In association with the

Cultural Intern Scheme Placement Proposal // 2014 - 15

BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE

Proposed placement period
(six month duration)
From: 06 October 2014
To: 27 March 2015

Address where placement would
be carried out

Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Broad Street
Birmingham B1 2EP
Department responsible for the
placement
Learning and Participation and Arts

Placement supervisor

Jenny Smith, Creative Producer

Description of the project/s to
be undertaken
(Please do not describe the
organisation)
Specific details of the project/s to be delivered, with any
associated milestones and targets.

The project is the development of the adult engagement
strand of The REPs work, developing opportunities for
our audiences to explore our programme through various
participatory activities, talks, events and interactive front-
of-house installations that complement the main theatre
programme.

Interns role within the main
placement project
Specific details of the role to be undertaken by the intern
and details of the activities that the individual will
undertake.

The intern will work alongside the Creative Producer to
develop the front of house installation programme and a
programme of participatory opportunities for adults to
engage with our productions. This will include a series of
talks, events and discussions.

The first events will be a series of workshops over
October half term:
Workshops for parents to create special effects make-up
for Halloween with their children, and lantern making
workshops for all ages, working towards participation in
the Birmingham City Centre Christmas lights switch-on
parade. Followed by installation of the lanterns in the
foyer.


In association with the

The intern will also work with the Creative Producer to
develop and programme events and activities for the
Spring and Autumn 2015 seasons and explore funding
opportunities for future developments.

Purpose of the placement What will the intern gain from the placement, to be
described in terms of skills, knowledge, experience ,
competencies and networks to be developed.

The intern will develop facilitation and communication
skills, knowledge about the way in which regional
theatres operate, experience of working in the
performing arts industry and networks with other arts
organisations across the city and other theatres
nationally

They will gain practical experience of exhibition
development and installation, event management and
volunteer management.

Benefit to the organisation Describe how the organisation will benefit from the
placement

The REP will benefit from increased capacity to develop
this strand of work, which is a relatively new focus for the
organisation, particularly the front-of-house installations.

Each of the previous Cultural Interns have been a
valuable addition to The REP team and we look forward
to working with another intern to bring their ideas and
creativity to our programme.


Training Activity Checklist

Category : Training Activities
Exhibition and Display Exhibition coordination (museums and galleries)
Assisting with the installation/de-installation of
exhibitions
Artist liaison

Marketing and publicity Market research
Marketing and promotions

In association with the

Audience development

Events Event coordination
Event delivery
Production assistance (performing arts)

Access and Interpretation



To deliver or assist with the delivery of education and
outreach programmes
Population of website
Social media
Policy and Finance Fundraising and development
Administration and Other Project management
Customer service
Writing or editing
Clerical assistance (photocopying etc)
Organising meetings
Other (please state)


Checklist of applicable Skills/Capabilities expected to be developed

Some relevance Very relevant
Oral communication (including telephone) x
Written communication x
Writing/editing for publication (e.g. web,
promotional materials)
x
Team working x
Finance x
Marketing x
Public relations x
Social networking x
Research skills x
Problem solving x
Innovation (e.g. helping organization to develop its
services)
x
Entrepreneurship x
Personal initiative x
IT skills x
Other (please state)