<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Albany Civic Theater (ACT) is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2025-2026 Season. We are looking for directors for 4 main stage shows.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The shows will run for three weekends each in one of the following calendar slots:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">September 2025<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">December 2025<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">February <span class="m_-1524797752598599479grame">2026</span><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">May 2026</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">ACT looks for balance in each season with cutting edge, newly published works, and classic revivals which provide a combination of artistic risk and commercial success. ACT is a small theater space, ideal for intimate productions.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">All submissions should include:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Your current resume of directing experience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A description of the play.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Which calendar slot(s) are you interested in?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Are there any special technical, set, or costuming considerations?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Why would the show appeal to an audience? What type of audience?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">What can you, as a director, bring to the play?<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Other useful information when submitting:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">What unique interpretations will you bring to the production?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">How do you envision the play working in a small space?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A list of production team members who have committed to your project. (For support finding production crew members, please feel free to contact Artistic Director, Ellen Cribbs.)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Remember to include your name, address, email address, and phone number on your resume.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Submissions must be received by December 29, 2024.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit electronic copies of plays, but we will accept physical copies. Physical copies will not be mailed back to you.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">For submissions through email (preferred), please submit via email to <a href="mailto:ellencribbs@gmail.com" target="_blank">ellencribbs@gmail.com</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">For submissions through mail:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ol start="1" type="1" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Put your submission in a clean manila envelope<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1524797752598599479MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Mail a copy of the script of each submission for up to three selections to:<br>Albany Civic Theater<br>Attn: Ellen Cribbs – Artistic Director<br>235 Second Avenue<br>Albany, NY 12209<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">You may also deliver your submissions in person to the theater. There is a mail slot located to the left of the entrance doors.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Submissions will be chosen by a committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Please include any other information that you deem necessary in your proposal.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We look forward to receiving your submissions and beginning the selection process! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">contact Ellen Cribbs, Artistic Director at <a href="mailto:ellencribbs@gmail.com" target="_blank">ellencribbs@gmail.com</a>.</span></p></div>