Engage with the company through first-hand participation in our devising theatre practice, observing rehearsals of a major work, and connecting with our performers and teams across two key projects.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THIS TAKE PLACE?
At the Back to Back Studio at 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong, in the September School Holidays, 2023
● 5:30pm – 6:30pm Thursday 7 September (VIRTUAL WELCOME SESSION)
● 10am – 3:30pm Tuesday 26 September
● 10am – 3:30pm Wednesday 27 September
● 10am – 5pm Thursday 28 September
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are seeking applications from students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), who have a strong interest in the theatre making roles within the performing arts, who are keen to join us during their school holidays, and who are open to working with people with disabilities. Back to Back Theatre are known for working with intellectual and physical diversity: we are also interested in creating pathways for people who may have experienced disadvantage or been excluded on the basis of cultural background. Ensuring we work with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures brings knowledge and experience into our company, which is a benefit to us all.
WHAT ARE PROPOSED STUDENT OUTCOMES?
Work experience recipients will gain exposure to the creative industries, insights into the multitude of career options in the performing arts, access to artistic practice in devised theatre, increased confidence, independence, networking and knowledge of workplace expectations. We also hope participants feel inspired to undertake further study and/or training.
DO I PAY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY?
There is NO participation fee; Back to Back Theatre will pay participants an honorarium for travel and incidentals:
● $30 a day for Regional Geelong Students
● $50 per day for Melbourne/ Regional Victoria Students (Greater than 40kms from Geelong)
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions please contact us here.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE BEHIND THE SCENES WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM?
Download & complete this expression of interest form and/or by sending a video response to the questions by 28 July 2023 via email here.