COMPASS Applications
Update: Applications for the COMPASS strands are now closed for 2021.
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for COMPASS, Rough Magic’s new artist development programme.
Since 2001 Rough Magic has been a pioneer of artist development in Irish theatre, through the SEEDS programme. SEEDS has been Ireland’s most comprehensive development programme over nineteen years; and now COMPASS is here to take the original concept into the next decade.
The company will now accept applications for the following COMPASS strands:
ROUGH IDEAS
An open call for ideas from writers and theatre artists who are interested in making work with Rough Magic. The closing date for applications is 19th February 2021.
COMPASS Literary Manager
A part-time Literary Manager will be appointed by the company to assist in forging and maintaining relationships with playwrights across the spectrum of the COMPASS programme. The closing date for applications is 15th February 2021.
SEEDS Apprenticeships
3 emerging/early-career artists across the disciplines of directing and design (sound, lighting, av, set and costume) will be placed with the company annually for a 12-month programme. The closing date for applications is 19th February 2021.
COMPASS Trainee Producer
A 12-month part-time employment opportunity with the company for an early-career freelance theatre producer. The closing date for applications is 19th February 2021.
COMPASS is jointly supported by The Arts Council and The Lackendarragh Bursary, a significant donation of generous support from benefactor Seán Páircéir.
