Druid Theatre
The Marie Mullen Bursary is an annual award for women working on the island of Ireland as theatre artists in the fields of design, directing and dramaturgy.
Applications for the 2025 Marie Mullen Bursary are now open. The deadline for applications is Monday 18 November 2024 at 5pm.
Named in honour of actor and Druid co-founder, Marie Mullen, the bursary is intended to address a historic imbalance and to support the professional development of women in Irish theatre.
The bursary is open to women working as designers, directors and dramaturgs who have a proven commitment to Irish theatre and are currently residing on the island of Ireland.
This bursary provides the chosen theatre artist with the time, physical resources and mentoring necessary to support their work.
Bursary winners often continue to work with Druid following the completion of their bursary years. In 2024, three bursary winners formed part of the creative team for The House. In 2023, four bursary winners formed part of the creative team for DruidO’Casey.
What does the bursary winner receive?
- A residency with Druid on a upcoming mainstage production in 2025
- A one-to-one session with Marie Mullen on working in the theatre industry
- Mentoring opportunities with theatre professionals
- For directors and dramaturgs, a contract to act as dramaturg or director for a Druid Debut
- Opportunities to engage with the Druid Ensemble Opportunities to attend FUEL and Druid Academy workshops and events
- A bursary award of €2,000
Who can apply?
- Women working on the island of Ireland as theatre artists in the fields of design, directing and dramaturgy
How do I apply?
- Applications for the 2024 bursary are now open
- The deadline for applications is Monday 18 November at 5pm
- Complete the application form at the link below
- If you have any questions about the application process, please email info@druid.ie
- The application form is text-based with a couple of long-form questions and answers
- If you would prefer to complete the application in an alternative manner such as an audio or video recording, please contact us by emailing info@druid.ie or phoning 091 568660
- Incomplete or late applications cannot be considered
- We will acknowledge all applications by email on receipt
- A selection panel of industry professionals will determine a shortlist of applicants for interviews
- We will contact all applicants with an update on their application by late December 2024
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