<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail_default" style="font-size: small; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(116, 27, 71);"><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The Gates Mills Players are now accepting applications for Directors for the 2024-2025 season! The submission deadline is May 4, 2024.</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">There is a small ($500) stipend associated with this role. </p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">To apply, please submit the following information to <a href="mailto:Shannon@GatesMillsPlayers.com" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon@GatesMillsPlayers.com</a> for consideration:</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">1)<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>A copy of your theatre resume or the equivalent information written out in the email. For example, your previous experience, prior shows you’ve directed, any formal or informal training, etc.</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">2)<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>Indicate which show slot (or both) that you are available to direct.</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">a.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>The 2024-2025 season is two shows</p></div><blockquote style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail_default" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(116, 27, 71);"><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">i.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall show dates: November 1,2, 3, 8, 9. Rehearsals are scheduled to start Monday, August 26</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and run each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7pm-9pm. There are some set conflicts that will be discussed. There is some availability Sundays or Wednesday to flex some days.</span></p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ii.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Spring show dates: March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22. Rehearsals are scheduled to start Monday, January 6</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Same schedule as above.</span></p></div></blockquote><div class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail_default" style="font-size: small; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(116, 27, 71);"><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">3)<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>One or two shows you would be interested in directing. If you do not have any in mind, please request our list of GMP Board pre-approved shows to choose from.</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">a.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>Criteria:</p></div><blockquote style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail_default" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(116, 27, 71);"><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">i.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No more than 10-12 actors – our stage, backstage, and green room cannot accommodate too many people</span></p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ii.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We lean toward comedy, farce, or mystery shows. We are open to one-act compilations, classics, radio shows, or other creative projects.</span></p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">iii.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We cannot do musicals – too many people needed, too expensive, no place for the pit, etc. </span></p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">iv.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The stage has no fly and limited wing space. Single set designs work best. The alternative is a stylized set with smaller, modular moving parts. Please have an idea of the set design. You will then work with a designer to finalize the vision.</span></p></div></blockquote><div class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail_default" style="font-size: small; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(116, 27, 71);"><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><br>4)<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>Acknowledge your commitment to directing at GMP. The GMP is a true community theater where the community of Players help facilitate the best quality production. As part of that community, we expect certain behaviors and commitments. Directors are expected to cast the show (using Players where possible); pre-schedule rehearsals within the available days of the Community House; attend all rehearsals, set build days, and strike; use rehearsals to mold, shape, craft your vision of the show; and throughout the process, work collaboratively and respectfully with the production team (actors, stage managers, designers, crew, FOH, etc.).</p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p class="ydpf5d7ffd5MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">If you have additional questions, please reach out to the email above. </p></div></div><br></div></div></body></html>