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Back to Back Theatre

60 Little Malop St
Geelong
Victoria
Australia 3220

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PO Box 1257
Geelong
Victoria
Australia 3220

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Employment

Open Workshops

Back to Back Theatre are seeking theatre makers to join their open workshops!

Do you like theatre? Are you an actor or writer? Can you create stories or improvise? Back to Back theatre is running a free open workshop in Geelong and Melbourne for intellectually disabled artists, who might be interested in joining our Ensemble, to experience the company’s theatre making processes.

 

Who are Back to Back Theatre?

Back to Back Theatre are a professional theatre company based in Geelong and employs a group of actors who identify with intellectual disabilities, called the Ensemble.

We have been creating work since 1987 and have made over 24 shows and toured around the world.

Soon we will be looking for some more actors to join the Ensemble.

 

Ensemble statement

“We are not afraid to step into the cold, dark side. At first, we’re scared, but afterwards we feel good. We are witty, emotional, we go deep into the work, we go places you can’t go in real life.”

 

Back to Back Theatre

  • Makes new work for theatre
  • Performs shows in Geelong, interstate and overseas
  • Undertakes theatre projects with communities
  • Provides training and professional development for actors
  • Collaborates with other artists

 

Who can attend our workshops?

  • Do you have a passion for theatre, film and TV?
  • Are you over 18 years old?
  • Do you identify as having an intellectual disability?
  • Can you come to one of our workshops in April?
  • Will you agree to participate in a safe, respectful, collaborative, inclusive and flexible workshop?
  • We advocate for the inclusion and advancement of all identities.
  • We strongly encourage registrations from people from diverse cultural and linguistic background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

How to register for a theatre workshop?

Registration:

  • If you would like to come to a workshop, you need to contact us. You can:
  • call us on 5221 2029.
  • email us on recruitment@backtobacktheatre.com
  • drop in to 60 Little Malop St, Geelong during business hours.
  • Advise Back to Back of any access or support requirements you may need.
  • Tell us which workshop you would like to attend
  • Registrations close on Friday 5 April, 2024.

 

Workshops:

  • The workshops will be held on
    • Tuesday 16th April in Geelong, and/ or
    • Wednesday 17th April in Melbourne
  • Workshops will only be for half a day – 10:30am – 1:00pm.
  • You don’t need to have any previous formal acting experience.
  • There will be up to 20 people in each workshop. You will play theatre games, improvise scenes, tell a story or explore movement.
  • The Artistic Director and Ensemble will see how you work with others, how your imagination works and if you will be a good fit for Back to Back.

 

After the Workshops:

  • After the workshops, there will be time to ask questions.
  • The Artistic Director and Ensemble will discuss the up-and-coming auditions for the Ensemble, which will happen in July.
  • People who want to audition need to contact us, by
    1. calling us on 5221 2029.
    2. emailing us on recruitment@backtobacktheatre.com
    3. dropping in to 60 Little Malop St, Geelong during business hours.
  • Advise Back to Back of any access or support requirements you may need.
  • You don’t have to register for the auditions right away. You can think about it, and we will be in touch with you in May or June to see if you would like to audition.
  • We will advertise for the auditions in May or June.
  • You don’t have to have attended a workshop in order to register for an audition.

 

Can someone help me with my registration?

If you have any questions or need help with understanding the workshop process you can contact Christine Bennett on (03) 5221 2029 or email christine@backtobacktheatre.com