DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBUARY 1

CTH is currently soliciting directors for the 2024-25 Season. This includes Radio Show and Black Box applications. We will review them all at once to see how they might fit together in our seasons.

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 most 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 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 a spring musical. We also offer the opportunity of, at least, one additional production which may be either a play or musical based on director interest and facility availability. All proposals will need to show, at least, a breakeven budget. Also, please note that folks that have not directed yet for CTH, need to AD or Stage Manage a Mainstage production or direct a Black Box for us, before they can direct a Mainstage show.

Black Box 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 internal deadline is January 15, 2024. The Directors Search will review applications and hold interviews in between late January and early March. A recommendation will be made to the Board of Directors at the April 2024 Board of Directors Meeting. 

Thank you
Linda Peasley
Chair, CTH Director Search

Director Application