Directing at StageCenter
Do you have a passion for theater and a vision for the stage?
We’re accepting applications for play submissions for our upcoming season now through January 10, 2025.
About Our Season
StageCenter’s season features six regular productions that offer a range of theatrical experiences for our community.
In addition to these main productions, we also offer a varying lineup of special shows such as radio plays, reader’s theater, one-act plays, monologue showcase, and other limited engagements. These unique performances allow us to experiment with different styles and formats, providing fresh and diverse experiences for our audience.
What We’re Looking For
We invite directors with prior experience in theater production at StageCenter—whether as a director, assistant director, or stage manager—to apply. For those seeking to build experience, we offer opportunities throughout the season to help you gain hands-on production skills and get familiar with our theater.
Selection Criteria
Here's what we look for in submissions:
Important Dates and Timeline
Our application process is designed to give each submission thoughtful consideration. Here’s what to expect after you apply:
Ready to Apply?
Important: Please do not apply for or request production rights for your submission. If your play is chosen, StageCenter will handle rights and actor scripts as your production date approaches.
We look forward to reading about your vision!
Do you have questions that aren't answered here? Check out our FAQs about Play Submissions
We’re accepting applications for play submissions for our upcoming season now through January 10, 2025.
About Our Season
StageCenter’s season features six regular productions that offer a range of theatrical experiences for our community.
In addition to these main productions, we also offer a varying lineup of special shows such as radio plays, reader’s theater, one-act plays, monologue showcase, and other limited engagements. These unique performances allow us to experiment with different styles and formats, providing fresh and diverse experiences for our audience.
What We’re Looking For
We invite directors with prior experience in theater production at StageCenter—whether as a director, assistant director, or stage manager—to apply. For those seeking to build experience, we offer opportunities throughout the season to help you gain hands-on production skills and get familiar with our theater.
Selection Criteria
Here's what we look for in submissions:
- Audience Appeal: Will your play attract a broad audience, including our regular patrons and newcomers from different age groups and backgrounds?
- Cast: Does your play feature a cast size that is feasible for our theater? We welcome shows that can help us bring new voices and perspectives to our stage and expand the range of talent in our community.
- Script Quality: We value plays with well-written, engaging scripts with strong storytelling.
- Director’s Vision: A compelling proposal includes a clear artistic vision and practical approach. Directors should have a history of leading successful, safe, on-budget productions that will be rewarding for both the audience and the cast and crew.
- Technical Feasibility: The production design must be practical and safe within our theater’s technical capabilities.
- Rights Availability: While we manage the process of securing performance rights, the associated fees, requirements, and logistics must be reasonable. Free works in the public domain are always appreciated!
- Season Harmony: Each selected play should harmonize with our overall season, contributing to a well-rounded and engaging experience for our audience.
Important Dates and Timeline
Our application process is designed to give each submission thoughtful consideration. Here’s what to expect after you apply:
- Submission Deadline: All applications must be submitted by January 10, 2025.
- Final Selection Notification: By March 1, we will reach out to all applicants via email to let them know if their play has been selected for the upcoming season.
- Season Announcement: Our full season lineup will be officially announced in mid-May at our Season Reveal Party.
Ready to Apply?
- Fill out the online application form here.
- Alternatively, you can download the application form and email it to us at [email protected].
Important: Please do not apply for or request production rights for your submission. If your play is chosen, StageCenter will handle rights and actor scripts as your production date approaches.
We look forward to reading about your vision!
Do you have questions that aren't answered here? Check out our FAQs about Play Submissions