Theatre Directors - Fortune Theatre

The
Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced
Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in the
remainder our 2009 season.

The
Fortune operates a four week rehearsal period (including production week) with
a six day rehearsal schedule – Monday to Saturday or Tuesday. Productions open
on the Friday or Saturday evening of the fourth week. The fee is $4,400 (gross)
per play and there will be accommodation and airfare assistance for directors
who reside outside Dunedin.

A
separate application should be submitted for each production for which you wish
to be considered. Applications will be considered and you will be advised no
later than the end of May 2009 as to the result of your application. The
productions that require a director for the spring-summer season are: Women on
the Verge of HRT by Marie Jones and Four Flat Whites in Italy by Roger Hall.  Rehearsals commence for Women on the Verge:
July 27 – Open August 20 – Close September 12, 2009. Rehearsals commence for
Four Flat Whites in Italy: October 19 - Open November 13 –
Close December 12, 2009.

Electronic
copies of the scripts are available from the Fortune Theatre. Please contact Janice Marthen manager@fortunetheatre.co.nz and
a copy of the play will be forwarded to you via email. (Hard copies are not
available).

Email
your application(s) to: manager@fortunetheatre.co.nz  For written applications please address to Janice Marthen, Fortune Theatre Trust marked
confidential. Applications must be received by the close of business Monday
May 25, 2009.

In
your application please provide a brief indication of how you view the play and
what elements are necessary for you to stage a successful production. Please
indicate any casting that would be central to your production. You are free to
approach actors to ascertain their availability but you should make it clear
that such an approach does not constitute an offer of work which can only be
made by the Fortune Theatre. Curriculum Vitaes and current headshots for actors
who you may approach can be included with your application. Casting can be
constrained by budgets and a copy of the confidential production budget can be
made available. The Fortune Theatre reserves the right to pre-cast plays.

The
Fortune employs a set and costume designer to work with you on your production
along with lighting/sound design and stage management staff. If you have any
other requirements (live music, composition, specialist design) please make
this known at the time of application along with any related fee quotations.

We
look forward to receiving your application.

Janice Marthen
CEO Theatre Manager
P.O. Box 5351
Dunedin
231 Stuart Street, Dunedin
manager@fortunetheatre.co.nz
www.fortunetheatre.co.nz