Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced details for its new artist development programme for early-career musical theatre choreographers, Theatre Dance Lab.
The programme offers two choreographers a paid residency to develop their practice, culminating in an industry showcase at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The successful applicants will receive coaching from Drew McOnie and mentoring from the theatre’s producing team, as well as sessions with external choreographers. They will also have access to a rehearsal space, and professional dancers to work with.
McOnie, Artistic Director, said, “as a choreographer myself, I am proud to be able to support the next generation of musical theatre dance makers and offer a new platform for the development of their work.”
Applications are open now and close on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 12PM. The programme will run from Monday 8 September to Friday 19 September 2025, with availability also required during the year for mentoring sessions, coaching and meetings. Applicants should not currently be in training and have choreographed no more than three professional regional productions, none in a SOLT venue.