Taunton Theatre Association Ltd
- Contact name: Vic Hole
- Contact email: [email protected]
Job Description
We are looking for an emerging Assistant Director with strong roots in Somerset/the South-West and ideally, a home base within 25 miles of TA1 1JL. We encourage applications from graduates and those at the start of their career in directing. This is a freelance role. Full time (7 Hour days) between 9 November – 4 December.
The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience across the full professional rehearsal process, from the initial read-through through to the final performance.
Treasure Island – About the Show
Will you risk everything for gold? Or is some treasure worth more than money?
Jim Hawkins is growing up in the salt-aired historic harbour town of Watchet on the coast of West Somerset, but wants more from life than one day becoming the owner of the family B&B.
The arrival of a mysterious sailor and the treasure map he brings with him turns Jim’s ordinary world upside down. Home comforts are soon a distant memory as Jim is aboard a ship bound for who knows where in search of stolen gold, sailing alongside a crew of colourful rogues, brave adventurers, and one utterly unforgettable, silver-tongued pirate: Long John Silver.
Digging for buried treasure brings many things to the surface and Jim must face a question that no map can answer.
Bursting with rousing folk music, crashing waves, daring adventures, and a great deal of laughter, this is a story about loyalty, courage, and the most important journey of all – growing up and working out what really matters.
The Assistant Director will need to be available for the following periods of time:
Full time:
Rehearsals (in Taunton): from Monday 9 November 2026 – Friday 27 November 2026
Tech: from Monday 30 November 2026 – Friday 4 December 2026
And will be given free tickets for one preview and Press Night:
Previews: from Tuesday 8 December 2026
Press Night: Thursday 10 December 2026
Job Requirements
As Assistant Director, you will:
Support the Director with general tasks, including joining pre-rehearsal meetings when you’re available.
Carry out research to help inform and support the production, as agreed with the Director.
Work with the cast observing, assisting, and joining in rehearsals as needed.
Lead warm-ups during rehearsals when required.
Attend production and creative meetings, supporting the Director as needed.
Help document the process (e.g. blogs, social media) for marketing, archiving, and evaluation, working with the Marketing team.
Support the show during its run*, in collaboration with the Director. This may include:
Take part in post-show discussions with audiences.
o Watching performances and giving notes
o Running weekly maintenance/notes sessions
o Providing emergency cover if needed
Help deliver relaxed performances where needed.
*Any of the above tasks that support the show during it’s run would be covered by an additional fee.
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