One Trunk Theatre (OTT) is hiring 2 Artists-In-Residence to participate in our Summer Residency Program! The intensive 8 week residency will run from May 13 - July 6th 2024 and includes training, mentorship, and performance. Artists-in-Residence will be cast as the lead actors in our TYA touring production of Saplings, an interactive musical for very young audiences!

This year, our call is open to artists who are interested in working with/performing for young children (ages 3-10). While we encourage applications from artists of all disciplines, we are looking to fill two specific roles in relation to the Saplings tour as performers. These performer roles will include LOTS of interaction with audiences and will require a sense of play, improvisation, and comfort onstage. Additionally, we are specifically seeking applicants who are able to play a string instrument confidently. 

This is a residency that constitutes a paid opportunity for artists that are 30 years old or younger (as determined by our funder- Canada Summer Jobs), to cultivate new skills to aid in developing their own artistic practice. One Trunk Co-Artistic Producers and Board Members will lead the program,  provide mentorship, and facilitate workshops with other mentors that are tailored specifically for our artists in residence to further this goal of building upon new and established skills.

We encourage, and will prioritize, applications from artists who identify as Queer / 2SLGBTQIA+, Global Majority folx (IBPOC), as well any other Equity Deserving group. We are committed to creating spaces where all artists and audiences feel safe and represented within our community. Artists of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered with the utmost sincerity.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Length of Contract:  May 13th - July 6th, 2024. 

Rate of Pay: $20/hr 

Schedule: 30 hours a week, generally Monday-Friday 10am-3pm with some flexibility required around performance dates (including infrequent weekend performances).

Responsibilities: 

• Work with One Trunk Staff and Board to rehearse, mount and tour Saplings.

• Attend workshops led by professional artists from various artistic disciplines.

• Under the guidance of OTT staff, train together as an ensemble and explore theatre creation, site specific theatre, and theatre for the very young to aid in the development, rehearsal and public performance/presentation of Saplings.

• Other duties/tasks as assigned, which may include tasks such as general administration or helping to paint a prop!

Qualification/Skills: 

• An interest in theatre/performance creation & development

• Knowledge of theatre/performing arts, improv, physical theatre, puppetry, clown, comedy etc.

• Experience performing for or working with children is considered an asset

• Strong vocal ability (unaccompanied singing, campfire style singing and projection in outdoor spaces)

• Ability to play at least one musical instrument at the level of being able to independently lead a group in a sing-a-long 

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to problem solve & work collaboratively 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying organized and on task

• Ability to lift set pieces (up to 50lbs)

• Drivers license and strong driving record an asset

• Must be able to conduct a Criminal Record check and register in the Adult & Child Abuse Registry if awarded contract

Deadline for Applications: March 1st, 2024

Auditions take place on: March 13th, 2024

To apply, follow the following link, and fill out the google form: 

https://forms.gle/TnWbPh1d7BBZyUUz7

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send a cover letter or video and a brief CV/Resume including which position(s) you are applying for (performer, musician and/or producer). In your cover letter or video (no more than 1 page or 3 min), please tell us a bit about yourself, specify how you meet the qualifications, and address the following questions:

• What is your creative process? What media do you work in? How do you want to grow your artistic process?

• Share your performance experience.

• Share your experience working with young children. 

• What would you bring to this summer program?

• What excites you about touring a show for young children? 

• Outline any experience you have in working with kids 5 and under.

Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of peers.