Request for Proposals from Directors

The Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in the second half of our 2010 season.

The productions requiring directors are:

Ding Dong or Just Desserts by Tudor Gates. Original Playwright - Marc Camoletti (from the play Sexe et Jalousie). Rehearsals begin July 19; the production opens August 13 and closes September 4.

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Otago Festival of the Arts production). Rehearsals begin September 6; the production opens October 1 and closes October 23.

Red Riding Hood by Roger Hall. Rehearsals begin October 18; the production opens November 12 and closes December 11.

The Fortune operates a four week rehearsal period (including production week) with the usual six day schedule being Monday to Saturday. Productions open on the Friday or Saturday evening of the fourth week. The fee is $4,200 (gross) per play and there is accommodation and travel assistance for directors who reside outside Dunedin.

Applications are accepted via email to: KarenE@fortunetheatre.co.nz. Please address all hard copy applications to The Artistic Direction Committee, Fortune Theatre Trust, PO Box 5351, Dunedin, marked confidential. Applications must be received by Friday 30 April.

A separate application should be submitted for each production for which you wish to be considered. You will be advised as to the result of your application no later than the end of Monday 10 May, 2010.

Electronic copies of the plays are available from the Fortune Theatre. Please contact Karen Elliot KarenE@fortunetheatre.co.nz and a copy of the play will be forwarded to you via email. (Hard copies are not available).

In your application please provide an 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 set and costume designers 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.