Supporting our commitment to fostering the professional development of Australia’s next directors.
The MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative creates career pathways for aspiring theatre directors, contributing to both Melbourne Theatre Company's ongoing investment in local artists and to the sustainability of the arts sector.
Providing paid placements for assistant directors to work alongside senior theatre directors on a Melbourne Theatre Company production, the Initiative provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to learn about the process of developing productions for large-scale companies, and will encourage fresh, new voices and perspectives to the stories we tell in the future.
Each assistant director will gain practical experience, hone skills and develop relationships which will support taking the next steps in their careers.
2024 applications have now closed.
Read about the experiences of the 2022 MinterEllison Future Directors here.
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Meet the 2023 Future Directors
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Interview
Reflecting on My Sister Jill
Director Susie Dee and 2023 MinterEllison Future Director Kitan Petkovski take a moment to discuss their experience working together on My Sister Jill.
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Video
2023 MinterEllison Future Directors
Take a look at some of the lessons learnt by our 2023 MinterEllison Future Directors – Keegan Bragg, Joel Bray, Kuda Mapeza and Kitan Petkovski.
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Kitan Petkovski
Kitan Petkovski – one of our 2023 MinterEllison Future Directors – explains why assistant directing on My Sister Jill has been a dream job, and the insights he's gained working with director Susie Dee.
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Kuda Mapeza
Kuda Mapeza – one of our 2023 MinterEllison Future Directors – talks to us about making theatre that creates a multi-sensory experience for audiences and her experience as Assistant Director on Is God Is.
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Interview
Reflecting on Happy Days
As our season of Happy Days comes to a close, Petra Kalive and Keegan Bragg take a moment to reflect on their experience as Director and Assistant Director on the show.
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Joel Bray
Joel Bray – one of our 2023 MinterEllison Future Directors – shares why he's passionate to create theatre that breaks down the barriers between audiences and performers and what he's learning as Assistant Director on Jacky.
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Meet Assistant Director Keegan Bragg
Keegan Bragg – one of our 2023 MinterEllison Future Directors – shares what he’s learning from Director Petra Kalive while assistant directing on Happy Days.
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Feature
Supporting bright futures: Celebrating our 2022 MinterEllison Future Directors
Join us in celebrating our first cohort of assistant directors involved in the inaugural MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative.
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