2027 Director Application - 4th Street Theater
This application is to apply to direct a specific full-length play or musical in 2027 at 4th Street Theater in Chesterton, IN (www.4thstreetncca.com).  Please note - we are a non-equity, all-volunteer community theater, and as such directors are a volunteer position.  

Applications are due December 31, 2025.   Anyone wishing to apply must fill out this form.   We will not accept applications in any other place.

A program committee member may contact you with any additional questions as part of our selection process.  If we are considering a proposal, we may ask you to present your vision for the show in our space to the whole board.

Please remember when suggesting shows that our stage is 12 feet deep by 36 feet wide.  We have minimal wing space and we do not have fly space.  We do have a projector.  

Preferred plays/musicals will be
  • Shows must be full length - i.e. an expected run time of at least 90 minutes
  • Directors agree to have open casting at auditions.  No roles can be precast without prior board approval and clearly stated in the audition notice
  • The director must be at least 21 years old
  • Previous experience with directing is a requirement.  If you do not have previous directing experience, please look at applying to direct a 10 Minute Play first.  (Applications for that will be available in June)
  • Preferably a show that has not been done in the last couple of years in the area.  (or one that has already been announced to be done)  Also a show that 4th Street hasn't done in at least 10 years.
  • If it is a musical - smaller orchestras are preferred (6 or fewer musicians). 
  • For musicals - we do not use body microphones
We will consider the show content/themes, total estimated show costs, technical requirements (i.e. set, costume, lighting, sound, and any special effect needs), and having a variety of shows throughout the year (i.e. trying having both a comedy vs drama in a season and also newer plays vs classics as well as musical vs non-musical).  

Show selection will be determined by the 4th Street Theater Program Committee and approved by the board.   

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Name *
Phone Number *
Mailing Address *
Email *
Preferred Time Slot (Dates are when the show performances are - we will do 9 performances over 3 weekends) *
Is there another time slot you are available to direct?
In the last few years, What theaters have you previously directed at & what show was it (previous experience is required)   *
What is your top choice of a play or musical to direct at 4th Street?   (if it is a play/musical where there a multiple versions or shows with similar names - please specify which one) *
Do you plan to have an assistant director?  If so, do you have someone already in mind? (note an assistant director is not required to direct at 4th Street)  Or do you have a stage manager or rehearsal assistant in mind?
If you are proposing a musical - do you have a vocal director, music director, and/or choreographer in mind?    Or will you want help finding them?
Why do you want to direct this particular show at 4th Street?  Why do you believe this show would be a good fit for our space? *
Are you wanting to do anything not typical for this show: examples - changing the time period or location, gender blind casting, minimalist set for a show that isn't stage as minimalist, etc. (This assumes the royalty contract would allow such changes)

Note: you do not need to propose changing anything if you do not want to.
Are there any special requirements for props, costumes, set pieces, or other technical needs?  (if you have access to this special item - let us know that too) *
Do you have a copy of the script we can read? *
Please list up to 3 alternate choices of shows you might like to direct at 4th Street Theater
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