Open Call for South Australian Artists to Apply for Slingsby’s Flying Squad
Slingsby has released an open call-out for South Australian artists to audition for their newest initiative: The Flying Squad - a creative ensemble of five multi-disciplined professional artists who will be employed on two-year contracts to devise and present new works across South Australia.
To apply to audition for Slingsby’s Flying Squad, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Beo9F5pwcsSPDU297
The Flying Squad will focus on creating unique and inspirational theatrical experiences that are adaptable to a COVID world and tour to a variety of locations in South Australia, including local communities and schools to foster deeper experiences with theatre.
Slingsby’s Flying Squad has been made possible through a co-investment of $588,746 from the federal RISE Fund and $100,000 from Arts South Australia’s Arts Recovery Fund.
“We are thrilled that Slingsby’s has secured RISE Fund investment to establish Slingsby’s Flying Squad, dramatically extending the reach of our theatre making and community building.
Slingsby’s Flying Squad, a team of multi-skilled diverse artists, will travel the state, collaborating and sharing with remote, regional and metropolitan communities. Energised by our passion for creativity, storytelling and shared time and space, our goal is to inspire, fortify and build connection with and between South Australians living across our beautiful and varied landscape.”
Slingsby will be holding Open House information sessions from Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th March 2021 for anyone who is interested in applying for this opportunity. To attend Open House sessions you must register via this form: https://forms.gle/y7R9bT4CBCa5xCW87
For more information visit www.net.au/flyingsquad or watch this video.
About Slingsby Theatre Company:
Based in Parkside, South Australia, Slingsby presents emotionally challenging and engaging storytelling in rich theatrical realms locally, nationally and internationally for family audiences, adults and young people aged eight and over.
For 13 years, Slingsby’s work has explored a variety of theatrical forms - original text- based plays, opera and contemporary musical theatre – inspired by both original concepts and book adaptations.
Collaborating with multi-skilled artists and fostering international alliances, the multi- award-winning company’s works have been presented across the globe, earning the company a reputation for excellence.