“You guys have fully turned me into a professional facilitator…with confidence!” Creating Routes Trainee

WHAT IS CREATING ROUTES?Creating Routes is a FREE practical training programme for BAME theatre makers who want to use their creative skills in community settings (e.g. working with groups in schools, community organisations, health settings, criminal justice etc.)

This programme is a collaboration between Talawa, Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) and Goldsmiths University of London. Creating Routes trainees get the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to gain employment in Participatory Arts sector.

Creating Routes alumni have gone onto work with: London Bubble Theatre Company, Young Vic, Birmingham REP, Imperial War Museum, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Battersea Arts Centre and of course EEA and Talawa.

This programme is made up of:

PHASE 1 (September – December 2019) Trainee Meet & Greet at EEA: Wednesday 25 September, 6 – 8pm

Trainee Workshops at EEA: 6 intensive workshops led by Talawa and EEA:

Saturday 5 October, 10am – 4pm Saturday 26 October, 10am – 4pmSaturday 2 November, 10am – 4pmSaturday 16 November, 10am – 4pmSaturday 30 November, 10am – 4pmSaturday 14 December, 10am – 4pm

Workshops at Goldsmiths: Creating and facilitating workshops for different community groups with Goldsmiths MA Applied Theatre students

Monday 30 September, 2 – 5pmMonday 7 October, 2 – 5pmMonday 14 October, 2 – 5pmMonday 21 October, 2 – 5pmMonday 28 October, 2 – 5pmMonday 11 November, 2 – 5pmMonday 18 November, 2 – 5pmMonday 25 November, 2 – 5pmMonday 2 December, 2 – 5pm Monday 9 December, 2 – 5pm

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PHASE 2 (January – July 2020)

Work Experience and Mentoring: Work alongside Talawa and EEA Creative Practitioners in community settings (there will be some paid opportunities)Mentoring sessions, to be arranged with you!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Creating Routes is open to Black theatre-makers aged between 18 and 25 years old.

Essential Criteria: Committed to a career in participatory arts facilitation Skilled and experienced in performance/theatre-making (in any role; as a writer,

performer, designer etc.) Passionate about using theatre and other art forms with young people and/or adults

in community settings Willing to work and learn collaboratively (with peers and professionals) Excellent verbal communication skills Ability to work to high professional standards, i.e. punctual, organised and self-

motivated Be committed and able to attend ALL of the designated dates

Desirable Criteria: Some experience of working in participatory arts Knowledge of other art forms or experience of working cross art-form

HOW TO APPLYTo apply please complete the application form and email or post it to recruitment@talawa.com by:

Monday 2 September, 6.00pm

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a recruitment workshop and interview on:

Wednesday 11 September, 6.00pm-8.30pm Taking place at Goldsmiths University London.

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CREATING ROUTES APPLICATION FORMPlease complete this form and email it to recruitment@talawa.com or post it to Recruitment – Creating Routes, Talawa Theatre Company, Richmix 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd September, 6pm.

NAME DATE OF BIRTH

POSTAL ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER

CAN YOU MAKE THE RECRUITMENT WORKSHOP AND ALL OTHER DATES IN THE PROGRAMME? *Circle/delete as appropriate.

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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO IN THE FUTURE?

WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF CREATING ROUTES AND WHAT WOULD YOU BRING TO THE GROUP?

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