CALLING ALL DIRECTORS!

 

The Gates Mills Players are now accepting applications for Directors 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.com for consideration:

1)      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.

2)      Indicate which show slot (or both) that you are available to direct (March or November).

3)      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.

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 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.

4)      Acknowledge your commitment to directing at GMP. The GMP are 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.).

If you have additional questions, please reach out to the email above.

A series of One Acts – performed as a show - will also be produced in 2026. People interested in directing one or more of the 10 original works (a call-out for plays is next!), can express interest to the same email address. Please note that these roles do not come with the stipend.