Job SummaryWe are looking for an Associate Director for our production of CARE written and directed by Alexander Zeldin. CARE is a Young Vic and A Zeldin Company co-production. The Young Vic is committed to providing opportunities for directors to develop their craft and to expand their knowledge and practice.Job DescriptionAbout CAREA single mum, two feuding pre-teens, and their gran. When Grandmother takes a fall, she is hastily moved to a care home she doesn\'t want to be in. But as time passes, she comes to see what really matters in life and glimpse the joy in everyday moments.Following the hugely popular \'Inequalities\' trilogy, Alexander Zeldin (LOVE, The Confessions, The Other Place) makes his Young Vic debut with this life affirming play about the connection between loss and rebirth.Written and Directed by Alexander ZeldinSet Designer - Rosanna VizeCostume Designer - Natasha JenkinsLighting Designer - James FarncombeSound Designer - Josh Anio GriggCasting Director - Jacob SparrowCostume Supervisor - Caroline McCallKey datesApplications open - Wednesday 1 October 2025Applications close - 10am, Monday 27 OctoberInterviews - Week commencing 03 NovemberDevelopment week - Mon 24 - Sat 29 NovemberRehearsals start - Monday 30 March 2026Technical rehearsals start - w/c 04 May 2026First preview - Monday 11 May 2026Press performance - Tuesday 19 May 2026Final performance - Saturday 11 July 2026Fees and Availability£5,150 to cover the period from appointment to the end of the run (excluding November development week - to be paid separately).The Associate Director will be required on a full-time basis throughout the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and previews up to and including Press Night. They will be required to attend at least three performances a week for noting and supporting the production during the run, on a schedule to be agreed, as well as supporting the understudy/cover process throughout the run.Rehearsals typically take place Monday to Saturday between 10am-6pm, with possible evening calls. Rehearsals take place at the Young Vic.Job RequirementsFor the Associate Director role on CARE, we are looking for someone who:Is resident in the UK at the time of applicationHas the right to work in the UK for the duration of the associateshipIs fully available for the duration of the project (see key dates above)Has professional experience as an Assistant or Associate Director on several productions, particularly at small- and mid-scale venues.Has professional experience as a Director on at least one production (of any scale)Has knowledge of the production process and what is expected of an Associate Director (please note this role is different to an Assistant Director).Has experience working with professional and non-professional actors and community members.*We would define \'professional\' as: The team who created and realised the production have or hope to have theatre as their main career focus and source of income.Job ResponsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities include:Working in collaboration with the Director and Creative Team to realise the artistic aims of the productionResearch, preparation and support during the pre-production period, as requiredAttending, supporting and participating in production and creative team meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals and preview performances of the Production up to and including the Press Night Performance, as requiredWorking with the Writer/Director development week in November (run/contracted separately by A Zeldin Company)Supporting the director and stage management team with scheduling of rehearsalsOverseeing rehearsing and deputizing for the Director to rehearse the blocking of scenes with the community chorus and other company members.Overseeing cover rehearsals and ensuring that any covers are ready to perform to a professional standard throughout the run of the ProductionFor the full list of responsibilities please check the Young Vic website.Job Title: Young Vic Theatre - Associate Director - CAREPlease follow the link to the Job Application on the Young Vic page.About Creators Program - Young Vic Theatre #J-18808-Ljbffr