PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE FREE STATE (PACOFS) 12 First Ave ▪ P O Box 1292, Bloemfontein, 9301 ▪ Republic of South Africa ▪ Tel 051 – 4477771 Fax 051-4305523 ▪ E-mail ceo@pacofs.co.za ▪ Website: www.pacofs.co.za INCUBATOR PROGRAMME 2023/24 CALL-OUT Community Theatre Group – Drama, Music & Dance Incubator Programme is the Department of Sports, Arts, and culture (DSAC) initiative in partnership with The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS). Over a 3-year period PACOFS has spear-headed and implemented the Incubator Programme within the Free State demographics, with the aim of producing multi-disciplinary works of artists that covers genre such as Drama, Music, and Dance. Thus, PACOFS invites independent community theatre groups to submit their proposals and sign up to showcase their original, new, and cutting-edge stage productions in the areas of Drama, Music, Drama (theatre) to be part of 2023/24 Incubator Programme. Requirements: 1. All Free State performing artists (unemployed and out of school youth) between the ages of 18-35. 2. Prerequisite for Community Theatre Groups, written original script and the production must be already in rehearsal stages. 3. Synopsis and/or artistic treatment of the production. 4. Language preferences: any / all official South African languages. 5. Maximum number of participants in each production: must be no more than 10 cast members; including core/crew/ and technical team. 6. Unclear narrative and/or unstructured storyline will not be considered. How to apply: 1. Send a written proposal with the background of the theatre group and company electronically. 2. Proposer must confirm the accuracy of the content of the proposal. 3. Submit a synopsis/ artistic treatment of the production. 4. Motivation on why your production is relevant for the Incubator Programme and how it will benefit you/ your group and community must be outlined clearly. 5. Provide PACOFS with one reference letter from a mentor and/or community leader. 6. Be prepared to showcase 15 minutes of your creative work for evaluation, adjudication, and recommendation. Applications can be emailed to: incubator@pacofs.co.za Enquiries: tselane@pacofs.co.za / Tel: 051447 7771 Closing date: 10 June 2023 NB: No fax nor hand delivered applications will be accepted.
CREATIVE INCUBATOR PROGRAMME – THEATRE AND DANCE CREATIVE INCUBATOR PROGRAMME COORDINATOR MONTHLY SALARY – R 10 500,00 6 MONTHS CONTRACT Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) in partnership with Department of Spots, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is looking to appoint an Incubator Programme Coordinator to coordinate the programme and provide administration support to the programme facilitators and the Artistic Director. The Creative Incubator Programme will run across six months to benchmark and prepare six selected community theatre groups for the inauguration of Yarona Youth Festival. The Free State province drama/theatre graduates who are interested; with strong track record and are South African citizens will be given first preference. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • NQF LEVEL 6 Qualification (3-year Diploma) in arts administration, office management or any administration related studies. • Motivation letter. • Comprehensive CV stating specialised artistic coordination and administrative expertise and majors you have. • 2 Reference Letters. • Certified copies of academic / study records / qualifications, certified copy of ID and driver’s license. JOB SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMME • Working flexibly in support of the facilitators and the incubates, including supervision of; workshops, meetings and coordination. • Programme observation: observe and evaluate the progress of the facilitators. • Guide, support, and be of assistance in a non- judgmental, and non-directive manner to all the facilitators. • Implement and oversee that clear rules and limits for the incubates and facilitators are adhered to. • Initiate and maintain ongoing communication between PACOFS and facilitators. SUPERVISION • Oversee the facilitators progress on and offsite and to be available to provide administrative support. • Engage and liaise with the Arts Development Assistant and PACOFS Artistic Department. • Provide artistic progress and assessment/s of the programme. • Compile and submit monthly narrative reports: progress and feedback report. ADMINISTRATION • Provide administrative progress and assessment/s of the programme. • Report on working schedules amongst the groups and the facilitators. • Consolidate documentation: attendance registers of facilitators and the groups. • Adhere to all artistic department procedures to insure smooth running of the programme. Preference will be given to Free State Province drama/theatre graduates. It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign qualifications to have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) ● PACOFS reserves the right not to make an appointment ● Failure to submit all the requested documents may result in the application not being considered ● PACOFS subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity ●If you have not been contacted within one month after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding interview date and timeslot. The successful applicant will be required to travel. This position does not qualify for overtime pay. Applications can alternatively be emailed to: arts@pacofs.co.za Enquiries: tselane@pacofs.co.za / Tel: 051447 7771 Closing date: 03 June 2023
CREATIVE INCUBATOR PROGRAMME – THEATRE AND DANCE FACILITATORS/MENTORS MONTHLY – R 9 000,00 6 MONTHS CONTRACT The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is looking to appoint six Drama/Theatre Graduates to facilitate the 2023/24 Creative Incubator Programme. The performing arts graduates with theatre expertise that range from: drama, dance, music, spoken-word, performance art, producing, directing and/or dramaturgy are encouraged to apply. The Creative Incubator Programme will run for six months to benchmark and prepare six selected community theatre groups for the inauguration of Yarona Youth Festival APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • NQF Level 6 Qualification (3-year Diploma) or equivalent in Performing Arts, Theatre, Drama or related studies. • Motivation letter. • Comprehensive CV/Artistic Profile/ Bio stating what specialised artistic expertise and majors you have. • 2 Reference Letters. • Certified copies of academic / study records / qualifications, certified copy of ID and driver’s license. JOB SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMME • Artistic skills transfer, practical mentorship, and evaluations. • Offer artistic support: skills transfer, including visitations, practical workshops, meetings, and mentorship. • Mentor and oversee productions from developmental stage to semi-professional stage. • Provide guidance and assistance in a non- judgmental, non-directive yet supportive manner to the allocated community theatre group. • Provide and engage in artistic input by professionally developing and capacitating a pool of performing artists. • Conduct capacity building and theatre skills workshops. SUPERVISION • Offer administrative support and liaising with the Arts Development Assistant and the Creative Incubator Coordinator. • Initiate and maintain ongoing communication between PACOFS and the allocated community theatre group. • Oversee the groups progress onsite and offsite through a fare, transparent and professional artistic support. • Provide artistic progress and assessment/s report of the allocated community theatre group. • Compile and submit artistic narrative report and POE’s to PACOFS Artistic Department. Preference will be given to Free State Province drama/theatre graduates. It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign qualifications to have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) ● PACOFS reserves the right not to make an appointment ● Failure to submit all the requested documents may result in the application not being considered ● PACOFS subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity ●If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding interview date and timeslot. The successful facilitator/mentor will be required to travel. This position does not qualify for overtime pay. Applications can be emailed to: arts@pacofs.co.za Enquiries: tselane@pacofs.co.za / Tel: 051447 7771 Closing date: 03 June 2023
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