Immediate Theatre is searching for a playwright to work on an original script – in collaboration with young women via workshops – for their upcoming show for schools focusing on attitudes to women and girls.
Duties:
To work with the Immediate Theatre team to lead 6 development workshops with young women. (October 2023)
To lead 4 writing workshops for young women. (November 2023)
To create an outline synopsis and character breakdown of a 40-minute drama for schools (young people aged 13 -15 years of both sexes). (November 2023)
To select young writers to be commissioned to write short plays for and host a rehearsed reading of their work in January 2024.
Subject to confirmation of further funding:
To provide drafts for a 40-minute script.
First draft of script 12/12/23, Second draft of script 08/01/24 and rehearsal draft if required.
To be involved in the selection of the creative team – Director, Designer, performers etc as required.
To attend rehearsals. (currently scheduled from 5th – 23rd February 2024)
To attend at least 3 performances.
To provide feedback for evaluation purposes.
Deadline: 18 September 2023.
Find out more here.
Source: artsjobs.org.uk