CRAFT 

This initiative offers a unique, paid opportunity for emerging arts workers to gain hands-on, observational experience in leading theatre institutions. Over one immersive week (40 hours), selected participants shadow professional teams during live productions, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes activities, gaining experience into the creative and operational processes of professional theatre-making.

We are launching a new series called Craft with this exciting opportunity to shadow world renowned lighting designer, Adam Silverman. Adam will be designing the lights for ‘The Only Tune’ - a new work of Michael Keegan Dolan in collaboration with Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon and the Britten Sinfonia for Sadler’s Wells, London.

This is a practical professional development opportunity for early to mid-career lighting designers. You will observe Adam’s process as he designs for this UK premiere. 

Adam is a regular collaborator of Michael Keegan-Dolan and this is a unique opportunity to learn in a show environment. We are seeking a lighting designer with experience and knowledge, and an understanding of the dynamics of the rehearsal room and technical rehearsals. 

You will receive a stipend of €600. We will provide a travel/accommodation bursary of up to €400. Maximum hours of work: 40 hours. 

To apply, please send your CV, including details of a referee, and a 1 page cover letter outlining your interest in Adam’s work and process. We will also accept a 3-minute video file in lieu of a cover letter, please send as a wetransfer file. 

Send to: zoe@corktheatrecollective.com DEADLINE Monday 15th September at 5pm 

The dates of the engagement are: 10 & 11th November in Dingle (rehearsals). 15th-20th in London (rehearsal/tech/premiere). 

Eligibility Criteria

-Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a lighting designer

-Must not be in full time education

-Must be available to travel

-We are prioritizing Cork based designers, but we accept applications from national designers. 

-A shortlist of applicants will meet with Adam on zoom 

Adam Silverman Biography

Adam Silverman works in opera, theatre and dance. Adam's work with Michael Keegan-Dolan includes 1975 / Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig, How to be a Dancer in Seventy-two Thousand Easy Lessons, Mám, Swan Lake / Loch na hEala, Rian, James Son of James, The Rite of Spring, Petrouchka, The Bull and Giselle. With Enda Walsh, Adam has lit Safe House, Medicine, The First Child, The Second Violinist, The Last Hotel, Grief is the Thing with Feathers, Arlington, Ballyturk and Misterman. Recent opera productions include Verdi’s Don Carlos, Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur, Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera for the Metropolitan Opera; Cavalli’s La Calisto, Verdi’s I masnadieri for La Scala; Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito, Wagner’s Lohengrin for The Royal Opera, London. Additional credits include designs on Broadway, the West End, Bregenz Festival, English National Opera, Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Théâtre du Châtelet, Royal Ballet, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opéra Bastille, Teatro Real, Madrid, Bavarian State Opera, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence; and PJ Harvey’s The Hope Six Demolition Project.