Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 26th, 2010. To learn more about DirectorsLabChicago or to download an application, please visit our website.

A note for international applicants:

DirectorsLabChicago has a strong commitment to developing an international community and accepts international directors on a rolling basis. By expediting the process, we hope to allow additional time for the accepted international directors to make financial and travel arrangements from abroad. Although the Lab is free of charge, all invited directors are financially responsible for travel, lodging, food, and miscellaneous expenses. We will provide some suggestions of reasonably priced lodging in the area, and will assist international directors who would like to request housing as a guest in the home of a local director.

“...a deeply enjoyable and exciting experience, amazing new insights, passionate discussions, a feeling of warmth and joy that has stayed with me.” Angelina (Spain)

“Great time...brilliant people...excellent workshops.” Kazuko (UK)

"My technical and creative knowledge of process, structure and story telling has changed a lot.” Robert (UK)

“It was a wonderful, inspiring and interesting week!” Nicole (Germany)

“The Lab involves long and intense work so what happens outside is just as important. The organisers and the group were really sociable. My overall experience marks Chicago as one of my favourite US cities.” William (UK)

“DLC 2007 was an unforgettable experience. I was totally inspired, from the theatre I saw on the Chicago scene, to the top notch guest speakers, and by the dedication and genuine warmth of my fellow participants. The exploration of profound themes gave a tremendous boost to my creative practice as a director.” Jonathan (UK)

“To be part of the Lab was to become part of a community opened to the world...” Audrey-Anne (Quebec, Canada)