For directors that have not yet worked on the Main Stage but who have gained significant experience directing elsewhere, we offer a number of entry level opportunities and a pathway towards that Main Stage debut.

Assistant Directorships
STC employs Assistant Directors on most productions that are rehearsed in Sydney. The director of each production selects their AD, and in the majority of cases the Director comes to the company with someone in mind. On occasions, the Artistic Directors introduce a selection of candidates from which a Director can choose. The Artistic Directors put forward these candidates based on aptitude and suitability.

STC employs Assistants who have demonstrated maturity, resilience and a capacity to self-start, and will consider seriously applicants who have directed at least four shows of their own on the independent sector, or have trained at one of the major directing courses. We tend to favour those who have demonstrated a commitment to directing as a career. As a NSW company, we will give preference to NSW based artists.

If you meet the above criteria and wish to be considered for an AD position, send an email to artisticteam@sydneytheatre.com.au with the subject title: ASSISTANT DIRECTORSHIPS. Please attach a copy of your CV or biography. You will receive an email acknowledging your submission and if there are any suitable opportunities available you may receive follow up correspondence from a member of the Artistic Team. 

The Richard Wherrett Fellowship
The Richard Wherrett Fellowship was conceived to provide an emerging director with the opportunity to spend a year working with STC across a range of projects. It enables them to develop their craft as a director, gain experience and benefit from the mentorship of the Company's Artistic Team.

The Fellowship is offered to a director who has graduated from - and excelled within - our Assistant Director program.

The Richard Wherrett Fellow in 2012 is Imara Savage. In 2011 Sarah Giles held the position.

Rough Drafts
Rough Drafts is a program of creative developments that culminate in free public showings. This program is available to both emerging and established artists.

 

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