Lunchbox Theatre’s RBC Emerging Director Program is an extraordinary program, supported by the RBC Foundation, which affords a special opportunity for Calgary theatre artists. It invites theatre practitioners who are either in the initial stages of their professional careers, or looking to shift the focus of their professional career, to advance their directorial talents and artistic skills through a combination of mentorship and hands-on experience.
The Emerging Director will act as Assistant Director on four of Lunchbox Theatre’s 2013/2014 productions, working with various professional theatre directors, and will then direct a full showcase production at the conclusion of the season. The script for this production will be chosen jointly by the Emerging Director and Lunchbox Theatre’s Artistic Director. There will be a minimum of four public performances at the end of May to early June, 2013, including an invited-only ‘industry night’ Gala, designed to showcase the Emerging Director’s work to other industry professionals.
Candidate Eligibility
The Candidate Must:
• be 18 years or older;
• be a Canadian Citizen;
• be a resident of Calgary or the surrounding area;
• have demonstrated a commitment to professional artistic practice
Lunchbox Theatre defines a commitment to professional theatre practice as:
• one who has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions);
• one who is recognized as a professional by her or his peers;
• has a body of professional work
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you consider yourself the ideal candidate for the Lunchbox Theatre Emerging Director Program, as well as providing contact information for two references familiar with your work. Successful candidates will be contacted to continue to the interview stage of the application.
Applications and further enquiries may be addressed to Glenda Stirling, Artistic Director at: glenda.stirling@lunchboxtheatre.com
Or posted by mail to:
Emerging Director Program 13/14
Lunchbox Theatre
160-115 9th Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
Application deadline: July 2, 2013
http://lunchboxtheatre.com/emerging-director-applications.html
