Oval House Theatre recruiting for Truth About Youth Associates

Recruiting Truth About Youth Associates

We are looking for 10 Young Associates to be on placement with us until July 2012. If you are a writer, actor, producer, dancer, director, designer, technician, or film-maker aged 16-21ys old then we want to hear from you.

You will receive a bursary and will be mentored by a professional practitioner supporting you to develop and enhance skills in your chosen field.

As a Young Associate you will earn a Silver Arts Award, have access to free rehearsal space to pursue your own ideas, lead projects and finally assist in Truth About Youth’s major performances throughout 2012.

The Co-operative Foundation’s Truth about Youth programme challenges and changes negative perceptions about young people, by supporting projects which enable them to work with adults, the media and the wider community. As a Young Associate, you will become a Truth About Youth Ambassador, representing Oval House and promoting the positive image of London’s young.

All you need to do is email a CV and covering letter, detailing relevant experience (previous placements/castings/education and training) and telling us why you think you would make a strong Young Associate for Truth about Youth. Please clearly state on the letter your preferred strand (eg. Director).

Please note this is NOT a full-time placement but the demands are high, the rewards higher and a strong level of commitment is required.All enquiries and applications to be sent to Halima.Chitalya@ovalhouse.com by Monday 5th September 12pm. Interviewing 12th & 13th September. Start date 16th September.