Assembly+
Skills development program for emerging artists
Applications Now closed
January to June 2025
It’s our birthday, and we’re celebrating – Assembly just got bigger and better!
In celebration of our 100th year of operation, we’ve supercharged La Boite’s flagship artist development program into ASSEMBLY+ – a six-month program inviting nine writers, nine directors and eighteen actors aged 18+ and in their first five years of professional practice, to create a brand new short work for the stage.
Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with like-minded peers, learn from industry mentors and La Boite staff, and engage in specially designed skillsbuilding masterclasses and workshops, breaking down the art of collaboration.
Culminating in two public outcomes in the Roundhouse Theatre, ASSEMBLY+ will allow for more long-term meaningful engagement and a deeper creative process for artists who are keen to take their next step in the industry.
Applications are now closed.
#FAQ
I’m interested in more than one stream – can I apply for multiple?
Yes! Tick all the boxes you’re interested in applying for in the form above, and you can submit for as many streams as you like.
Please note you may only be accepted into one stream.
I’m worried about payment – are payment plans available?
Absolutely! We’re more than happy to work a plan out with you that feels achievable – if your application is successful, we’ll be in touch to discuss the options. We are also offering a limited number of bursaries to cover the full cost of the program for First Nations, CALD, d/Deaf and/or disabled and/or neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2+ artists – please indicate in your application if you’d like to be considered.
I’ve participated in the Assembly program previously – can I reapply?
Yes! Whether you’ve completed the Assembly program previously in one stream and would like to try another, or you’re keen to build on your previous experience in the same stream, we’re opening up the program in 2025 to all previous participants, as this will be a different and longer-form experience.
I’m still in high school – can I apply?
No – this program is best placed for artists who are at least a couple of years into their career or studies. We’d love to engage with you during our School Holidays Programs instead!
I’m still in uni – can I apply?
Yes – but please note that this program is best placed for artists who have had some tangible experiences in their chosen stream, and not a great process for trying out a stream for the first time. Keep this in mind when choosing whether to apply!
Will we be consistently working for six months?
Yes and no – while there’s a full schedule planned for the ASSEMBLY+ program in 2025, this won’t necessarily mean being on-site at La Boite every week from January – June. However, we expect participants to be working on their pieces/building their skills in the time we aren’t face-to-face – that’s what long-form engagement is all about!
Please advise of any major unavailabilities in the application form.
Will my friends and family be able to attend the showcases at the end?
Yes! Tickets for the two public showings will go on sale closer to the beginning of June 2025.
#Artist Opportunities
Director Observerships
More information to be announced soon.