Working for SWS Company/Tribe Arts Volunteer

I was approached by Leah Francis and Carmen Martorell who are the founders of Speak Woman Speak theatre company. I met Leah from my when I looking for volunteers to feature in my interviews for the Afro Identity documentaries. The job starts in April where I shall work till July, the dates are spread apart so it does not conflict with my university work and I am working around Yorkshire so travel is not a complication.

Their production is about telling stories that aren't commonly told especially through the woman's point of view. I had the pleasure of watching their first performance at Theatre in the Mill, Bradford, and I was able to see the preview of their rehearsals so it was amazing to see how much work they put in a week for it to be ready to be shown. I am looking forward to future performances and I am enjoying my role in their company.

She offered me the role of 'assistant producer' where I would be updating their social media page on their activities during rehearsals and performances. I would also assist their videographer, Marcus when he is filming the performances and interviews.

I accepted this role because I was excited about what I would learn on the job, and though I will not be editing but I am learning communication skills because I am normally interviewing the audiences after performances and improving my social media skills through advertising. This will feed into my personal life as part of putting yourself out in the world is through social media.