Interested in directing a show? 

 

Cresson Lake Playhouse is an organization that thrives on passion! We like to organize our season based on passionate directors working on projects that they enjoy.

 

If you’re interested in directing at CLP, here’s the process: Send me an email at daveybeyer7@gmail.com with one or preferably several shows that you would be interested in directing at Cresson Lake Playhouse. In this email, please include the following things:

-Your connection to the titles you would like to direct

-Your directing or theater experience

-Your “vision” for the show Your availability for the season

-Any staffing preferences you have

 

If you are interested in directing but would like to shadow a director before you jump in, feel free to include that in your email! We may be able to set you up with an experienced director!

 

You need to know that we have a lot of factors that influence choosing our season.  Here are a couple of the more important ones:

• Will our audience like it? We like artistic challenges, but we still have to pay the bills. Name recognition goes a long way!
• Can we cast and produce it? Some really wonderful shows would be incredibly challenging to put on in the barn. When proposing a show, think about our population in Western Pennsylvania. Can we fill every role? Does it rely heavily on special effects? Defying Gravity might not be as impactful if Elphaba can’t fly.
• Where does it fit in the season? The production with performances in late July into early August is usually the big family musical. Other than that, we try not to lock into “slots.”
• What is your availability? You need to be around for the rehearsal period.

We like to propose the season in October. So if you want to direct next year, we need to hear from you by the end of August for discussion by the Artistic Committee. Use the “Contact Us” form at this link.

We get more applications than we could possibly use, so please don’t be disappointed if we don’t pick you and your show.

Thanks!

Davey Beyer
Artistic Director