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| Created Date | April 02, 2024 | |
| Expiration Date | May 02, 2024 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | Directors - 10 Minute Plays | |
Description:
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is celebrating its twentieth anniversary as Elmhurst, Illinois' community theater.
Up to eight directors are needed for "8 to the Bar," a production of eight 10 minute plays. It is community theater; there is no pay.
Why should you apply to direct?
1. Community theater directors: this is a chance to have fun, with a minimal time commitment. Also, if you decide to apply for a mainstage show at GreenMan, this will serve to familiarize GreenMan with your abilities, and to familiarize you with GreenMan's creative atmosphere.
2. Aspiring directors: you've been involved in theater in a non-directorial area and now you want to give directing a shot? This would be a good way to dip a toe in the water. You do need to have some background in theater, either in acting or production. But we're looking to give new directors an opportunity.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
1. Directors should send a resume or, if you're new at this, a short letter of intent, giving some of your theatre background and telling us why you think you'd be a good director. Send these to gm10mp@comcast.net from April 1 through April 14, 2024.
2. Playwrights were asked to submit up to two 10 minute plays, using the prompt "Revenge is Sweet... or is it?" 200 entries were read. 16 finalists will have been selected as of April 15.
3. By April 23, directors will be sent all 16 plays. You will then have until April 30 to list your choices to direct, in order of preference. We'll try to give you your first or second choice, but in the case of a tie, the committee will make the selection and you'll have something else further down your list.
4. Playwrights who have submitted plays may also submit to direct. But - in the interests of diversity, you will not be selected to direct your own play.
5. Final running order of plays and directors will be announced May 8.
6. Auditions will be held in early June.
7. "8 to the Bar" will be performed on July 12, 13, and 14, 2024 at Chicago Dance Factory in Villa Park. Directors must be available for all audition & performance dates, as well as all production week rehearsals.
