We invite directors from both our local community and beyond to participate in the director selection process for our 2026-2027 season. We encourgage you to submit shows that hold personal significance to you, are on your bucket list, or resonate strongly with your artistic vision.
Submission Categories and Timelines:
Large Musical: Fall (October/November)
Play: Winter (February/March)
Small Musical or Play: Spring (April/May)
Submission Guidelines and Deadline:
- Directors may submit only one show for each category
- Please provide a comprehensive vision for the show, including considerations such as:
- Set size and placement/use of projections
- Cast size (for small/large musical submissions)
- Potential limiting factors that may affect the execution of the vision (e.g., scheduling conflicts for plays)
- Directors must be available for an in-person or teams interview with the season selection committee
- If the show is selected, it is your show to direct
- Deadline for submissions is December 1st, 2025. Interviews will be conducted in mid December or early January.
- We encourage artistic exploration; however, we kindly request that directors consider the themes of their submissions. While adult themes are acceptable, please be mindful of their appropriateness for our audience. For example, a show like Avenue Q would not be suitable for our shared space with the local Junior High.
We look forward to reviewing your submissions and learning about the shows that inspire you. Together, let’s create an exceptional season for our community!
If you have any questions, please submit them to firstvp@octshows.org