New Directions 2018
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!!
2018Call for Promising Young DirectorsWhen is the deadline?DEADLINE EXTENDED! New deadline January 31st 2018 at 11:59pm What is New Directions?The New Directions program offers a young director with no professional credit the opportunity to direct a full-length play and bring a fresh new voice to Austin theatre while getting paid. The show will be fully produced by Capital T Theatre, and the director will have the opportunity to develop a piece of theatre that both reflects and contributes to the diversity of the Austin/Central Texas arts scene. As part of the New Directions program, Capital T is currently searching for a promising young director to direct a production in April. All applicants need to be available in the Austin area during the rehearsal and performance processes (January-April). The company currently has several exciting scripts under consideration for New Directions, but welcomes suggestions from applicants as well. Plays must meet the following criteria: newer, edgy, and engaging full-length scripts (90 minutes or less); up to approximately 3-4 characters; minimal technical requirements; ability to be produced in six weeks or less. We do not develop scripts as part of our program. Who can apply?Anyone under 35 years of age who does not have a professional directing credit on their resume may apply. We consider any paid directing job a professional credit. What do I need to do to apply?To be considered for New Directions an applicant must submit a full theatrical resume and cover letter. The resume should include all theatrical credits. The cover letter should address why you are interested in being the next New Directions Director. It may include a title of a play that you would be excited to work on for the project. It should also answer the question:”How can the New Directions program help you reach your next goal?”. Forward the resume and cover letter to 2018newdirections@gmail.com What happens next?After the deadline has passed, the resumes and letters of interest will be read by a committee who will then select up to 10 finalists to invite to formal interviews. At these interviews each candidate will be given the opportunity to share a visual portfolio as well as discuss plays that are being considered for production. After this first round of interviews 3 finalist are selected for final interviews. Final interviews will be conducted with the artistic director, past new directions directors, and company members. Who are the past New Directions directors?Most recently Delante Keys directed HIR for Cap T in 2017. Rosalind Faires directed MARIE
In 2 In 2009 Kelli Bland was selected as for our New Directions program to direct the US premiere of THE BIRD and THE BEE by Al Smith and Matt Hartley. This was her first time to work with Capital T. The plays THE BIRD and THE BEE were nominated for Outstanding production of a Drama by the Austin Critics Table Awards. The plays were also the highest attended theatrical event of FronteraFest 2009. Since directing for Capital T she went on to direct and produce the world premiere of the independent musical FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT at Salvage Vanguard Theatre. In 2008 John Carroll was selected for the New Directions program. It was his first time to work with Capital T. He directed the regional premiere of I GOOGLE MYSELF by Jason Shafer. The play earned great critical success in its fronterafest run and was subsequently remounted at Hyde Park Theatre in the summer of 2008 becoming the highest earning production of Capital T’s at the time. John has gone on to found the Weird City Theatre Company, a company that produces re-envisioned classics and original works while merging a new audience with the traditional. |