Sheffield Theatres are looking for a Making Room Observer to join the company of Little Shop of Horrors throughout rehearsals.

Making Room Observer opportunities are for aspiring and early-career theatre creatives based locally to Sheffield Theatres who want to familiarise with professional rehearsal practice.

Who might benefit most from observing the process for A Streetcar Named Desire?

“This opportunity would benefit someone who is interested in reinterpreting classic plays for contemporary audiences, and how you re-examine iconic plays with a fresh perspective, shaking off the baggage of theatrical history.

It will also give the Observer Director the chance to see how actors approach poetic, heightened text while remaining truthful and detailed, as well as learning about the integration of music and movement work within a production.

It would especially suit someone who is passionate about American drama and work with queer themes.”

Details

Making Room Observers will observe one day each week of rehearsal, and a day of technical rehearsal. Making Room Observers are also invited to attend a preview show and opening night.

Fee

The Making Room Observer for A Streetcar Named Desire will receive a £350 fee to support their attendance and observation of the rehearsal process.

Timeline

• Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Sun 22 December 2024.
• Interviews will take place on the week commencing Mon 3 January 2025.
• The rehearsal period begins on Mon 27 January 2025.
• Previews begin from Sat 1 March 2025.
• Opening Night will take place on Thu 6 March 2025.