<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Albany Civic Theater (ACT) is currently
seeking show submissions from directors for the 2025-2026 Season. We are
looking for directors for 4 main stage shows.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The
shows will run for three weekends each in one of the following calendar slots:</span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Show 1 Dates: September 5 – Sept 21, 2025</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Show 2 Dates:
December 5 – 21, 2025 </span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Show 3 Dates:
February 13 - March 1, 2026</span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Show 4 Dates: May 15 – May 31, 2026</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ACT looks
for balance in each season with a blend of 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-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">All submissions should include:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Your
current resume of directing experience.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A
description of the play.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Which
calendar slot(s) are you interested in?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Are
there any special technical, set, or costuming considerations?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Why
would the show appeal to an audience? What type of audience?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">What
can you, as a director, bring to the play?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Other useful information when
submitting:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">What
unique interpretations will you bring to the production?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">How do
you envision the play working in a small space?</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A list
of potential production team members (For support finding production crew
members, please feel free to contact Artistic Director, Ellen Cribbs.)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Remember to include your name, address,
email address, and phone number on your resume.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Submissions must be received by December
29, 2024.</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">For submissions through email
(preferred), please submit via email to </span><a href="mailto:ellencribbs@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:blue">ellencribbs@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">For submissions through mail:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Put
your submission in a clean manila envelope</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="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.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="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.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="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</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">contact Ellen Cribbs, Artistic Director
at </span><a href="mailto:ellencribbs@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:blue">ellencribbs@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">.</span></p></div>