Theatre Under the Trees 2022: Job Postings

Call for Emerging Artists!

Project X Theatre is launching a paid 8-week mentorship program for up to three emerging artists in Kamloops and the surrounding area.

About Project X Theatre:

Project X Theatre is privileged to create and perform on the traditional and unceded territories of the Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc.

Through our programming, Project X Theatre promotes and supports the creation, development and awareness of theatre in Kamloops. We involve artists at all points on the career spectrum from emerging artists receiving their first credit, to professionals who are keen to mentor the next generation of theatre practitioners. We strive to create a safe and inclusive space for learning and encourage applicants from equity seeking artists.

Project X Theatre prioritizes the hiring of artists from historically underserved communities or with additional barriers to entering or staying in theatre (this may include BIPOC, Disability, or 2SLGBTQQIA+). Applicants are invited to self-identify as part of their cover letter.

Program Description:

This flexible mentorship program is designed to support the artistic and developmental goals of the applicants. Selected artists will work with Project X Theatre to determine their goals and how Project X Theatre can support their learning. Together, we will determine what type of mentorship works best for the selected artists and find mentors who can help.

Please note that 'emerging' is self-identified. We trust you to make that distinction for yourself, whether that means you're a recent grad or transitioning towards a new specialty. 

Project X Theatre will be prioritizing artists who want to find and share their voice in the areas of: playwriting, directing, and design (costume, set, and sound). Artists hoping to develop in other areas are welcome to apply.

The program is intentionally open in order to best address the goals of the selected artist, but some possibilities include:

• Shadowing Theatre Under the Trees 2022 (TUTT) designers and assistant design on a show in TUTT 2023
• Shadowing TUTT 2022 directors and assistant directing a show in TUTT 2023
• Developing a new play through New Shoots, our new play development program, including a workshop reading during TUTT 2023
• Personal artistic projects such as learning a design construction technique or developing a new solo work
• Formal and informal sessions with mentors (online or in person) to refine goals and create development plans
• Making connections with other artists and companies in Kamloops and BC
• Anti-Racist Theatre training with the Project X Theatre company

The ideal candidate is collaborative, committed to developing their voice and perspective, eager to share their ideas, and planning to share their work with communities in Kamloops and the surrounding region.

Fee: Selected artists will be paid $800/week for 8 weeks, which will be spread out throughout the duration of the program.

Timeline: The program will run from June 2022 until August 2023, spanning two summer festival seasons. Selected artists will have the opportunity to engage with TUTT 2022 and 2023 and/or will be able to develop work on their own timeline.

A possible breakdown by weeks could be:

• Summer 2022: two weeks to engage with TUTT 2022
• Winter 2022-2023: one-two weeks to develop own artistic projects
• Summer 2023: four-five weeks to engage with TUTT 2023.

Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to Randi at randi@projectxtheatre.ca by July 8th, 2022. Cover letters should outline the applicant’s artistic goals, how they imagine Project X Theatre support, and their practice (as applicable) in BC's Interior. In lieu of a cover letter, we will also accept a 2-3 minute long video addressing the same topics. 

The second stage of the application process will involve conversations to ensure that Project X Theatre has the capacity to meet the applicant's artistic goals