Thank you for your interest in directing a show for the 80th season at Little Theatre on the Bay (LTOB) at The Liberty Theatre. This page outlines the director selection process and allows you to apply to direct. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Creative Committee Head, Kristina, at kriswrite@aol.com or (541) 337-4696.

Who Can Apply to Direct

Anyone may apply to direct a play or musical or LTOB. All applications are read by the Creative Committee, who make recommendations to the LTOB Board. The Board makes the final decision about what shows go into each season.

Please note that directors should not cast themselves in any show they propose. While occasionally emergencies happen and directors may need to step into a role at the last moment, directors must make every effort to fill all roles with performers other than themselves.

Choosing a Show to Submit

You are invited to submit up to three different shows for consideration. If submitting more than one show, we recommend choosing shows that are different in genre, cast size, etc. While we don't want pre-cast shows, it's helpful for directors to have an idea that they could cast the show they are proposing with the local talent we have, so please bear in mind our local talent.

Whenever thinking about shows to submit, it’s important for directors to consider name recognition and genre. The truth is that larger, recognizable musicals draw the biggest audiences in our area. For plays, mysteries – especially if they are comedies – are also very popular in our area. Serious plays that the average citizen doesn’t recognize are least attended.

This does not mean every show must fall into these categories; in fact, LTOB strives to provide a balanced season with at least one show that is lesser-known or stretches our audiences. However, for the sake of everyone, including directors and casts, we want all our shows to be well-attended.

With that in mind, our season ideally contains these categories, with popular or recognizable titles given some preference:

* At least one larger musical

* At least one smaller musical

* Ideally, one show (outside of our children’s summer program) that includes children in the cast

* Ideally, one Christmas show (which will run around Thanksgiving time, before Christmas Opry) or Halloween show.

* At least one comedy.

* Ideally, at least one mystery.

* And ideally, at least one drama.

Finally, this packet includes a list of shows the Creative Committee thinks would be a great fit for LTOB. Feel free to apply to direct any of these shows, but also know that choosing one of these shows is not a guarantee that the Board will approve your submission. Also, we are absolutely open to shows not on the list.

PLEASE NOTE: Two shows have already been selected for the 2027-28 season: The mystery/comedy Baskerville by Ken Ludwig and the musical Les Miserables.

Season Selection Process

The Creative Committee is made up of people with a range of theatre experience, community tastes, and a desire to continue to see LTOB thrive. The committee will make its suggestions to the Board based on the following:

* Director's experience and skills. We’re a volunteer organization, so in addition to some necessary experience in theatre, we seek directors who work well with other volunteers. Also, if more than one director proposes the same show, we'll use the criteria outlined in this packet to determine which director will be assigned that show.

* Show submission form. This is your chance to show us your passion and vision! This form also helps us determine if the show you're proposing is right for our theatre.

* Appeal to local audiences. As outlined above, we need shows that appeal to local patrons.

* The material. We aim to have a varied season. In addition, we must consider whether the requirements of the show (set and costumes, local actors needed to perform, etc.) are something we think are practical for our theatre.

Thank you for applying!

DEADLINE for submissions: December 7, 2026

***Suggested Show List***

PLEASE REMEMBER that these are only suggestions from our Creative Committee. We are more than happy to see proposals for shows that are not on this list. Choosing a show from this list does not guarantee Board approval.

Musicals:

1940s Radio Christmas Carol

9 to 5

Anastasia

Annie

Anything Goes (2022)

Christmas Carol, a musical version of

Gypsy

Into the Woods

It's a Wonderful Life

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Women

Music Man

Mystery of Edwin Drood

Once Upon a Mattress

Ruthless

Seussical

Plays:

Clue

Cheaper by the Dozen

Father of the Bride

It's a Wonderful Life

Murder on the Orient Express

Odd Couple

Play On

You Can’t Take It With You

DIRECTOR PROPOSAL FORM:

1. Please complete this form as best you can. Fill out one form per show being proposed.

2. If you have any materials you'd like the Creative Committee to consider about you or the show you're proposing, such as links to a video of the show online, additional background information on the show, or your theatrical resume, please include them. If you have a digital copy of the script, please email it to kriswrite@aol.com.

3. Please don't hesitate to text Kristina (541-337-4696) with questions!