Designers for Workshop & Production of Faye's Room - Set & Props, Lighting, and Projection Designers Needed

Organization:

Realwheels Theatre

Deadline:

Feb. 2, 2025

Organization Description:

Realwheels Theatre creates and produces performances that deepen conversations about D/disability, exploring identity, agency, and belonging.

We create disability-led work in which D/disability itself is often not the focus but the landscape upon which we explore universal issues. Our projects challenge stereotypes and resist expected narratives, push boundaries, and ask critical questions. We build community, creating spaces where emerging and experienced artists alike can share stories that need to be heard.

We commit to growing the canon of plays written by artists with D/disabilities via the development of new work. We seek to explore innovative new forms including audio, video, and interdisciplinary art. We prioritize accessibility not only as necessary, but as creatively generative.

Website:

http://realwheels.ca/fayes-room-call-for-designers/

Job Description:

Realwheels Theatre is seeking designers for the Design Discovery workshop and subsequent world premiere production of Faye’s Room by Alex K. Masse.

Specific designers we’re looking for:
- Set & Props Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Projection Designer

Synopsis: Faye’s Room is the story of Faye Buckley, an autistic lesbian who works at a queer cafe… and happens to have the power to summon and hide in a magical sensory room at will. When she becomes trapped in this room with her least favourite co-worker, son of the founder and token heterosexual Chase McLure, an unlikely bond forms, and the two find themselves with a bit more in common than they’d thought. Faye’s Room is about neurodivergent solidarity, intergenerational bonds, and internalized ableism.

Responsibilities:

The workshop will run from July 21-25, 2025 at The Cultch’s C-Lab. Co-directors Mily Mumford and Angelica Schwartz, along with playwright Alex K. Masse, a cast of actors, and team of designers will explore how to bring Faye’s fantastical magical sensory room to life. The world premiere of Faye’s Room is currently slated for November 2025.

Qualifications:

Designers belonging to the neurodivergent and/or queer community are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/u1ZPvedSu2GDBdnb9

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

If Google forms are not accessible to you, please request a Word document form by emailing jordyn@realwheels.ca with the subject line: “Faye’s Room Application Form Request”

If you require other means of applying due to accessibility needs, please let us know through email or call/text at 604-322-7325 and we will be happy to accommodate you.

Remuneration:

Fees will meet or exceed the terms of the ADC Indie Agreement under the purview for Workshops & Category G presentations, respectively.

Contact Name: Jordyn Wood
Contact Email: jordyn@realwheels.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 322-7325