of the national tour of their work Empty Orchestra. This opportunity is most suitable for someone interested in working in contemporary dance or theatre: performing, producing or stage managing.
What is Empty Orchestra?
‘Holt’s choreography is simply masterful’
(Reviews Hub, ★★★★1/2)
Three dancers perform their favourite karaoke hits. As each dancer takes their turn at the mic, the remaining two take to the space, becoming backing dancers, lip-syncing and encouraging each other into the spotlight. Through the revealing act of singing, Empty Orchestra creates a safe space to embrace both the wild, diva-like highs and deep, uncomfortable feelings of cringe inherent to karaoke.
See the pains, pleasures and coping strategies of each dancer unfold as they share their joy, timidity and power. Featuring classics ranging from Dolly Parton’s Jolene to Simon and Garfunkel’s Sound of Silence. And yes - you’re allowed to sing along.
‘…pushed boundaries, presenting a full range of human emotion in this spirited and sparkling production.’
(Londontheatre1 ★★★★)
Check out the trailer here
What’s the opportunity
We are looking for a young person (18-25 yrs) based in Leeds or or surrounding areas to take part in the project as an intern. This will involve:
shadowing the assistant choreographer (Eleanor Sikorski) in the rehearsal process
travelling to select dates to support the team during the preparation, get-in and performance of the show.
For at least one of the later tour dates the assistant choreographer will not be present so you will take on this supporting role.
Through this opportunity you will:
Assist with the rehearsal process pre tour
Assist with production elements and get-in for show at a range of national venues
Assist with producing elements pre and during the tour
Assist with Evaluation during the tour.
Be given bespoke mentoring time with Lewys Holt, assistant choreographer Eleanor Sikorski and producer Daniel Nicholas about your own career goals and how to achieve them.
Fee
£120 a day for 3 rehearsal days
£150 per performance for 4 performance dates.
In addition to this per diems at £22 a day, for each day working outside of home base, and an additional £100 for any travel days pre shows. All accommodation and travel will be covered via the company.
Eligibility
We are committed to helping nurture the next generation of artists. We strongly encourage applications from people who are:
Global majority
LGBTQIA+
Working class
Neurodivgent
You need to be between 18 - 25 years old at time of applying.
You will need to be familiar with IT programmes, Word and Excel, as well as have access to emails, you will need to be based in Leeds or surrounding areas.
You will need skills in time management and good communication skills
You will need to be available for the following dates:
4th-6th September - Rehearsals, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds
26th October - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
9th November - Nonsuch studios, Nottingham
24th November - Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton (travel day either side)
30th November - Deda, Derby (Staying overnight)
How to apply
Email dan@discerningnights.co.uk with answers to the the following questions:
Why are you interested in this project?
Up to 200 words
What is your relevant experience so far in dance or theatre?
Up to 200 words
We welcome video or audio applications, if so ensure that the total video/audio is no longer than 5 minutes and send a link to where we can download your application to dan@discerningnights.co.uk
Fill in an equal opportunities monitoring form which can be found here
Deadline is 23:59 on the 7th August.
Interviews will take place on the afternoon of the 10th August in Leeds City Centre.
The successful applicant will be notified by 11th August.