Entering the industry as a drama school graduate is intimidating and trying to make that vital first impression within the industry can be very difficult, especially if you don’t land yourself a professional job immediately. However, all is not lost – you can create your own showcase.

Thought about setting up your own company but don’t quite know where to start? Want to create a one-off performance in a London fringe theatre to give yourself, and others, the platform you deserve?

Molly Roberts, creative producer and artistic director of the successful graduate theatre company Poleroid Theatre, is offering eight IdeasTap members a 45-minute one-to-one advice session during which you will be given the kick-start and know-how you need to make your ideas a reality. 

Molly can help you with:

• Setting up a graduate company – is it a good idea?
• The aims for your new company
• How to create a unique company image
• The logistics of developing your first showcase.
• Information on how to approach theatre programmers for the first time, who to contact, and which venue is suitable for your project
• Explanation of the terminology used when liaising with a theatre – including box office splits, hire fees, etc

These sessions will take place on Wednesday 11 September between 10am and 5pm at IdeasTap HQ in London. 

About Molly Roberts

Molly trained at the Guildford School of Acting graduating in 2011 with a BA (Hons) Acting. She is an actress, producer and editorial writer, having written articles for the Actors Centre London as well as reviewing for Bargain Theatre. As a producer, she has worked at Theatre503, Etcetera Theatre, White Bear Theatre and has hosted her own regular theatrical open mic night at Hackney Attic. As an actress she has appeared in shows on the BBC and Channel 4, and on stage at Old Red Lion Theatre, The Cockpit and many others. 

The brief closes on Friday 16 August at 5pm and is open to IdeasTap members aged 18 and over. If you have any technical queries, please visit our 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.