CREATIVE PATHWAYS PROGRAM
FOR YOUNG ASPIRING CREATIVES
Our 2024 Creative Pathways Program aims to connect young aspiring creatives, stage managers and designers with professionals in their chosen field as they are offered the opportunity to gain work experience one on one with our professional creatives and production team members in each field. Over the duration of our 2024 Young Industry Project, fellows will have the opportunity to shadow and collaborate with a professional head of department in their chosen field to gain hands on experience in their craft. All fellowships are offered on full scholarship, with a mission of encouraging young artists to explore various creative pathways within the highly in demand design and production sector of the industry.
DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding one (1) Directing fellowship this year to an applicant aged 16 - 21 who displays a committed interest in directing. This fellow will work closely with our directing team over the course of the project to build an understanding of what is involved in the direction of a musical from table read to performance.
MUSICAL DIRECTION FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding one (1) Musical Directing fellowship this year to an applicant aged 16 - 21 who displays a committed interest in musical directing. This fellow will work closely with our music, directing and sound team over the course of the project to build an understanding of what is involved in the musical direction of a score from table read to performance.
CHOREOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding two (2) Choreography fellowships to applicants aged 16 - 21 who display a committed interest in expanding their dance career to work in choreography. These fellows will work closely with our choreography team over the course of the project to build an understanding of what is involved in choreographing a full musical from table read to performance.
PRODUCTION FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding two (2) Production fellowships this year to applicants aged 16 - 21 who display a committed interest in working in Stage Management and/or Production Management. These fellows will work closely with our Stage Manager and Production Manager over the course of the project to build an understanding of what is involved in the production side of presenting a full musical from table read to performance.
COSTUME FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding one (1) Costume fellowship this year to an applicant aged 16 - 21 who displays a committed interest in working in Costume design. This fellow will work closely with our Costume designer over the course of the project to build an understanding of what is involved in costuming a full musical from table read to performance.
SOUND PRODUCTION FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding one (1) Sound Production fellowship this year to an applicant aged 16 - 21 who displays a committed interest in working in Sound Production. This fellow will work closely with our Sound engineer over the course of our tech week to build an understanding of what is involved in running the sound department in a live.
LIGHTING FELLOWSHIP
PAC will be awarding one (1) Lighting fellowship to an applicant aged 16 - 21 who displays a com- mitted interest in working in Lighting production. This fellow will work closely with our Sound engineer over the course of our tech week to build an understanding of what is involved in running the lighting department in a live musical theatre setting, from bump in, light rigging, desk operation to bump out.
Artists wishing to apply for a fellowship should fill out the above submission form by no later than Sunday 05 MAY 11.59pm AND email their CV, Cover Letter and a 2 - 5 min chat to camera to pac@performingartistscompany.com by no later than Friday 10 MAY 11.59pm.
In your chat to camera, please tell us about your creative journey and why you wish to undertake this fellowship, then send through via an unlisted youtube link. If you are applying for our Direction, Musical Direction and/or Choreography fellowship, please include in your video submission examples of your performing and/or creative work. We are looking to learn more from your video about who you are, your expectations and how this opportunity would benefit your journey. We’d also love to know why you’re passionate about your chosen area and your vision for the future, both for yourself and for your chosen avenue! Tell us your biggest hopes, dreams, passions, we love it all!
Applicants may be asked to attend a zoom interview prior to selection. All applicants 18+ will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check (volunteer) prior to commencement if selected and places offered are subject to passing this WWCC.