Welcome!
As a member of TDS you will be part of a diverse network of theatre directors
living and working throughout Scotland. We host a wide range of events,
activities and facilities so that our members are supported to develop their
best artistic and managerial practice. This work is sustained by extensive
programmes of networking and training across a variety of artistic and
technical disciplines.
We also engage with causes and policies which relate to or impact the
profession of theatre directing in Scotland. We are here to represent your
interests and will undertake strategic lobbying and advocacy on behalf of the
sector.
We look forward to welcoming you into our network where you can connect
with our member partners, groups and individuals who all share a motivation
to improving the theatre and performing arts sector of Scotland. Together
we aim to develop Scotland’s cultural role locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally.
Member Services
As a member of TDS you will be part of a diverse network of theatre directors
living and working throughout Scotland. We host a wide range of events,
activities and facilities so that our members are supported to develop their
best artistic and managerial practice. This work is sustained by extensive
programmes of networking and training across a variety of artistic and
technical disciplines.
We also engage with causes and policies which relate to or impact the
profession of theatre directing in Scotland. We are here to represent your
interests and will undertake strategic lobbying and advocacy on behalf of the
sector.
We look forward to welcoming you into our network where you can connect
with our member partners, groups and individuals who all share a motivation
to improving the theatre and performing arts sector of Scotland. Together
we aim to develop Scotland’s cultural role locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally.
Member Services
- Invitation to members’ meetings at venues throughout Scotland.
- Voting rights at meetings of TDS.
- Online listing of your profile on TDS website (our DirectorY)
- Subscription to members-only newsletter with information on TDS,
industry news, opportunities, and a format to promote your own
projects. - Open participation opportunities to promote your own projects and
events. - Discounted or free attendance to events, forums, facilities and activities.
- Access to general advice and guidance.
- Access to hub of information, support and guidance for the theatre and
performing arts sector. - 1-to-1 mentoring, coaching or advice sessions.
- Invitation to member-only events.
- Education & training designed to assist in the development of
professional, technical and artistic skills relating to theatre practice
and/or directing. - Strategic lobbying and advocacy, directly representing the interests of
TDS members to funders and key decision makers. - Festival networking throughout August.
- Entry to our Ticket Raffle, where Scottish theatre venues regularly
provide complimentary tickets for our members.
If you have any questions about membership or would like to join please contact us below. The annual fee is £50, £30 concession and we offer a variety of payment plans. We look forward to hearing from you!
Covid 19
We want as many directors to access help as possible so we are extending perks to pending members, meaning if you sign up today we will not demand the full payment of membership but rather ask that you agree a payment plan with us. You will then become a pending member and enjoy all membership benefits. We hope this means finances will not be a barrier for folk enjoying our services in these difficult times. If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our COVID 19 specific schemes for members were:
Friends for the End of an Era, a buddy scheme linking playwrights and directors with help from our friends at Playwrights' Studio Scotland
Direct Lines, a buddy scheme where directors can talk about their development, hopes and fears with a peer.
Desert Island Designs, a buddy scheme between designers from the Envelope Room and directors.
Playgroup, a chance to work on a piece of writing with Tron Theatre's Build/Maker participants virtually.
TDS Thursdays - open access events we facilitated via zoom with the sector during lockdown as well as skill shares. You can find these on our Soundcloud.
More initiatives like these are in the pipelines for autumn so stay tuned!
Our COVID 19 specific schemes for members were:
Friends for the End of an Era, a buddy scheme linking playwrights and directors with help from our friends at Playwrights' Studio Scotland
Direct Lines, a buddy scheme where directors can talk about their development, hopes and fears with a peer.
Desert Island Designs, a buddy scheme between designers from the Envelope Room and directors.
Playgroup, a chance to work on a piece of writing with Tron Theatre's Build/Maker participants virtually.
TDS Thursdays - open access events we facilitated via zoom with the sector during lockdown as well as skill shares. You can find these on our Soundcloud.
More initiatives like these are in the pipelines for autumn so stay tuned!
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