Call out for script writer

Script Writer required for new adaptation of 'The Shape of Things to Come' – HG Wells, with critically acclaimed Northern Theatre Company.

The Shape of Things to Come will be a meditation of the things that have come to pass and the things that may come to pass. We are looking for a talented and experience script writer to create a piece based loosely around the HG Wells Novel, for one actor to perform. Alongside the successful candidate, Proper Job are looking to initially create a first draft of the script with a mixture of text and structure which will then be further developed into a full play.

Directed by James Beale. Produced by Proper Job Theatre Company.

This play will be directed and produced by Proper Job Theatre Company with rehearsals and a period of Research and Development taking place in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Developing individual monologues/stories for one person
Writing for theatre, particularly for work that has toured beyond London/Edinburgh Fringe
Working on mid scale touring productions
Working to tight deadlines
Managing own time
To apply please email us with a CV and short cover letter on mail@properjob.org.uk or if you have any questions call on 01484 514687. If successful at this stage you will be invited for a short interview.

Important Details:

Closing date for applicants: 7th July

Interview date: 10th July

We have 3 days of Research and Development from the 14th July to 16th. The successful candidate would need to be available for at least 2 of the 3 days

Fee: £1200

It would be useful, though not essential, for applicants to have a Northern Base to able to easily meet with the Artistic Director and the company as required. We will not be able to cover additional travel costs.

For more information visit http://www.properjob.org.uk/