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Theatre Pro Rata’s Directing Observership

The Observership program of Theatre Pro Rata was established to offer emerging, early-career directors the opportunity to observe directors develop new works, delve into the classics, and tackle edgy contemporary pieces. Theatre Pro Rata Observers have access to the entire rehearsal process, from first rehearsal to opening night.

The exact nature of each Observership varies depending on the needs of the production. It must be remembered that these are Observerships, not assistantships. However, you will be guaranteed the opportunity to observe, first-hand, the techniques, disciplines, and approaches of the director. Anything more is up to you, the director and the circumstances of the rehearsal.

The Observership is an unpaid position.

Application Deadline:

Each production has one Observership position, email us for details on availability.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and 3 references to Carin Bratlie, Artistic Director at carin@theatreprorata.org.

“Theatre Pro Rata's directing observership was a great way to get a front-row seat on what it takes to be professional director/producer outside the educational realm. Many of the solutions to time, space, and monetary concerns -- concerns most college productions just don't have -- were resourceful, creative, and solutions I would never have thought of. Overall, it was a great experience that I'd highly recommend to any director just starting out.”

-Michael Mellas, The Life of Galileo Observer