The Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theatre, is seeking a full-time Literary and New Work Director. This role will be part of the Senior Management Team and will work closely with the Head of Producing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading the Literary and New Work Department in developing and sustaining an effective infrastructure for the commissioning and development of new work for the stage.
• Developing relationships with writers commissioned by and previously produced by the Abbey.
• Establishing new relationships with Irish and International writers and theatre makers.
• Identifying writers and theatre makers to be commissioned.
• Providing modes of support for writers and theatre-makers through workshops and similar structures.
• Developing a multi-faceted dramaturgical support structure for the development of new work which accommodates a wide range of approaches to the creation of theatre.
• Supporting the dramaturgical development of commissions.
• Building and maintaining connections to playwrights, agents, and the artistic staff of other theatres in order to scout potential new projects 
• Managing and acquiring rights and options of plays
• Liaising with literary agents executing and implementing writer contracts.
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships with clarity and integrity
• Collaborating with the Co-Directors and Head of Producing on selecting, developing, and producing new productions each season.
• Input into strategic planning and the creative development of the department and leading on the delivery of same.
• Working and collaborating with the other members of the senior management team.
• Any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate.

The closing date for applications is 5 pm on 30/09/2022

Further details here.