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Shakespeare Nation is a community participation programme run by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and York Theatre Royal, which collaborates with people who have little or no experience of Shakespeare to explore his plays and make theatre that reflects and celebrates who we are as a nation.
York Theatre Royal and the RSC will build a community company to explore Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, and what this play means to them, their town or city and their lives.
We are looking for a Project Assistant to support on our weekly sessions, culminating in a sharing in 2025.
Dates/Times: 12.30pm – 4.30pm on Monday afternoons
Autumn 2024, weekly sessions:
Week 1: Monday 23 September 2024
Half term: 28 October
Week 10: Monday 02 December
Spring 2025, weekly sessions:
Week 1: Monday 13 January 2025
Half term: 17 February
Week 10: Monday 24 March
Sharing date TBC
Fee: £120 per session
Main Duties
To assist the Practitioner with the session – setting up the workshop room and resources required, collecting and accompanying latecomers, working positively in the group.
Encourage and motivate participants to actively engage in session activities.
Offer one-on-one assistance to participants who need extra support.
Adapt activities to meet the varying needs and abilities of participants.
To support the creation of a sharing responding to Hamlet.
To accompany the group on trips as and when appropriate.
Communicate with the Community Connector any concerns about participants wellbeing.
Be an advocate for access and inclusivity in the Arts.
Provide administration support around the project.
Job Requirements
Candidates must be over 18 years of age
Experience of community participation
Enthusiasm, imagination & drive
Understanding of theatre technical skills & practice
Good organisational skills
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience of working/volunteering on community theatre projects
Knowledge of Shakespeare
Must clear an enhanced DBS check