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CALLING ALL DIRECTORS

Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble (GTE) is excited to invite all current and aspiring directors to participate in its April 2024 Festival 10 event. This is GTE’s third such festival which features a variety of 10-minute plays, both published and unpublished. Plays from around the world have been submitted, so we are excited to see what you can bring to the table! We are also thrilled to find both new and seasoned directors to be part of the festival. Demonstrating interest in directing EARLY may positively influence director selection, so if you already know you would like to direct for the festival, don’t wait until the last minute to let us know now.

The guidelines for consideration as a director are as follows:

  • E-mail your interest to Artistic Director: Linda Pauline to linda.ghostlightte@gmail.com before 8:00 PM on Friday, December 8th, 2023. Your email should include the following:

    • A cover letter that explains your interest in directing for Festival 10

    • A resume that details your experience with theatre as applicable: directing experience, performance experience, technical/stagecraft/production experience

NOTE: Prior directorial experience is NOT required for selection as a director.

All applicants will be notified by Friday, December 15th, 2023 as to whether or not they have been selected to direct.

  • Selected directors will be given the opportunity to read all plays being produced for the festival and must then e-mail their prioritized list of at least five plays they would like to direct to linda.ghostlightte@gmail.com by Friday, December 22nd, 2023.

  • GTE will review all requests and make a final determination regarding who will direct each play by December 24th, 2023. Each director may only direct one play in the festival but may audition to perform in a play(s) if desired.

  • Directors will manage their cast and schedule weekly rehearsals that best meet the needs of the entire cast.

  • Plays will be performed in ¾ round 12 x 12 stage, with minimal set and costumes. Sticking with black costumes with maybe a pop of color is highly recommended

ALL SELECTED Directors must be available during auditions (January 15th & 16th) and callbacks (January 18th ) as auditions will consist of a panel audition, with each actor performing a comedic and a dramatic monologue (1-2 minutes each).