The JMK Young Director Award 2011

PLEASE NOTE SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2010 JMK AWARD ARE NOW CLOSED.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2011 JMK AWARD WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2010.
Check back here for details.

Applicants may choose one play, from any playlist, as supplied by Katie Mitchell, Nicholas Hytner, Sam Mendes and Michael Boyd, as the basis for their proposal, giving applicants 100 titles to choose from. This is to avoid confusion in deciding what constitutes a ‘classic’ and to ensure that our emphasis is on the ingenuity and vision of each individual director rather than the merits of the proposed play.

To see all four lists of plays click on Playlists at the top of this page.

Please note that as in previous years, it will remain the responsibility of applicants to ensure that they have the rights. Where a translation is required, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to choose a translation and acquire the rights for that translation. For more information about securing the rights to your chosen play click here.

The JMK Award constitutes a production budget of £12,000 plus space at BAC.
A runner up prize of £2,000 may also be awarded.

Applicants:
- Must be not more than 30 years of age on 1st January 2011
- Must not have directed more than two professional productions, including fringe (or any production with a professional cast)
- Must have some professional training in the performing arts
- Must not be in full or part-time education between now and July 2011 or currently undertaking a degree

Submission. No application form needed. Please submit:-
No more than 100 to 500 words on your choice of text
No more than 100 to 500 words on your proposed production
No more than 100 to 500 words on your proposed work process to rehearse the production

Further advice for applicants: Ideas for your production should ideally be rooted in an appreciation of the text and its world, themes and concerns. Applicants should avoid trying to write what they imagine we would wish to read. Whether they be fantastically visionary or purely practical, try and communicate your thoughts, drives and ideas as clearly and directly as possible.

The Trust regrets it cannot enter into discussion regarding individual applications.

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities in its selection process.

UK residents only.