Individuals interested in submitting to direct must be a member of the Little Theatre, and must be approved by the Board of Trustees. All prospective directors, including those who have previously directed at Little Theatre, must complete the "Application to Direct" before being considered for the season if they have not completed the application since its adoption in 2021.

 

The "Application to Direct" will be used by the Board of Trustees to review the qualifications of new directors. This review will determine whether or not the individual is approved to direct at Little Theatre.

 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Only submit a script for reading and consideration which you have also read, from beginning to end.

• Please make sure your rights are available.  If a submitted show is determined to be unavailable, no alternative show may be substituted beyond October 31, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• If you, as a director, are offended by the language, do not submit the script.  All accepted scripts will be performed as written, with no changes.  Likewise, if you seek to add material for performance, the additional material must be submitted along with the play for review by the Committee and approval by the Board.  If there are publisher-approved script changes, please alert the Committee as to your intentions.

• The Committee will read any submitted original script.  If selected, it will be placed on the regular season.

• Consider whether the show can be cast with local talent, taking into consideration the size of cast, the time of year, the number of men required, etc.

• Consider the set requirements and the limitations of the available space.

• Be aware that the Committee is seeking a balanced season which speaks to the mission of The Little Theatre.

 

This season, the Black Box performance slot is optional. Shows submitted for Black Box consideration should fit the definition of a black box production. This anticipates very basic technical arrangements, simple lighting, and an intimate focus on story, writing and performances. A musical may be considered, if it fits the black box description.  The Committee will consider adding a show in the Black Box spot only if there are appropriate options presented.

 

Most Directors will need to accommodate auditions for the show which follows, and the auditions will generally occur on the Sunday and Monday following the opening of the prior show.

 

The Committee began asking for a vision statement several years ago.  This section of the application has been used fully by some and sparsely by others.  Therefore, the Committee will, after reading the scripts, meet with the submitting individuals to discuss the vision for the production.  The Submission Form will offer your choice of preferred time of day on January 31, 2026, for the interviews with the Committee.  

 

During the interview, the Committee will inquire regarding your anticipated production team.  With respect to the Director’s vision, the Committee will want to hear about the Director’s artistic and practical vision, for example:

• Describe your passion for the particular script.  What compelled you to choose it?

• Describe how you plan to address a specialized set requirement, e.g. a multi-level set, a significant unusual prop (like a flying car in “Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang”), a flying person, etc.

• Describe how you plan to address special casting requirements, e.g. if there is a role which must be played by a person of a particular race or ethnicity, is the director aware of persons interested in auditioning?

• Discuss how you believe the script is relevant in current times, if you are submitting something which may seem dated.  

• Discuss how you would present the script within the space of the theatre. 

• Discuss how you believe the script will further the mission of The Little Theatre.