Title: SYC Director
Reports to: Children & Young People Programme Manager
Contract: Fixed term, freelance
Fee: £3500-£4000 (depending on experience)
They are seeking a Theatre Director or Company to work with the Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) on their 2025 production on a freelance basis. The director will rehearse an existing script which will be performed to the public at the end of the training programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop an ambitious, thought-provoking & timely piece with a group of emerging young artists.
They are interested in meeting bold creatives with innovative ideas to take ownership over this project & put their stamp on this production.
This role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About SYC
SYC is a free training scheme for 18-25-year-olds wanting to develop their performance skills.
SYC is committed to nurturing local talent & providing opportunities for aspiring actors. Our free acting programme provides a unique training opportunity for young people in the area to develop their skills, gain exposure & kickstart their careers.
Each year, Storyhouse holds auditions to select a group of talented young actors from a variety of backgrounds who will form the core company for a production. It’s important that the text for the SYC production is sufficiently challenging & reflective of Storyhouse’s programming. In 2023, SYC performed ‘The Trials’ by Dawn King & in 2024, ‘Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat’ by Mark Ravenhill.
SYC company members are also offered the opportunity to audition for our Trainee Actor Programme to gain real-world experience by participating in the professional company during the run at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.
Funding for the programme comes from the Backstage Trust.
SYC runs Jan-May 2025:
- Phase 1: 16 weeks’ training with a facilitator
- Phase 2: 4 weeks’ rehearsals with a director
Phase 2 rehearsals take place Mon-Fri evenings from 28 April-25 May.
To apply, visit here
Closing date: 27 October