Note: Applicants to this brief MUST be, or have been, an NYT member and have completed an NYT Intake Course. 

Our BFFs at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain are offering one young theatre director one hell of a break…

The Bryan Forbes NYT REP Assistant Director Bursary is a paid, eight-month, full-time gig. The purpose of the role is to learn the skills of a director through practical experience.

The winner of this brief will support the work of the NYT REP Company. They’ll get to assist on several productions over the course of the eight-month period, and will also train alongside the actors in the REP Company developing knowledge and an understanding of the performer. They will be mentored by none other than Jeremy Herrin, NYT alumnus and Artistic Director of Headlong.

The scheme takes place from 1 April to 30 November 2014. The winner will receive a £10,000 bursary. 

The kind of person the judges are looking for will:

• Have proven experience as a theatre director – at least one professional, reviewed show, and previous assisting experience is essential.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to give strong notes and be observant and constructive when watching rehearsals and performances.
• Be able to multi-task and respond reliably to tasks as required by the artistic team.
• Be positive and approachable when dealing with a wide range of artists at all levels.
• Be highly organised and self-motivated, and meticulous about detail.
• Be computer literate.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 March 2014.

Download the full job description here .

This brief will close at 12pm on Friday 7 March 2014 and is open to IdeasTap members aged 18 to 30.  Note: Applicants to this brief MUST be, or have been, an NYT member and have completed an NYT Intake Course.  If you have any technical queries, please visit the help centre. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues – so make sure you don’t leave your application to the last minute.

National Youth Theatre would like thank Bryan’s family for their support in establishing this Bursary and especially Nanette Newman, Sarah Standing and Emma Forbes.  We would also like to thank everyone whose generous contributions have enabled us to offer this opportunity.  A full list can be found here.

Follow this brief to download the application form