Dramaturg

Dramaturg needed for workshop ONLINE

We’re looking for a Dramaturg to hold a one-day workshop in January 2022 for members of our Palace Young Company.
The ideal candidate must have experience in working online with new writing, the devising process and working with young people aged 16-25.

The Palace Young Company is a group of 16 – 25-year-old future creative industries professionals, whose interests range from writing to stage management to marketing, as well as performing and directing and who are keen to learn the important skills which theatre training can provide.
We are building upon a series of successful Masterclasses in 2021 and are looking to expand the skills of our young people by offering them ongoing creative development opportunities in 2022.
We are bringing together the talents of our Palace Youth Theatre, Palace Young Company and Orbital Youth Theatre to produce and devise “Abi’s House Party” a companion piece to follow “Abigail’s Party” by Mike Leigh, directed by Pravesh Kumar, which is being produced in Spring 2022 at Watford Palace Theatre.
This workshop will inform our Palace Young Company of the Script Editing and Dramaturgical processes required when working on devised work and new writing and enable members of the company to act as Dramaturgs for our Youth production in the spring.

When: Saturday 29th of January, (10:30am – 3:30pm)

How to apply: Please send a CV and a short covering letter (no longer than 250 words) detailing any specific experience you have that relates to your suitability for the project to takepart@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk with the subject DRAMATURG FOR PYC.
Please note that Watford Palace Theatre is an equal opportunities company. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity and actively encourage applications from people who have previously been underrepresented within the Creative Industries.

Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 5th January 12pm

For more information visit https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/your-palace/about-the-palace/