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Paid Freelance Opportunities

Movement Director – Immersive Gardens

Toolbox Drama is seeking a freelance Movement Director to develop simple choreography and improvised interactions of two walkabout characters in our Immersive Gardens project – a large and theatrical sensory room for neurodiverse audiences and their companions. 
 
We are looking for a creative and dynamic director with experience creating similar work, ideally with experience of working with (or creating work for) neurodiverse audiences. 
 
Please click the link below to download the full job description. To apply, please send a copy of your CV plus a brief cover letter outlining how you would approach this project to [email protected].
 
Deadline: 5pm, Monday 13th January 2025
 
Fee: £400.00 + £0.45 per mile travel expenses outside of York. 

Voluntary Practitioners In Development

In 2025, Toolbox Drama is hosting an exciting project for prospective practitioners who wish gain experience in working with adults with complex needs. You will support the running of our Social Programme of classes for 10 weeks and contribute to the creative ideas behind Toolbox Drama planning. In return, we will offer you access to a bespoke training and mentoring from a Toolbox Drama practitioner. You will also be given the opportunity to deliver your own micro-project, with support from our experienced delivery team. 

This opportunity is open to all early career practitioners and performers, however we will be prioritising applications from the neurodiverse community on this occasion.

You must be over the age of 18 to apply for this opportunity. 

We are taking on Voluntary Practitioners In Development in three rounds. Details of each round are below – 

Round 1
Application deadline – 10th January 2025
Start date – week commencing 17th February

Round 2
Application deadline – 14th March 2025
Start date – week commencing 28th April 2025

Round 3
Application deadline – 29th August 2025
Start date – week commencing 29th September 2025

If you would like to join us as a Voluntary Practitioner In Development, please download the role description and application form below. Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] 

Please get in touch if you require this information in another format.

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