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Assistant Director - DELAY, Amanda Fawcett Productions Ltd

  •  South West
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 12, 2025
  •  Amanda Fawcett
  •  amanda.productionsaf@gmail.com
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Director for the forthcoming production of DELAY by Timothy X Atack, directed by Tanuja Amarasuriya and produced by Amanda Fawcett in a Co-Production with Bristol Old Vic.

Job Description

This is a paid opportunity for an early-career director to develop their skills on a professional production with a full creative team, and gain practical experience of staging a new play.

We're looking for someone who is keen to learn and develop their directing practice, and excited by the process of bringing a new play to an audience.

We particularly welcome applications from those based in the South-West, due to the location of rehearsals.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, but given the nature and themes of this production, we are particularly encouraging applications from people who belong to the LGBTQ+ community and the Global Majority. Global Majority refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities.'

The role will enable the successful applicant to be part of the complete arc of a professional production from the start of rehearsals through to the close of the run.

We're keen that this placement gives you a chance to learn on the job and get insights into the industry, so we'll be offering a mentorship session with our partners, https://www.beyondface.co.uk/ - Beyond Face and https://bristololdvic.org.uk/ - Bristol Old Vic.

This position is offered as part of the "Proper Job Programme" by Amanda Fawcett Productions Ltd and supported by Arts Council England.

Job Requirements

We ask that you have at least one directing credit - this could be a rehearsed reading, fringe production, work in educational settings or amateur work.

Job Responsibilities

Please see Job pack for full details

The duties of the Assistant Director will include:

  • Providing general assistance to the Director as required, including attending meetings prior to the commencement of the rehearsal process subject to availability
  • As agreed with the Director, carrying out research that will inform and benefit the production
  • Observing, assisting and working with the performing company as required
  • Leading warm-ups during rehearsals as required
  • Attending production and creative team meetings during the rehearsal and production process and supporting the Director in those meetings as required
  • Assisting the team in documenting the rehearsal process for the purposes of marketing, archiving and evaluating the project through blogs, social media etc as required and mutually agreed with the Marketing department

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How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter (no longer than one page of A4 each) or a video/audio recording (no more than 3 minutes) to [email protected] by Monday 12th May, 12noon

The covering letter should tell us:
Why you are interested in working as Assistant Director on this production,
Any relevant skills and experience and what qualities you can bring to the role,
Your inspirations and approach as a Director in your own right,
What you hope to get out of the experience.

Interviews will be held w/c 12th May

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or in the role—please let us know if there’s anything you need.

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