Assistant Directors Program
Applications close Friday 8th November 2019
MTC has 3 remaining paid Assistant Director positions available in 2020 for emerging or mid-career directors.
MTC’s Assistant Directors Program provides the opportunity for emerging or mid-career artists to work on an MTC mainstage production. These paid positions aim to enable directors to learn from senior theatre directors about the process of developing shows for large scale companies. During each project, participants will shadow the director in rehearsal, attend weekly production meetings, and observe the bump-in of a show in the theatre through to opening night.
These positions were created to enable the successful applicant to learn about the process of developing shows for large-scale companies from senior theatre directors. During each project the Assistant Director will shadow the director in rehearsal, attend weekly production meetings and observe the bump in of the production into the theatre through to Opening Night. Depending on the production’s needs, the Assistant Director may be required to attend performances during the season for show maintenance purposes or transfer the production to additional venues.