We are looking to recruit a Stage/ Production Manager and 3 Emerging artists for the Lost Voices Project.
Lost Voices is a 2 year project which creatively explores the lost voices of young people who have not traditionally been heard, including young people with experience of the care system and young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Mess Up The Mess is working with Llamau and City and County of Swansea Children’s Services to support young people to find their voice, develop, shape and create their own large scale artwork.
16-25 year olds from across South Wales are working with some of Wales’ leading artists to co-create a public artwork in July 2023 which will give voice to their experiences and tell the stories they want to tell. The destination in this creative journey is still being developed, but this is what we know so far:
We are going to make a multi-artform installation journey/experience for an audience “The Not So Fun, Fun House” that is:
- Part installation
- Part live performance
- Part gig
- Emotional experience
- Multi-sensory
- Exploring the themes and links between Homelessness & Mental health
CALL OUT FOR STAGE / PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced Stage / Production Manager to join us for our Lost Voices Project. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding of the logistics of immersive theatrical events, and working with a diverse group of young people that access Llamau and Children’s services.
The role will involve working with young people who have been through the care system, have experienced homelessness or been at risk of it due to other factors within their lives such as living with a hidden disability or identifying as LGBTQI+.
This work involves working with young people under the age of 18. The successful artist will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Mess Up The Mess before starting the work.
COMMITMENT & FEE:
Wednesdays 4:30-6:60pm in Cardiff and Swansea (alternating each week) between Mar and July
2 x full day Rehearsals days (dates tbc) – where all the young people will come together from both areas
Pre-production weeks w/c 26th Jun & w/c 3rd July
Production week 10th July
Event 14th & 15th July
Other dates to be discussed
Fee £4630.00 plus reasonable travel expenses
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, you must send us a CV, up to 500 word cover note explaining why you would be right for the role or an up to 2 minute video talking about this instead. If you have links to an online portfolio please share this with us also. The deadline for submissions is Friday 24th Feb. interviews to be held week of the 27th Feb
Please use this online form www.signup.cymunedmessup.cymru/stage-manager-callout/ to send us your application.
CALLOUT FOR EMERGING ARTISTS FOR LOST VOICES
We are looking for 3 roles:
- An emerging visual artist/maker/designer
- An emerging lighting designer
- An emerging audio visual / multimedia artist
These artists must be excited about building their skills and experience in working alongside young people aged 16-25. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to break down barriers to participation and build rapport with diverse groups of young people. You will be inspired by co-creating with young people and the power of the arts to transform them and their environments.
The role will involve working with young people who have been through the care system, have experienced homelessness or been at risk of it due to other factors within their lives such as living with a hidden disability or identifying as LGBTQI+. We are looking for an artist and artistic practice that the participants can relate to.
This work involves working with young people under the age of 18. The successful artist will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Mess Up The Mess before starting the work.
COMMITMENT & FEE:
Wednesday evenings 4:30- 6:30pm in Cardiff and Swansea
Production week – 10th July (event 15th & 16th July)
Fee: £1080.00 plus reasonable travel expenses. Mess Up The Mess will provide materials for the workshops.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, you must send us a CV, up to 500 word cover note explaining why you would be right for the role or an up to 2 minute video talking about this instead. If you have links to an online portfolio please share this with us also. The deadline for submissions is Friday 24th Feb. interviews to be held week of the 27th Feb.
Please use this online form www.signup.cymunedmessup.cymru/emerging-artist-callout/ to send us your application.
