POET LAUREATE FOR THE CITY OF LONDON

The Poet Laureate (PL) will act as an ambassador for poetry, language and the arts; the PL will create a unique artistic legacy through public readings and civic interactions.  The PL will attend a variety of civic functions and participate in public poetry events in London.  The general mandate is to raise awareness of the arts in the everyday consciousness of Londoners.

Submissions are invited from literary artists who currently reside in the City of London, who have an established body of work, and who are recognized for their active participation and contribution to the literary arts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Creation of one original work of poetry that reflects or represents ideas and issues of importance to the London community

– Presenting works of significance at City of London events or official functions

– Participation in London Culture Days September 28-30, 2012Other opportunities will be developed in consultation with the selected artist

TERM:  September 2012 – September 2013

COMMISSION: $2500 honorarium

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

– Must be a current resident of the City of London

– Must be a practicing literary artist

– Have produced work that demonstrates poetic flexibility (more than one style)Be personable, professional and engaging

– Have the ability to speak publicly to small – large audiences

SELECTION PROCESS:Submissions will be adjudicated by a jury administered by the London Arts Council. Candidates selected for consideration must provide a reading during the interview process.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Monday, August 20, 2012 by 4:00pm

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Do you have the power, strength, vulnerability, wisdom, and sense of adventure to play a character in Red Sky’s production of The Great Mountain?

This is a rare opportunity to work with one of Canada’s most successful international touring companies. The first engagement is a 5-week tour to high profile theatres in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Iowa, New York City, Michigan from early October 2012 to mid-November 2012.

About The Great Mountain: an adventure story that inspires, entertains and captures the imagination of kids and families alike. Young Nuna has started to hear things she can’t figure out. Realizing she has inherited the ability to hear the spirits of rushing rivers and soaring mountains, Nuna’s grandmother takes her to the river and entrusts her to a boatman who brings her to where a glacier is melting and the spirit of a great mountain weeps. Does Nuna have the power to answer the mountain’s cry? Inspired by the Indigenous story of Jumping Mouse, a young girl discovers the transformative power of nature and the importance of courage.

Written by Tracey Power and Directed by Alan Dilworth.

MULTI CHARACTER ROLE:
The Great Mountain: A spirit of nature who awakens everyone on earth with her sense of urgency to care for the planet. She is powerful, strong, vulnerable and wise.

Young Mika: A ten year old girl who discovers the magic of nature in a laughing river.

Grandma Mika: a wise and humorous elder who helps her grand-daughter find her courage.

Business Woman: a mid-20’s business woman who is caught in the urban rat race.

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