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We are currently opening our doors for 6 local aspiring directors to come and develop their skills and knowledge with us this Spring.

This scheme is a combination of free mentorship, paid practical experience within our upcoming R&D project and a paid opportunity to direct a short piece of new writing in a new writing showcase. 

 

Applicants will need to have good availability between 06/05/2025-10/05/2025 and be free on May 30th & May 31st. The applicants must also be based in Luton or the surrounding Bedfordshire area.

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The scheme includes:
 

• A paid opportunity to shadow our Artistic Directors, Sam Edmunds and Vikesh Godhwani, within an upcoming R&D of a new play at The Hat Factory Arts Centre this May. This is an opportunity to observe a creative team in the development of a new piece of writing and also seeing the directors work with the actors and writers. For this day you will be paid £12.21 p/hour for 8 hours. We will work with the trainee director to accommodate their schedule and when they can enter the room. This will take place between 6th May - 10th May.

 

• Alongside this Chalk Line will also employ you to direct either a short monologue, duologue, or scene written as part of their new young writers group, working alongside local young talent. This again will be paid at £12.21 p/hour with rehearsals taking place 9am-3pm on May 30th and 1pm-4pm May 31st. The showcase will be 5pm-6pm May 31st. This provides the opportunity to gain a professional credit. Please only apply for this role if you are free on these days.

 

• Our Artistic Directors will also provide some 1-1 mentorship offering practical career advice.

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Who can apply:

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• This role is open to anyone based in Luton or Bedfordshire, who is an aspiring director. If you already have training as a director through education, you will not be applicable for this role. No previous experience is required. Ultimately, we are looking for people who are passionate about pursuing a career in the arts and are looking for an opportunity to develop their craft.

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How to apply:

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To apply for this role please send us your answers to the following questions alongside a CV:
 

• Why do you make theatre (100 words)?

• What does theatre mean to you (100 words)?

• What are you looking to gain from this opportunity (100 words)? 

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You can bullet point answers due to word count. We welcome applications in alternative formats. You can submit a video or sound application answering the questions; up to 5 minutes max. We welcome video recordings to be in BSL.

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To submit your application please send your answers to chalklinetheatre@gmail.com or send Video applications via WeTransfer. The deadline for applications is the 04/04//2025 at 10am. If you have any questions or would like to request an alternative method of applying, please email chalklinetheatre@gmail.com.

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We will aim to get back to everyone by 11/04/2025. Those who we are considering for the role will be asked to attend a short interview on 17/04/2025. As we are a small team who operate on a project to project basis, we are unfortunately unable to offer feedback to unsuccessful applicants.