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Come and Create
About
Following the success of our 2022 Our World project, we are pleased to present our next devising project, inspired by the possibilities of artificial intelligence. We are inviting young people aged 10-15 years to immerse themselves in the exciting - if uncertain - world of AI as they unleash their creativity.
Led by a team of experienced creatives, this five-day project will allow participants to conceive and create their own contemporary opera. Using AI tools as a guide and a source of inspiration, they will collaborate to develop a story, craft original lyrics, compose music, choreograph dances and design staging.
Throughout the project, the young participants will explore how to effectively command the AI tools. They will learn to ask the right questions, phrase their queries thoughtfully, and carefully consider the generated ideas. Using their own judgment, they will select the responses that align with their artistic vision and discard those that don't. This project will encourage collaborative decision making, fast thinking, and critical problem solving. And most importantly creativity, giving the participants the confidence to ‘have a go’.
On the final day, the project will culminate in a fully staged production of their own original opera at The Grange Festival theatre. We hope that the project will not only provide an innovative creative arts opportunity but also illustrate that, if used imaginatively, AI will open up a whole new world of artistic expression.
Workshop Dates:
August | 21 / 22 / 27 / 28 / 29 | 2024
Performance Date:
August | 29 | 2024 - (6pm-7pm)
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Work Experience
If you are interested in joining this project and working in our magnificent theatre, we are offering the following work experience (applicants must be 18 and over):
- Stage management
Work alongside our professional designer, stage management and production team to witness how a production comes together from conception to rehearsals to performance, all in a professional theatre space.
- Music staff
With an interest in music composition and / or vocal studies, this is an opportunity to shadow award-winning composer and musician Hannah Conway.
https://hannahconway.co.uk/about/
- Assisting dance group
Assisting and learning from professional choreographer Natasha Khamjani, bringing this original idea to life in physical form.
http://www.natashakhamjani.com/
- Assisting drama/music group
Working alongside Karen Gillingham and Hannah Conway to support the vision for this year's project, learning how we go from concept to curtain up!
- Assisting Vocal Director
An opportunity for a vocal student to work alongside Rob Gildon to gain experience in working with young people to develop vocal skills.
https://www.robertgildon.com/
- Assisting design group
Follow the amazing Rhiannon Newman-Brown in the design of the set for this exciting production, and have a hand in creating a memorable back drop for our performers and viewers.
https://www.rhiannonnewmanbrown.com/
- Technical (lighting, sound, projection)
Come and work with our amazing team as they design and plot the backbone of every great production.
- Digital (in particular an interest in artificial intelligence)
If you're interested in this new and exciting area, we want to hear from you. Your enthusiasm will form the experience you have - and will bring this exciting project to life in a way we're yet to imagine! This is a great role for any young tech or tech curio.
- Media/Social Media
Bring your social media skills and your ideas of how best to capture, promote and capture these 5 days to us and work with our managers to deliver an up-to-date, day to day breakdown of our project for the world to see!
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the project via the button below.
You must be available to work the following dates - August | 21 / 22 / 27 / 28 / 29 | 2024
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Our World 2022 Project
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