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UPDATE: We understand that some members were unable to complete stage 3 of the brief application. For those of you who reached stage 3, the brief is now open until 8pm on Thursday 23 August. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The application process has changed this year - please click on the How To Respond tab above to find out how to apply.
This is the brief for PRODUCERS. If this is not your discipline then please go to:
Please read all the information and instructions before applying.
It’s here: the biggest theatre brief of the year.
The 24 Hour Plays: Old Vic New Voices provides 38 actors, writers, directors and producers, aged 18-30, with the opportunity to create a play for The Old Vic stage, performed in front of 1,000 friends, family and industry VIPs.
In just 24 hours, six original works are created from absolutely nothing by a group of talented emerging practitioners. And we want you to be one of them.
This riveting event has been wowing audiences for the last six years and has launched over 250 careers; securing agents, West End contracts, TV roles and commissions.
Past participants of The 24 Hour Plays: Old Vic New Voices have included:
Playwrights: Mike Bartlett (Chariots of Fire, Gielgud Theatre), Lucy Kirkwood (NSFW, Royal Court), Nick Payne (Electra, Gate Theatre) and Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Belongings, Hampstead Theatre / West End, Aladdin, Lyric Hammersmith).
Actors: Iris Roberts (Duchess of Malfi, Old Vic Theatre) Charlotte Mills (Jerusalem, West End & Broadway), Nick Blakeley (Sunshine Boys, Savoy Theatre), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones, HBO), and Charity Wakefield (Mockingbird Lane, NBC).
Directors: Oli Rose (Associate Director, Chariots of Fire, Gielgud Theatre), Adam Lenson (Associate Director, Road Show, Menier Chocolate Factory and Ordinary Days, Trafalgar Studios), George Perrin and James Grieve (Artistic Directors, Paines Plough) Simon Evans (Resident Assistant Director, Donmar Warehouse).
Producers: Amy Letman (Associate Producer, West Yorkshire Playhouse), Jo Danvers (Assistant General Manager, Donmar Warehouse) and Emma Brünjes (General Manager, Nimax Theatres).
To find out what we’re offering, take a look at the What We’re Offering PDF.
And, before you dive in, make sure you’ve read our terms and conditions.
Before applying you must be available on the following dates:
Initial producer interviews: Monday 24 OR Tuesday 25 September 2012
Audition weekend: Thursday 27 OR Friday 28 September 2012
Bonding day: Thursday 18 October 2012
The 24 Hour Plays: Saturday 27 October 2012– 9.30pm onwards; Sunday 28 October – ALL DAY
To find out how to apply, click How to Respond at the top of this page.
This brief closes on Thursday 23 August at 5pm and is open to IdeasTap members aged 18 to 30. If you have any technical queries, please email info@ideastap.com. If you have any project enquiries, please email newvoices@oldvictheatre.com.
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.
How to respond
UPDATE: We understand that some members were unable to complete stage 3 of the brief application. For those of you who reached stage 3, the brief is now open until 8pm on Thursday 23 August. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The application process has changed this year. This is now a three-step application process – you must follow all three of the steps below or your application will not be eligible.
Step 1) Click Follow this brief in the left-hand column. You’ll only see this option if you’re signed in to IdeasTap.
Step 2) Fill out the online application form here. Remember, once you’ve completed the application form, your application is NOT complete. You must then return to this page and follow step 3.
Step 3) Click Apply now in the left-hand column of this page. This will take you to a page headed Submit your response – simply follow the instructions on this page and click Submit. You will only see the Apply now button if you’re logged in to IdeasTap and have completed Step 1.
Additional information:
Please make sure you have a photo on your profile page. It doesn't need to be a headshot and you won't be judged on the quality of this picture – but as with all briefs on IdeasTap you have to have a profile picture to be eligible.
You must be aged 18-30 on Sunday 28 October 2012 to be eligible. You may be asked to provide a piece of photo ID at your audition.
To complete the online application form, you will need the following information to hand because you cannot save the application form mid-way through the process:
• Personal details (name, age, contact details etc)
• Record of producer-related training and development since you were 16, including training in marketing, accounting, budgeting, talent development, literary management, busines administration/management, venue management or fundraising. Please include year completed (or planned year of completion), provider and qualification gained.
• Record of producing experience - up to six productions you have produced or assistant produced. One must have been within the last six months. Please state year of production, your role (lead/assistant), title of production and venue.
• Explain the role of a producer (30 words max)
• Suggest to OVNV a project we should present in 2013 - in 2009 we went to the US (TS Eliot US/UK Exchange), held an arts festival in 2010 (Coming Up) and is going to Edinburgh in 2012 (OVNV Edinburgh Season) (200 words max)
• Name and contact details for a referee
This brief closes on Thursday 23 August at 5pm and is open to IdeasTap members aged 18 to 30. If you have any technical queries, please email info@ideastap.com. If you have any project enquiries, please email 24hp.ovnv@ideastap.com.
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.