Drama Practitioner

OAT Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth engagement organization in Birmingham is seeking a Drama Practitioner to design and deliver workshops in schools and at the Birmingham Rep. This role includes directing youth theatre projects and inspiring young people through performance. The ideal candidate has training in acting and experience in creative facilitation and community work.

Qualifications

• Freelancer at Birmingham Rep Theatre since 2018 with a permanent role for three years.
• Strong foundation in performance facilitation with practical experience in youth assisting and community work.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drama workshops in schools and Birmingham Rep.
• Direct and facilitate youth theatre projects for young people.
• Combine creative practice with education and manage productions.

Skills

creativity

adaptability

resilience

effective people-working

Education

Acting training at Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Job description

Drama Practitioner specialising in youth engagement, creative facilitation, and performance direction.

• Designs and delivers drama workshops in schools and at the Birmingham Rep, tailored to curricula and productions.
• Directs and facilitates youth theatre projects, guiding young people through performance, movement and character work.
• Combines creative practice with education, inspiring young people while managing productions and contributing to outreach and social media.

Qualifications

Freelancer at Birmingham Rep Theatre since 2018, currently in permanent role for three years.

Strong foundation in performance facilitation; trained in acting at Birmingham Ormiston Academy. Practical experience includes youth assisting, community work and freelance facilitation.

Key skills: creativity, adaptability, resilience and effective people‑working.