Resident Director - New Work
The purpose of this role is to cast all workshops and play readings for the New Work Department, dealing directly with actors, creatives, agents, and liaising closely with NT's Casting Department. Also to administratively support the activity of the New Work Department, printing scripts, creating contact sheets and making general preparations for incoming work.
- Key skills:
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Demonstrable experience casting artists from all different backgrounds, and a commitment to keeping performers from historically underrepresented backgrounds visible and valued in the casting process.
A good working knowledge of actors from different disciplines and with different abilities, including those with established theatre careers who may be working in leading roles around the country.
Excellent communication and organisational skills including the ability to work calmly under pressure.
Ability to prioritise, multitask and to deliver work accurately and with attention to detail while respecting confidentiality.
Evidence of a commitment to being a theatre director, with experience of having directed at least two professional productions (by professional we mean having had a public run with a paid creative team and company).
- Closing date:
- 10 Feb
- Salary:
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£31200
- Organisation:
- National Theatre
- Sector:
- Music & Performance
- Job level:
- Mid
- Type level:
- Full time
- Posted:
- 03 Feb