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Sprocket Theatre is recruiting for a co-producer to join their team in taking THE RULES: SEX, LIES & SERIAL KILLERS to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August, 2015.
download the job description here. The ideal candiate will be highly motivated, resourceful and excited to get stuck in with the unique challenges and opportunities of taking a show to the Fringe. Working alongside artistic director Lila Whelan, responsibilities will include: · fundraising for the show (crowdfunding, trusts and grants, fundraising events) · press, PR and marketing · coordinating and collaborating with the production team · budget management THE RULES: SEX, LIES & SERIAL KILLERS Psychopaths Jay, Mel and Steven meet up once in a while to unwind, hang up their guns and let their hair down - within a few guidelines established for their protection and anonymity of course. But when the innocent Teresa enters their world, loyalties are tested and the rules start to get broken, one by one. And when serial killers break the rules, the consequences can be a little...messy. But hey, rules are made to be broken, aren't they? SPROCKET THEATRE Sprocket was established in 2012 to create theatre that moves, challenges, haunts and entertains. We do this by working on all levels from a place of truth and positivity, engaging new and emerging talent, and ensuring women represent at least fifty per cent of each production – on and off stage. Previous productions include THE DEEP SPACE at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London (★★★★ Female Arts, ★★★★ The Public Reviews, ★★★★ Everything Theatre). Key Dates: Auditions: 1 & 2 June Film trailer: 13 June Rehearsals: 1 – 17 July (Weds-Sat)* Preview: week of 20 July (TBC) Travel to Edinburgh: 3 August Tech: 6 August Performances: 7 – 29 August * The producer will be expected to attend one rehearsal per week Hours: Part time with regular production meetings. Start date 23 May. You will also be expected to be part of the Edinburgh team for the duration of the festival Fee: A small fee is currently guaranteed. Travel and accommodation to Edinburgh will be provided. Please note this is a freelance position. For more information or to apply please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role to Lila at sprockettheatre@gmail.com Application deadline: Friday 15 May Interviews: Wednesday 20 May
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Sprocket Theatre is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Director for its Edinburgh Fringe debut of THE RULES, a black comedy about sex, lies and serial killers. Location: London rehearsals, theSpace on the Mile, Edinburgh Fee: £600 plus 1 week accommodation and travel to/from Edinburgh Dates: 15 July – 12 August 15 July - 4 August rehearsals in London, 5 August travel to Edinburgh, 6 August dress/tech, 7, 8 August previews, 10 – 29 August performances (director will be required in Edinburgh until 12 August). The role will include: Production meetings with writer and designers, support with casting, rehearsals, promoting the show in Edinburgh with team, opportunity to create a trailer. Experience of working with new writing and the Edinburgh Fringe is preferred. Please send a CV and cover letter to Lila Whelan at sprockettheatre@gmail.com. Deadline: 20/03/15, 5pm Interviews: w/c 23 March Co-Producer
Sprocket Theatre is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic producer to join their team in working alongside artistic director Lila Whelan in taking THE RULES to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2015. The position would suit an emerging producer who is loves new writing and is looking to experience Edinburgh, develop industry contacts and knowledge, and gain valuable skills collaborating with a passionate theatre company. Duties are likely to include: finding rehearsal space finding and working with production team assisting with fundraising assisting with PR and marketing sourcing accommodation / booking trains Hours Part time with regular production meetings in run up to the festival. You will also be expected to be part of the Edinburgh team for a minimum of one week Fee A small fee is currently guaranteed. This is liable to increase dependent on successful outcome of fundraising. Please note this is a freelance position. Candidates are encouraged to attend a rehearsed reading of THE RULES on Wednesday 18 February at 7.30pm, central London. Please contact Lila to register your interest. For any more information, or to apply for the role, please send a CV and a covering letter to sprockettheatre@gmail.com Deadline 27 February 5pm 2.02.15 Day 1 of the 28 Plays Later! The challenge? To write a new play every day for the month of Feb - run by The Space Theatre (space.org.uk) Theme for Play 1? Zombies... Read Lila's submission below :) On 20 November, Sprocket hosted a rehearsed reading of Lila's latest play The Rules , directed by Abigail Pickard Price (Off West End nominated, Best Director 2014) in the Nursery Theatre.
We had a fantastic day workshopping the play, and some excellent feedback from the invited audience - watch this space for the next rehearsed reading! Cast: James Thorne Ruth McMeel Keira Duffy Cameron Harle Find out more here. Donate to THE RULES Sprocket is gearing up to present The Rules this summer and we need your help!
Like many small companies, Sprocket is feeling the effect of the recent budget cuts and as such we are in dire need of making up the shortfall left by the withdrawal of various subsidies. We also want to give credit to the private supporters Sprocket has, which is why we've set up a brand-new supporters' network of Sprocket Patrons and Sprocket Angels. Please consider joining us as a Patron or as an Angel. Sprocket Patrons - donations £500+ Find out first about upcoming Sprocket plans Suggest ideas for future Sprocket productions Meet the Artistic Director and discuss the company Receive free tickets to all Sprocket productions and events Get listed on the website and all programmes (unless otherwise requested) Meet the cast of all productions Attend dress rehearsals and opening night parties Sprocket Angels - donations £100+ Attend press nights and opening night parties Receive advance notice of Sprocket productions and casting Get listed on the website and all programmes (unless otherwise requested) Receive regular updates about Sprocket’s work To become a Patron or an Angel, email us at sprockettheatre@gmail.com with 'Patron' or 'Angel' in the subject line. If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of Sprocket, please email sprockettheatre@gmail.com with 'Corporate' in the subject line to find out more about our sponsorship packages. Script Reading by Sprocket Theatre
Do you have a finished script but would like some constructive feedback before you send it out into the industry? Are you half way through a script and need guidance on the next step to take? Perhaps you just want a professional opinion? Sprocket Theatre can help - email us your script and within 21 days we will provide you with a detailed feedback report. Prices as follows: Plays under 25 pages: £25 Plays 25 pages - 50 pages: £40 Plays over 50 pages: £55 20% discount on second drafts following our feedback Send your script to sprockettheatre@gmail.com with 'Script Reading Service' in the subject line. We will then email you a payment request - 21 days starts on receipt of funds. Love stinks. |
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