No Dramas Paid Training Opportunity!

We are looking to increase and develop our pool of visually impaired (VI) No Dramas facilitators through a unique PAID training opportunity. No Dramas returns with a refreshed look for 2024. 

This opportunity applies to facilitators inside and outside of London. No Dramas will be back in London and expanding to other places across England in Autumn 2024. 

Firstly, what is No Dramas? 

These are two-hour drama sessions, which are held in person for visually impaired adults, designed for those with some drama experience, as well as those without.  

A No Dramas session features social opportunities, accessible drama exercises, fun games and chances to improvise and build confidence. Free access support is provided to and from the station for participants.

Secondly, what is the training opportunity? 

Led by Ben Wilson, our Trainee Artistic Director, selected trainees will take part in a newly designed one-day training course on how to run Extant’s No Dramas workshops for a 5-session term. 

Facilitators will also learn how to lead and apply inclusive facilitation techniques with / for visually impaired participants and how to build their confidence. 

The training date will take place on Monday 19th August London 12-6pm (venue TBC) and facilitators will be paid £150 to take part.  

Please note, we will cover travel expenses for people selected to attend outside of London.  

Some successful candidates will then be employed for a series of 5 sessions across different parts of England in Autumn 2024/Spring 2025. 

How to apply:

To apply for this paid training opportunity, please submit your CV and answer these three questions via a cover letter: 

• What experience do you have of leading theatre / performance / drama workshops for VI participants?  

• What excites you about the role? 

• What can you bring to Extant?  

You can send us a video or audio recording of your CV and answers (no longer than 5 minutes per document) if you prefer. 

Once you’ve submitted your application, please complete an equal opportunity monitoring form which can be found here: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ExtantEqualOpps 

Please email [email protected] with your application before the closing date.  

Key dates: 

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th July 

Online interviews: Wednesday 31st July 

Training Date: Monday 19th August 2024 

With thanks to Boshier Hinton and the Vision Foundation for their support.