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 [email protected]

Application deadline: Friday 15 May
Interviews: Wednesday 20 May

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 [email protected] with 'Patron' or 'Angel' in the subject line.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of Sprocket, please email [email protected] 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 [email protected] with 'Script Reading Service' in the subject line.  

We will then email you a payment request - 21 days starts on receipt of funds.

As we're at the start of week two of rehearsing The Deep Space, now seems like a good time to introduce to our artist in residence, Brendon O'Hanlon!

Brendon specialises in drawing and painting portraits and he has joined us behind the scenes in the rehearsal room in order to observe, sketch and create portraits of the cast in action.

We'll be hosting an evening of Brendon's work one night at the Old Red Lion Theatre during the run of The Deep Space - check back soon to find out exactly when!

In the meantime you can find out more about Brendon and his work at www.Brendlefly.co.uk.

Sprocket Theatre is in need of a lovely male actor to read-in for the part of 'Liam' in our upcoming play, The Deep Space as our current Liam is unavailable on this day due to prior commitments. 

Liam is a cheeky chappy northerner, mid-20s, bit rough round the edges,  cocky and confident with a nasty edge to him.

If you match this description, are available from 9.30am to 4pm on Friday 1 February, can get to Newington Green, north London , have EXCELLENT sight reading skills  and are willing to join a company for the day then please email me your CV with link to your showreel.

This role is unpaid, but we can provide lunch and offer you a free ticket to a performance of The Deep Space.

Please note, this is NOT a casting, we just need a helpful actor to step in to Liam's shoes for the day to help us do a run of the play. We will, however, add you to our mailing list and keep you in touch with future castings.

[email protected]

Thanks!