CALLING ALL DIRECTORS! The Gates Mills Players are now accepting applications forDirectors for the 2026 season! The submission deadline is June 1, 2025. There is a small stipend associated with this role. To apply, please submit the following information to Shannon@GatesMillsPlayers.comfor consideration: 1) A copy of your theatre resume or the equivalentinformation written out in the email. For example, your previous experience,prior shows you’ve directed, any formal or informal training, etc. 2) Indicate which show slot (or both) that you areavailable to direct (March or November). 3) One or two shows you would be interested indirecting. If you do not have any in mind, please request our list of GMP Boardpre-approved shows to choose from. a. Criteria: i. No more than 10-12 actors – our stage,backstage, and green room cannot accommodate too many people. ii. We lean toward comedy, farce, or mystery shows.We are open to other projects. At this time, we cannot support musicals (physically and financially– we support them as an art form). iii. Single set designs work best. The alternative isa 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. 4) Acknowledge your commitment to directing at GMP.The GMP are a true community theater where the community of Players helpfacilitate the best quality production. As part of that community, we expectcertain behaviors and commitments. Directors are expected to cast the show(using Players where possible); pre-schedule rehearsals within the availabledays of the Community House; attend all rehearsals, set build days, and strike;use rehearsals to mold, shape, craft your vision of the show; and throughoutthe process, work collaboratively and respectfully with the production team(actors, stage managers, designers, crew, FOH, etc.). If you have additional questions, please reach out to theemail above. A series of One Acts – performed as a show - will also beproduced in 2026. People interested in directing one or more of the 10 originalworks (a call-out for plays is next!), can express interest to the same emailaddress. Please note that these roles do not come with the stipend.