Applications for the Emerging Director Program (2012/2013)

The Lunchbox Theatre Emerging Director Program is an extraordinary program 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 2012/2013 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 from May 30 – June 2, 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;

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 Pamela Halstead, Artistic Director at: pamela.halstead@lunchboxtheatre.com

Or posted by mail to:

Emerging Director Program 12/13
Lunchbox Theatre
160-115 9th Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5

Application deadline: June 1, 2012