Scottish Youth Theatre is seeking an early career artist aged 18-25 to support the delivery of Shapeshift Aberdeen. Join the team as a Trainee Artist on a week of workshops exploring devising and collaborative theatre, be mentored by a professional artist and develop your facilitation and direction skills.

The project comprises a week of workshops for local young theatre makers (aged 17-25) to enhance their devising and theatre making skills. As the Trainee Artist, your role will be to co-deliver the week with the Lead Artist, supporting the group as they explore different ways into devising theatre, leading to a light-touch sharing at His Majesty’s Theatre Studio.

Continuing SYT’s model offering trainee opportunities to early-career artists, the trainee will be supported by the Lead Artist and our producing team to learn more about project planning, facilitation, directing and devising. If you are a young artist pursuing a career in theatre making and facilitating, this is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced creative and gain an insight into new making and directing techniques.

This role would suit a young artist who:
> Is actively seeking further professional opportunities within the arts
> Has experience in and a passion for creating devised theatre
> Has some experience of workshop facilitation
> Is a good listener who can respond to and support others within a workshop setting

They welcome applications from young artists across Scotland and are particularly keen to hear from people with a connection to Aberdeen and the North East. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered if the successful applicant does not live locally to Aberdeen.

This is a traineeship with an attached bursary of £750. You must commit to a minimum of six days on the project, including five days delivery, training and prep time. To apply, you must be available on the delivery dates of  16 – 20 October 2023.

To apply please send a CV (max two A4 pages) and a response to the questions:
> Why are you a good fit for this project at this stage of your practice?
> What do you hope to gain from being a Trainee with Scottish Youth Theatre?
> How do you see this helping your professional development? (300 words max)

Please submit all applications to Annie Lowry Thomas on annie@scottishyouththeatre.org. If you would prefer to apply in an alternative format or have questions, please get in touch with Annie.

Shapeshift Aberdeen is produced by Scottish Youth Theatre in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts, NESCOL and Aberdeen Arts Centre, and supported by Aberdeen City Council Creative Funding

For further information, please contact annie@scottishyouththeatre.org (Annie Lowry Thomas) or visit https://scottishyouththeatre.org/dialogue/shapeshift-trainee-artist-call-out/