We’re looking for a New Work Associate to support our writers, theatre makers and north west talent.
Role
- With the Artistic team, to shape and steer the artistic vision of the Everyman and Playhouse
- To work as dramaturg on Everyman and Playhouse productions
- To identify, nurture and manage writers, with particular focus on diverse Liverpool writers, to write plays for and with the Everyman and Young Everyman and Playhouse (YEP)
- To advise on classic playtexts, working on new versions bespoke to the Everyman
- To have extensive and ongoing knowledge of cutting edge contemporary theatre practice
- To oversee the strategy for the development and production of new work, including research and development, and to be a literary resource as required
- To oversee the delivery of existing new works programmes, ensuring the talent pathway is active and maintained
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of literary management in theatres of a similar scale and reputation to the Everyman & Playhouse, and have an in-depth knowledge of the existing theatrical canon as well as a passion for and experience of developing new plays and writers.
The deadline for applications is Monday 18th September 2023 at 10.00am.
Applications should be sent to: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com
- Contact name: Victoria Adlard
- Contact email: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com
