Thinking about directing a show? - UPDATED

CTH in currently soliciting directors for the 2022-23 Season. Hopefully, we are out of the Covid woods and can produce a full season.  Below is a synopsis of what a full season would look like for us.  See instructions at the end for submitting an application.

Mainstage Productions
These comprise the majority of our offerings and are selected to be compatible with our primary venue, a 400 seat auditorium with good technical features but limited wing space. Typically this portion of our season is comprised of a large Family Musical performed in November with 12-14 weeks allowed for rehearsal time, a play in February with about 10-12 weeks for rehearsal, our School Show which is a youth production of about one hour in length performed in March for local schools which must meet some curriculum criteria to garner district support, and at least one additional production which may be either a play or musical based on director interest and facility availability. Because of the organization's limited financial means, this class of production is expected to meet fairly stringent budgetary requirements so that overall as a group they at least minimally break even or a bit better based on estimated audience response.

Backstage Series
These are productions intended to be offered when our main facility is typically dark and may be performed either in our Green Room, an offsite location, or possibly on our main stage with a modified seating arrangement. These are presented with minimal set, costuming and budget, an expected audience size of 25-60 and modest admission cost. This series is intended to allow the opportunity to present works of high artistic or entertainment value, but which might have limited audience appeal. 

WCTH Radio Series
Additional offerings of classic radio shows presented about two weeks prior to our Mainstage productions at no charge.

In past years, we had presented a small list of titles for consideration by potential directors to choose from, but we want our directors to be passionate about their project. So instead, we are now open to all suggestions.  Please note that if we have not reviewed the script you propose in the past, we will ask the Director Search Committee to do a formal review to get additional perspective on how it could fit into our season and our organization.

Attached is an application form that needs to be thoroughly completed and returned with your theatrical resume.  Our deadline has been extended to December 15, 2021.  The Directors Search will review applications in December and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors in January 2022.

Thank you,
Linda Peasley
Chair, CTH Director Search