Call for Directors, Membership & Volunteering

STAGE CENTRE PRODUCTIONS CALL FOR DIRECTORS

Stage Centre Productions invites applications from directors for The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance.

The Elephant Man is a Tony Award-winning play based on the life of John Merrick. A Victorian Era surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show attraction and discovers that behind his monstrous façade is a person of kindness, intelligence, and sophistication.

To apply, please prepare and submit the following items by July 15, 2023 to  info@stagecentreproductions.com with Subject Line: EM Director Hiring:

  • A cover letter stating your interest
  • A current resume highlighting relevant experience
  • Names and contact information of the last two theatre groups with which you worked as a director to be used as a reference
  • For further information, email info@stagecentreproductions.com 

While we strive to interview as many candidates as possible, we cannot guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed.

IMPORTANT DATES (please read):

Application Deadline: July 15, 2023

In-person Interviews: Week of August 1-6, 2023

Rehearsals begin: February 1, 2024

Move in: March 17, 2024

Tech dates: March 18-20, 2024

Performances: March 21 – 30, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTES (please read):
Stage Centre Productions is a:

  • Community theatre/volunteer organization – all positions are non-union/non-paying
  • Full repertory theatre company, and all casting has been selected by the Artistic Director

All rehearsals take place at the Stage Centre Productions rehearsal studio in Scarborough, ON near Midland station

All performances take place at Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, ON

Directors selected for interview will be required to submit a full written proposal of 3-5 pages in advance of the interview; proposal requirements will be provided with interview invitation

The interview will be 25 minutes total which includes a 10-minute presentation and 15 minutes for questions from the Artistic Director’s committee.

Thank you for your interest!

Join the cast: company auditions

Auditions

Irit Shomrony and Holm Bradwell

For information regarding auditions, please send an email to:

audition@stagecentreproductions.com.

For information about volunteering, please send an email to: volunteer@stagecentreproductions.com.


Join the crew: volunteer to work behind the scenes

If you have a love of theatre, why not become a company member to help put on a show? We are always looking for help in all areas of production and company development. Ideal opportunities exist to join our talented production team in stage management, props design and costume and set construction.

Volunteer

Cynthia Pereira

Marketers

Do you have the “gift-of-the-gab”? Do you excel at finding creative ways to reach an audience? Join our Audience Development committee and help us in our efforts to bring outstanding live theatre to the community.

Fundraisers

Do you have a knack for convincing people to support worthy causes? We could use your expertise to reach out to potential patrons and sponsors.

Costumers, carpenters, painters and prop makers

Are you handy with tools? A wizard with a paintbrush? Skilled at the sewing machine? Join our core team of volunteer artisans who – five times a year – turn wood, paint and fabric into the sets and costumes that make our shows come alive.

Researchers

Do you have a passion for history? Fascinated by the rich evolution of the theatre? Do you enjoy learning new things? Put your internet savvy to use and help us compile information about our audience, our productions and the glorious history of live theatre.

If you have talents in these areas and are looking for an opportunity to work with talented and passionate people committed to offering the classics of live theatre (or know someone who does) we would love to hear from you!

Please contact us at   volunteer@stagecentreproductions.com

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