Assignment 1 - Other Job Opportunities

In this assignment we are to look at 3 job roles that you would consider doing if not in a production job role. My first job that i looked at outside of performance roles, was a front of house role.

My application letter to a Front of House job would be:

Dear Employer,

Further to your advertisement in the The Telegraph, I would like to apply for the front of house position at your theatre. I have many years of experience in the theatre, as I started performing from the age of 9. I am familiar with how you must behave in a theatre and familiar with the ins and outs (backstage) of a building. In my time i have seen 25 west end prodcutions so i have a clear understanding of how the theatre works. This also is reflected accademically in my achievements within the theatre.

 Academically, i have achieved all my singing grades up to grade 5 all with distinction. I have done a total of 30 hours volenterring with disabled children at an organisation called CCPS  all the children their had a wide range of disabilities. I have performed in various theatre's including The Royal Albert Hall (London), The Capital (Horsham), Brighton Dome (Brighton), Eisteddfod Theatre (Wales).

As well as having knowledge about the basics of the theatre, I also have experience with some of the technology, such as mics - how and where to put them on the actor as i have also worked backstage in prodctions including a National Theatre's Connextions production.

 I understand that a Front of House role also requires customer service skills. I gained a lot of experience in customer service at Pebbles Catering Company, where I took payments in person and over the phone, greeted customers and dealt with any complaints. I handled all these situations very professionally, and built a good relationship with many of the frequent Pebbles customers. In this job it also means i have good catering experience so if any function rooms in the theatre were in use and required staff, i would be equipt with the health and safety regarding food and nutrition.

Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours Faithfully,

 

Niamh Kenny

SECOND JOB APPLICATION LETTER

To apply for a position with any Walt Disney Company, I need to start at DisneyCareers.com and choose my position of interest. I need to create a profile which includes an application to fill out, and then I can upload my CV. After applying online, I will receive a confirmation acknowledgement email, this is so I know my application has gone through, and I can also review it. Hearing back can be immediate or up to a couple weeks, it will depend on the volume of applicants. The company would've decided if your skills and experience match the role.

If successful, I will have an interview. It is most common to expect one phone interview and two in-person interviews per position.

My letter of application to Disney would be:

Dear Employer,

I am writing to you to apply for the role as a cast member (Disney Princess) at your theme park. My name is Niamh Kenny, I'm 17 years of age, and Caucasian. Being Caucasian allows me to take up various roles in Disney. I believe I would suite characters such as; Cinderella as I have long blonde hair and a similar build. Elsa would also be a well suited role for me as it is of similar characteristics. I've loved Disney since I can remember who hasn't? But as a performer, I see this as a real opportunity and a possible dream come true. I am great with children and have volunteered with a wide range of disabled children as I believe in giving everyone an equal opportunity to have fun

I am musically talented, which is what Disney reflects in their park parades, and of course, the films. This is reflected in my achievements of getting a Distinction* in my Performing Arts Level 3 Diploma. My peers would describe me as a confident and approachable, which are two characteristics I believe you must have for a role like this one.

I have been to Disneyland Paris and Orlando, and have recently booked a returning visit. I have found my experience at Disney Land phenomenal and in I particular remember receiving a V.I.P ticket from a Disney worker at Disney’s Wildlife park by one of your colleagues, this enlightened my Disney dreams and ever since I’ve wanted to give other children the experience I had and allow them to step into the world of magic, love and dreams.

Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.

 

Yours Faithfully,

Niamh Kenny

THIRD JOB APPLICATION LETTER

For several years, I went to Brighton Festival Youth Choir. This led me to enquiring if they had any positions going there, so I have chosen to email the manager.

 

Dear Ester,

It is Niamh Kenny, former member of your choir. I am currently looking for a job in the performing arts that would work alongside my regular auditioning. Therefore, I am writing to you today to see if there any positions of work for me, or to see  if there were any opportunities for me to run singing  and possibly acting workshops. This allows the choir members to have a wider insight into the showbiz world, and how they can further there hobbies from choir to outside of choir.

At my time at Brighton Festival Youth Choir, I learnt a lot about myself and progressively became a stronger performer than ever before. On many occasions, I had the responsibility of looking after the younger years, both on and off stage, which is something I really enjoyed. I developed a strong relationship with all the conductors and choir masters, and would love to work with them. I believe there is still so much more for me to learn and gain from them. As well as the members to learn from what they taught me over years.

I would love to give back to the choir that provided me with so much.

 

Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Kindest Regards,

Niamh Kenny