Autumn 2024 musical

CALL FOR DIRECTORS

Lead our next Phoenix show

We are looking for a creative individual or team to direct our 2024 Autumn musical.

Following successful recent Phoenix shows like Betty Blue Eyes, Young Frankenstein, Urinetown, Footloose and 9 to 5, we’re looking for an exciting big show that will challenge our members and bring in an audience - while restricting ourselves to a modest community production budget.

For more information on what makes for a good Phoenix director and what makes a successful Phoenix show, check out our Run a show FAQs.

All workshops, auditions, rehearsals will take place at Emmanuel Church Hall - the venue for the show is being negotiated.

If you have any other questions about working with Phoenix Players, please get in touch. You can also come watch our current show - Alice in Wonderland - for a better understanding of the group!

Key dates

1 May Applications due for Directors/creative teams

4 May Successful applicants invited for discussion with committee - Director appointed immediately after this

3 June, 10 June, optional 13 June - Pre-audition show workshops begin

17 June - Auditions

24 June - Rehearsals start

Mondays over summer - Rehearsals continue every Monday, except Bank Holidays

Extra rehearsals - 2 additional Sunday rehearsals within the audition period, dates tbc. A limited number of additional Thursday rehearsals, dates tbc.

Show week - Still in negotiation with venues, but likely 27 October to 2 November

How to apply

Please send an email to committee@phoenixplayers.org.uk by 1 May. You will then be invited to meet the committee to outline your vision for the show.

Your email should include:

The show you’re putting yourself forward to direct
A short bio about yourself and why you want to direct this show
A short summary of your vision – no more than 250 words. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to expand on your thoughts in the follow up chat with the committee.

You can apply as a team or as an individual - if you apply as an individual, the committee will help ensure you have a creative team in place, including a musical director, choreographer, producer and potentially assistant director, as well as further guidance and support.

What musical to pitch

Directors are welcome to pitch shows they are passionate about and should not feel restricted by the committee shortlist - check What makes a good Phoenix show to understand what we’ll be looking for. If you would like a steer, however, the committee is particularly interested in pursuing one of the following four shows for autumn 2024.