I’m changing hats today. The one I’m wearing now isn’t the soft flouncy beret-type of the poet.  It’s also not the isolation-chamber-like helmet of the novelist.  No, today I’m wearing the fedora of the theatre producer because my theatre charity, CurvingRoad, is now publicizing it’s latest Call for Submissions.

Now in our fifth year of revealing, encouraging and nurturing talent, our past projects have focused on new writing. This time we are trying something a little different. CurvingRoad’s next venture is to find a Director.

We are looking for a new director to put on a play of their choice to be produced for a three-week run at a London fringe theatre in the Autumn of 2011. The chosen director will have the freedom to explore their own ideas and directorial vision throughout the rehearsal process whilst being supported by CurvingRoad’s experienced team, resulting in a professional production in keeping with CurvingRoad’s established high standards.  The chosen Director will also receive a small honorarium.

The applicants must be:
Directors who are yet to have the opportunity to direct a professional production OR are still within three years of completing their training or university and have only directed ONE (maximum) production in any of London’s Fringe venues. The production’s budget will be negotiable.

The submission requires:
* A description of the proposed project, why you want to direct your chosen piece and what it means to you.
* A statement of how long a rehearsal period you expect and any imagined staging or venue requirements.
* A synopsis of the play (not the entire script).
* A personal bio (please no more than one A4 page)

Submissions are by email ONLY and must be submitted by May 31st 2011. Please send them to [email protected]

Due to the volume of submissions we generally receive, unfortunately only successful applicants will be contacted.

So please, to any of you out there, your friends or family: do think about this and spread the word.