An Assistant Director position gives you the opportunity to both learn about the production process generally and the work of the overall Director. This means after a while of assisting a Director, you could eventually work towards becoming the Director.
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While you do not need a degree for this role, here are some useful subjects and courses that you can study to gain knowledge and experience.
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These are the desirable skills to have to be a candidate for an Assistant Director role:
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There’s not a one-way path to become an Assistant Director, however having previous experience of producing, directing and creating new work is ideal.
Pay for an Artistic Director can range between £12k - £30k depending on the theatre and your personal experience.
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Published: 02 July 2021