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Hello and Happy New Year!
Although the start to the year has been trickier for some of us than we hoped due to ongoing restrictions, we are looking forwards with optimism and hope, to a busier year for us in theatre where we are able to come together again and do what we do best.
Whilst we are not yet in a position to be planning in person events, we are hoping that in the coming months we will be extending an invite to much overdue in person networking and catch up events - so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime we have a schedule of online events planned to whet your appetite and keep us all in touch.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TDS Fridays are back!
Although we are keeping you on your toes because the first in the series which is this week is on Thursday 20th January! Join us on google meet at 1:15-2pm for a check in hosted by our Chair Kolbrun, entitled 'How are we doing?'
Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/nqx-iuxz-zks
From then TDS Fridays will take place on a Friday, always at 1:15-2pm so you can join on your lunch break. Some events will be open to all on our mailing list whilst others will be members only, so if you've not committed to being a member yet, now is a great time to do it!
Coming up in January and February we have:
Open space - monthly check ins with a theme hosted by one of the TDS committee
Directorial (members only) - An interview with an Artistic Director about their influences and practice
Introducing - a monthly spotlight on an emerging company or director, brought to you in partnership with Framework Theatre.
Thursday 20th January - Open Space 'How are we doing?'
Friday 28th Jan - Directorial with Matthew Lenton (members only)
Friday 4th Feb - Directorial - guest TBC
Friday 11th Feb - Open space -theme TBC
Friday 18th Feb - Directorial with Jemima Levick (members only)
Friday 25th Feb - Introducing... Framework Theatre
AGM
The TDS AGM will be held on Tuesday 22nd February on google meet, we will confirm the time and send the link to members soon, so just pencil the date into your diaries.
Tron Build
Have a programme of development activities for theatre professionals starting this week, with events currently scheduled until end of March. Find out more on:
https://www.tron.co.uk/whats-on#tab_build/
OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT
Here are this month's opportunities, support and information:
Creative Change Makers - Aberdeen Performing Arts
Closing date: 23 January 2022
APA are looking for two Creative Change Makers one focusing on Climate Action and the other focused on Inclusion and relevance.
For more information and to apply online, visit https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/work-with-us/
Creative Scotland Covid Cancellation Fund
Closing date: 28 February 2022
The fund offers a one-off award to those who are most deeply impacted and disadvantaged by the cancellation of activity because of the current emergency situation. This can include the cancellation or deferral of performances, exhibitions and shows from which freelancers would have received income. This fund will not replace income lost through cancellation but will provide a contribution to partially offset its adverse impact.
For more information: creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/covid-cancellation-fund
Create Inclusion Fund
This fund seeks to increase the diversity of people in the arts & creative industries by enabling progress, creative and professional development and supporting professional and creative risks.
Applications close: Wednesday 16th February 2022 at 12noon
For full details on this fund, visit: https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/createinclusion
Waypoint-1
Welcome to Waypoint-1, a Scotland-wide project supporting Early Career Performance Makers (ECPMs)*. Its purpose is to deliver one-on-one mentorship programmes, lasting up to a year. These programmes can cover everything from developing a creative vision, to producing a business plan, to help with making a one-off application.
Project director, Al Seed, will be supported in his delivery of activities by core staff from partners Dundee Rep Theatre and Scottish Dance Theatre, an advisory panel, and a team of guest specialists from across Scotland.
*Early Career is a flexible term – to include recent graduates and those who have produced only a limited amount of work; but also, for example, experienced makers who are moving into a new field.
For further information, please contact alseed@waypoint-1.net (Al Seed), or visit https://www.waypoint-1.net/
TDS - Become a Member
Join us: If you have been wondering about joining TDS as a member then please get in touch and we will send you out details. Free membership is extended until September because we know there are still many struggling just now. If you feel you can pay your membership fee at the moment however, we would appreciate it, but we don't want anyone to miss out on membership because of their finances in these tough times. Email us to request membership at directorsscotland@gmail.com
TDS Committee
TDS is looking for volunteers to join the committee, to help us to grown and affect change in our sector. We are currently looking for exciting and enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:
- Communications
- Deputy Communications
- Deputy Secretary
- Deputy Treasurer
If you think your skills fit the bill please email us at directorsscotland@gmail.com with notes of interest indicating which position you seek. We look forward to hearing from you!
Rehearsal Spaces - Edinburgh
EPAD Spaces (part of Edinburgh Performing Arts Development) is a great source of information about reasonably priced or free rehearsal space available in Edinburgh. EPAD is support programme for professional independent performing arts companies and artists based in Edinburgh.
Rehearsal Spaces - Glasgow
Acting Coach Scotland offers 4 affordable spaces for hire within their studios, a five minute walk from Govan subway. Contact hello@actingcoachscotland.co.uk for more information.
If anyone knows more rehearsal spaces that would be useful for our members to know about, please let us know.
TDS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
WE WANT YOU - this space could be yours!
Every month we try to feature someone from the membership. We know not everyone who reads this newsletter is a member, but for those who are, whether you have been a long-term member who has not yet been featured, or are a new member and want to introduce yourself to everyone, please do get in touch and we will feature you here! We need a photo, about 150-200 words about yourself and a link to your website and/or social media. We really do want to hear (and get to know) more about you: members are who we are.
Thanks for reading - hope to see you at one of our online events soon!
Theatre Directors Scotland
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