269 Kilburn High Road [email protected] London NW6 7JR 020 7372 6611 Resident Director (12 months) KILN THEATRE About Kiln Theatre Kiln Theatre creates internationally renowned high-quality, engaging and innovative work which presents the world through a variety of different lenses, amplifying unheard voices into the mainstream. We are located in Brent, the most culturally diverse borough in London, and we are a local venue with international influence. Kiln Theatre produces world-class British and international theatre that reflects the exceptional diversity of its local community. We intend to make theatre for everyone, and in doing so, uncover our shared humanity. Through scale of opportunity, commitment to talent and telling human stories, we want to ensure a rich range of perspectives on Kiln Theatre’s stage now, and for the future. The theatre is currently undergoing a redevelopment and will reopen in September 2018 with a new season including Holy Sh!t by Alexis Zegerman, White Teeth by Zadie Smith and adapted by Stephen Sharkey and Approaching Empty by Ishy Din. The renovation will see a larger capacity auditorium seating 290 people, including new seats with better sightlines, a new flexible stage, increased wheelchair accessibility and improved front of house facilities. Artistic Programme Kiln Theatre stages around eight productions per year in our flexible and unique theatre. Our programming consists predominantly of work commissioned specifically for this theatre and produced by Kiln Theatre’s artistic team, as well as additional work which is programmed in collaboration with our national or international partners. Notable Kiln Theatre productions have included The Great Wave by Francis Turnly as a co-production with the National Theatre, The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar, the Olivier Award-winning Handbagged by Moira Buffini, which transferred to the West End, Washington and went on a national tour; and the critically-acclaimed Red Velvet by Lolita Chakrabarti (winner of two Critics’ Circle Awards and an Evening Standard Award), which transferred to New York and to the West End as part of the Kenneth Branagh season. Kiln Theatre has collaborated with the National Theatre, Sundance Theatre Lab, Complicite, Birmingham Rep, Tiata Fahodzi, Paines Plough, Liverpool Everyman, Eclipse Theatre, Bath Theatre Royal and Plymouth Theatre Royal, amongst others. Creative Learning Our ambitious Creative Learning programme aims to develop the imagination, aspiration and potential of children and young people. We invest in creating meaningful relationships with young people sometimes described as ‘harder to reach’ or who are passionate about theatre but have limited access to it. Kiln Theatre is part of the Arts Council England’s National Portfolio of regularly funded organisations and is funded by Brent Council. It is a registered charity. Further information about Kiln Theatre’s programme can be found on our website: www.kilntheatre.com Resident Director – Job Description This post is a full-time paid role. This role is designed to give a promising theatre director practical experience and training, as well the opportunity to gain insight into - and contribute to - the workings of a busy producing theatre. It is a fixed term contract for 12 months. The Resident Director is a key part of Kiln Theatre’s artistic team. They will work closely with the Artistic Director, Associate Director and New Work Associate and will assist on at least three Kiln Theatre productions. The Resident Director will also assist with script reading and responses, readings/workshops and casting and contribute to our Creative Learning programme. They will be line-managed by the Associate Director, and work in close collaboration with the artistic team. Responsibilities • To provide ongoing support to the Artistic Director, Associate Director and New Work Associate. • To act as Assistant Director on at least three Kiln Theatre productions, and satisfy the needs of the Director of these productions, by: • Providing research materials, as requested by the Director • Arranging for visiting experts on rehearsal topics, as requested by the Director • Taking rehearsal/discussion notes, contributing to discussions • Assisting with rehearsal scheduling, as instructed by the Director • Supporting the actors with line-learning or supervising secondary rehearsals • Supporting the stage management and technical teams during rehearsals and the technical period • Supporting the Director during the technical rehearsal and preview period, which may include checking sightlines, taking performance notes or rehearsing scene changes • To attend at least one performance per week during the run and assist in monitoring the production, taking notes and feeding back to the Director, and, where instructed, offering feedback to the company. • To assist with artistic administration, general enquiries, script processes and correspondence, reading scripts, writing reports and drafting correspondence. • To attend play readings and workshops at the request of the New Work Associate. • To attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to regular artistic meetings. • To attend the first preview of all productions, offering feedback to the Artistic Director and/or Associate Director upon request. • To collaborate with the Creative Learning department and contribute to education packs and/or workshops related to productions, as requested. • To contribute to the development of the company’s artistic activities by engaging in all aspects of the company’s work. Personal Development: • To assist on at least three Kiln Theatre productions. • To develop and deliver a project developed with the Creative Learning department, as shall be mutually agreed and scheduled with the Associate Director and Creative Learning Director. The Creative Learning programme includes activity in a range of contexts and at varying scales with young people up to the age of 25yrs (including early-career artists), as well as with adult community members. Depending on experience, the project may be undertaken solo or with support from/ collaboration with Kiln Theatre Creative Learning staff/ practitioners. • To attend at least one board meeting. • To observe and, where appropriate, contribute to play development processes. General: • To undertake tasks as may reasonably be required in support of Kiln Theatre and its mission statement. • To support the company’s fundraising activities, as required. • To help create a positive, open and responsive working environment. • To represent the company with diplomacy, discretion and courtesy at all times. • To attend and participate in training as is required. • To contribute to and abide by company policies and practices. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and does not preclude change or development that will inevitably be required in the future. Person Specification You will have a passion for directing for the theatre and have already gained some professional experience as a director, associate director or assistant director. Essential: • Demonstrable commitment to directing for the theatre • At least one professional Assistant Director credit • A creative mind with the ability to generate innovative ideas • Excellent oral and written communication • Ability to be observant, responsive and constructive; able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy • A positive and approachable manner • Organised, tenacious and reliable; able to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines • An eye for detail as well as the big picture • Genuine commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and broadening access to the arts, and an empathy with the objectives of Kiln Theatre • An understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Desirable: • Ability to give concise and clear notes • A passion for new writing and new work • Awareness of the current theatre climate in the UK and beyond Terms and Conditions: Title of post: Resident Director Salary: £22,000 per annum Contract: 12 months, full-time fixed term contract, subject to a three month probation period. Evening and weekend work will be required. Holiday: 20 days per year in addition to bank holidays, plus five single days excluding bank holidays after two years continuous service. The holiday year runs from April – March and must be taken within that period by agreement with your line manager. Sick pay: 4 weeks full pay and a further 4 weeks on half pay after 3 months’ continuous service. Pension: Kiln Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme for all permanent employees. Kiln Theatre’s contribution is capped at 3 of basic salary although the employee may contribute more. How to apply Application forms can be downloaded at KilnTheatre.com Once the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms are completed please return, by the closing date, to: Email: [email protected] using the heading Resident Director Application By Post: James Foran, Operations Manager, Kiln Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR Closing Date: Midday, Monday 21st May 2018 Interviews: 4th June What happens next? We will invite some applicants for an interview at Kiln Theatre in Kilburn. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be able to contact you if we can offer you an interview. Standard class travel expenses will be reimbursed for candidates travelling to an interview from outside London, up to a maximum of £50. These should be agreed in advance. Please bring receipts for travel expenditure. .