Welcome to Stages
Stages offers assistance to new, emerging and established writers for performance across a range of styles and genres. Through a broad ranging program of services and initiatives, Stages exists to help writers produce work to the very best of their ability, and to guide them towards practical outlets for their work to be further developed and shared.
STAGES IS SEEKING A NEW DIRECTOR
Stages is Western Australia’s professional organisation supporting, advocating and promoting the development of Western Australian playwrights. We are looking for a talented and self-motivated person to manage and guide the organisation. Our activities include resourcing the development of new plays through dramaturgy and workshops, providing script assessments and offering seminars, residencies and mentorships. The successful candidate will have a passion for the art-form and a clear understanding of current issues facing playwrights, dramaturges, theatre companies and the broader theatre sector in Western Australia. Applications close 30 January 2012. MORE INFORMATION BELOW.
Playwright Development
Stages offers writers across the breadth of writing experience a range of opportunities to recharge their creative batteries. Regular workshops and seminars are conducted by both national and local theatre practitioners of renown. For the new writer and emerging writer there is The Dynamic Stage, a ten week skills-based studio.
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Script Development
Theatre is a collaborative process. Few writers produce a first draft that is instantly ready for production. Stages supports script development in a variety of ways to ensure that new, emerging and established performance writers get the best and most suitable development process for their particular requirements. THE NEXT ROUND FOR SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING CLOSES 6 MARCH 2012.
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Residency
Many writers long for the opportunity to work in isolation, uninterrupted by the disturbances of the modern world. Stages provides the opportunity for a WA playwright to live and work in glorious solitude at Albany’s heritage listed Vancouver Arts Centre. For those wishing to work within the energy of a professional company there is the Stages/Deckchair Theatre Playwright residency.
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Mentorships
Being a writer is a practical as well as a creative profession. The Stages Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for Western Australian theatre companies to build relationships with emerging and established local writers, and for playwrights to develop a more symbiotic and practical understanding of companies’ artistic policies and visions.
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Special Projects
These include joint projects with other organisations, regional initiatives and advocacy opportunities. These projects are developed in response to the requirements of members or as opportunities arise.
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JOB VACANCY: STAGES DIRECTOR
STAGES, THE WA PLAYWRIGHTS’ CONSORTIUM, IS SEEKING A NEW DIRECTOR
Stages is Western Australia’s professional organisation supporting, advocating and promoting
the development of Western Australian playwrights. We are looking for a talented and self-
motivated person to manage and guide the organisation. Our activities include resourcing the
development of new plays through dramaturgy and workshops, providing script assessments
and offering seminars, residencies and mentorships. The successful candidate will have a
passion for the art-form and a clear understanding of current issues facing playwrights,
dramaturges, theatre companies and the broader theatre sector in Western Australia.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• High level experience in arts management
• High level experience and knowledge of the craft of playwriting and dramaturgy
• Existing contacts and networks in the local, national and international playwriting
scene.
• Experience in creating and developing new networks.
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Experience in writing successful government and philanthropic grant applications, as
well as acquitting grants.
• Experience in strategic and business planning.
• An aptitude for advocacy and publicity.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• High-level organisational skills .
• Sound computer skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
• Financial/accounting skills including familiarity with MYOB software.
• Experience in advocacy with government.
• Experience in board protocols and governance.
The role is part-time: two and a half days (0.5 FTE). Salary is $60,000 p.a. pro rata.
Applications addressed to the Chair, Chris Bendall, and addressing the selection criteria,
including a CV and covering letter, should be submitted electronically to
chris.bendall@y7mail.com by 5pm Monday 30 January 2012.
Inquiries: Stages (08) 9228 0401 or stages@stageswa.com
Position: Director
Employment Status: Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Reports to: Stages Board of Management
Supervises: Book-keeper
Any casual or volunteer staff
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Position Summary
The Director is a key staff member and is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation meets its stated purpose and objectives. The Director also oversees the day-to-day administration of the organisation, as well as ensuring that all compliance, financial and legal activities are completed on behalf of the Board of Management.
Key Duties
Playwright Support
1. Manage the script assessment process including screening, allocation of assessors, return of assessments, follow up with writers and reports to the Board.
2. Provide advice and information to playwrights via telephone, email and in person on script and professional development opportunities
3. Provide advice to Development Initiative applicants on identifying and approaching dramaturges and creative teams; and organising and budgeting of readings and development workshops.
4. Provide advocacy for WA playwrights and playwriting in state, national and international forums
Project Development
1. In consultation with the Board and in accordance with the business and strategic plans, initiate, develop and review special projects that the organisation will undertake from year to year
Finance and Funding
1. In consultation with the Board, prepare all funding applications and acquittals
2. Oversee the day to day financial management and administration of the organisation
3. Prepare all financial reports for the board and funding bodies as required
4. In consultation with the Board, prepare all annual budgets and ensure targets are being met
Marketing and Public Relations
1. Develop and implement organisation marketing plans and promotional activities
2. Establish and maintain good relations with Stages members, constituents, sponsors, funding bodies, staff, Board and the broader theatre and arts community
3. Implement regular communications with members and key stakeholders
4. Represent the organisation at public events and industry forums / seminars / meetings
Strategic Planning
1. In conjunction with the Board, oversee the development of strategic planning activities and the preparation of business and strategic plans
2. Report regularly to the Board on the achievement of these plans
Board Servicing
1. Undertake preparation of meeting agendas, minutes and reports
2. Make recommendations to the Board on organisational development and resourcing
3. Ensure all compliance, funding and legal obligations are undertaken on behalf of the Board
4. Assist the Board in developing sound relations with members
5. Maintain sound working relations with Board members
6. Implement all relevant policies and procedures on behalf of the Board
Human Resource Management
1. Supervise staff in accordance with HR policies and procedures
2. Undertake staff performance appraisals
3. Comply with all relevant HR, OH&S policies and legislative requirements
Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board from time to time
Key Performance Indicators
To be developed in consultation with the Stages Chair.
Photographs from top to Bottom:
Mark Maitland in Prickly Pear Ensemble’s production of Steven Snell’s Keeper Photo: Peter Stone.
Crispian Chan in Barking Gecko Theatre Company’s production of Shirley van Sanden’s Hidden Dragons. Photo: James Rogers
Rohanna Angus and Craig ‘Chook’ Pickett in Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre’s production of David Milroy’s Windmill Baby. Photo: Jon Green
Peter Docker in Black Swan Theatre Company’s production of Ian Wilding’s Torrez.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of Damon Lockwood’s Muttaburrasaurus. Photo: Nicholas Higgins
