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Organisation: Theatre by the Lake
What are you looking for? Associate Director
Who are you looking for?
This person must have a minimum of at least 1 professional assistant/associate director credit, and have worked in a professional theatre context for minimum 3 years.
Experience working with children is essential
Experience of working with musicians/on musical shows is desirable
We encourage applications from Deaf and Disabled directors, directors from the global majority and those based in the North of England.
What is the fee?
£5,400 fee plus travel and accommodation
Tell us about the job
We are looking for an Associate Director to join the creative team for with TBTL’s co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Stephen Joseph Theatre (the co-producers) of BRASSED OFF adapted by Paul Allen, based on the screenplay by Mark Herman and directed by Liz Stevenson
About the Production:
‘Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on.’
Brass runs in Shane’s family, and in the midst of yet another cost of living crisis he looks back on the last great battle for the local pit and the defiant glory of Grimley Colliery Band.
It’s 1994 and the tight-knit mining community of Grimley, Yorkshire, are fighting to keep their colliery open. Meanwhile, revered band leader, Danny, battles to keep his dispirited band of brass-playing miners together with the dream of qualifying for the National Championships at London’s Albert Hall.
When the uncertainty around the pit’s future becomes too much for the band members, loyalty is tested, pressure mounts and the community begins to break apart. With their whole way of life at stake, can the band find a way to play on?
Based on the smash-hit film, Brassed Off is a much-loved modern classic, full of grit, heart and northern humour. This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul-stirring theatrical experience.
About the role:
The Associate Director will work closely with the Director and creative team throughout the process, including leading rehearsals for the youth cast in each of the three co-producing venues. The Associate Director role will involve a considerable amount of travel between the co-producing venues to audition, rehearse, and tech in the youth cast at each venue.
Responsibilities include:
- Independent research to create an actor pack and research process in advance of rehearsals
- Leading auditions for the youth cast at Theatre by the Lake and in co-producing venues
- Leading rehearsals with the youth cast. This will largely be independent of the Director, although she may join at certain points
- Be confident to lead the rehearsal room in the Director’s absence when needed
- Supporting scheduling, rehearsal planning and liaison with the Theatre by the Lake team, creatives, and co-producers
Key Dates
- Monday 4th March. Application deadline
- Wednesday 13th March. Interviews (Remote via teams)
- Friday 8th March - White card design meeting (TBC – either online or in person in Keswick)
- Thursday 4th April - Final design meeting (TBC – either online or in person in Keswick)
- Saturday 13th April - Children’s auditions (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick)
- Saturday 18th May - Children’s auditions (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough)
- Monday 27th June (bank holiday Monday) - Rehearsals begin (Keswick)
- w/c 24th June - Tech begins (Keswick)
- Fri 28 June - Preview 1 (Keswick)
- Sat 29 June - Preview 2 (Keswick)
- Mon 1 July - Preview 3 (Keswick)
- Tues 2 July - Press night (Keswick)
- Saturday 6th July - Children’s auditions (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)
- Saturday 27 July - Final performance (Keswick)
- Monday 29 July - Transfer / Tech Week (SJT, Scarborough)
- Friday 2 August - Preview (SJT, Scarborough)
- Saturday 3 August - Press & Guest (SJT, Scarborough)
- Saturday 31 August - Final Performance (SJT, Scarborough)
- Monday 2 September - Transfer / Tech Week (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)
- Thursday 5 September - Preview (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)
- Friday 6 September - Press / Guest (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)
- Saturday 28 September - Final Performance (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)
What will the hiring process be?
Following application we will be holding remote interviews for shortlisted candidates.
You can apply directly to by email to jobs@theatrebythelake.com enclosing your CV or links to your online portfolio and completed Equal opportunities form, along with a short covering letter detailing your interest in the role, and answering the below questions (up to 150 words on each question):
1. Tell us about your work as a director and what inspires you
2. This production involves three transfers, numerous community brass bands and young people across Cumbria, Bolton and Scarborough, and a degree of research and planning in the lead up to rehearsals. What skills and experience do you have that makes you suitable for this role?
3. This role will require you to rehearse 18 young people into the production (3 teams of 2 children at each venue aged 8-11 years old). Tell us about your experience of working with children.
4. How would you support the Director throughout the process?
If a CV isn’t the best way for you to apply, you can also apply by sending a short video or audio file, telling us about you and your experience and answering the above questions.
If you need any support to help you apply, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will do our best to meet your needs. You can also request an informal chat with our Producer Victoria Rope before making your application.
We are particularly looking for applications from diverse candidates, candidates who identify as living with a disability, and candidates who are currently underrepresented in our industry.
Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?
Baseline
How would you like people to apply? jobs@theatrebythelake.com
When is the closing date?
04/03/24
Link to your Equal Opportunities form
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/usw83fyuq89fq3l37gcuw/Equal-Opps-Monitoring-Form.docx?rlkey=s2pgkq94vc346kqvy45xi9bbg&dl=0
I will collect equal opportunities data for this job
Yes
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