SDCF Observership Applications Due Tomorrow

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Observership Program grants emerging Directors and Choreographers 25 paid opportunities to observe the work of master Directors and Choreographers as they create productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at leading regional theatres across the country.

Only those who apply to the program have access to these opportunities. See full program guidelines for more information on how the program operates.

SDCF Observers have access to the entire rehearsal process, from first rehearsal through previews to opening night. Observers are guaranteed the invaluable opportunity to observe, first-hand, the techniques, disciplines, approaches and insights of master artists as they create new productions and revive classics.

The exact nature of each Observership varies depending on the needs and desires of the master Director or Choreographer. Observerships are selected by committee; master artists in 2012-2013 were Rob Ashford, Mark Brokaw, Bill Castellino, Mark Cuddy, Trip Cullman, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Timothy Douglas, Sheldon Epps, Sam Gold, Igor Goldin, Skip Greer, Michael Halberstam, Joseph Haj, Doug Hughes, Dan Knechtges, Brian Kulick, Art Manke, Emily Mann, Sean Matthias, MAndy Moore, John Rando, Susan Stroman, Chet Walker, and Michael Wilson.

Each Observer receives a grant of a weekly stipend of $200 and a project travel stipend. In a recent survey of our past three seasons of Observers, 100% recommend the program.

Return completed application form along with a one-page artistic statement, one-page resume to SDCF postmarked by June 1, 2013 to be considered for all opportunities. Required letter of recommendation can be sent separately and is not subject to June 1 postmark though it should be sent shortly thereafter so that your application can be processed in a timely manner.

SDCF will accept applications until July 31, 2013, however, those applying after June 1 will not be eligible for summer Observership opportunities.