Switch Theatre Company is seeking director and stage manager applications for its 2027 season. Director rates vary by show, needs, and venue, typically ranging from $500 to $700.
Please submit interest by July 15.
In keeping with STC’s values and processes, prospective directors should:
- Have prior directing experience in college, community, or professional settings.
- Prioritize collaboration, flexibility, and generosity with all designers, actors, and production crew members.
- BE A NICE PERSON!
To be considered for the 2027 season, please select one of our prospective shows from the list below and submit a resume and letter of interest that answers the following:
- What, for you, is the spine, heartbeat, or soul of this show?
- Why are you the right director/stage manager for it?
- Which questions would you ask in a first design meeting to guide a vision for the show that is appropriate for its venue?
ADDITIONALLY: We are also seeking Assistant Stage Managers and sound/set/light designers. These positions receive an honorarium varying between $200-$300 per show. Please email info@switchtheatreco.org with resume and statement of interest.
SHOWS AND TIMELINES:
1) Birds of North America, by Anna Ouyang Moensch – rehearses Nov-Jan, runs 1/22 – 2/1 at the Durham Arts Council
This play is an intimate, quietly powerful two-hander that unfolds in a single backyard in Baltimore County, Maryland. Over the course of a decade, John, an aging scientist, and his daughter, Caitlyn, bond through the shared ritual of birdwatching in their Maryland backyard. As they scan the skies for elusive species, their conversations evolve to cover politics, careers, and the shifting landscape of their personal lives. The play uses their evolving relationship to mirror the larger, unsettling transformations occurring in the climate and the world around them. Throughout these meetings, the two struggle to bridge their generational and ideological divides while attempting to navigate the complexities of being adults in a changing world. Ultimately, their birding notebook serves as a poignant, consistent record of both the natural world’s fragility and the endurance of their tenuous family connection.
2) Shakespeare in the Parks: Antony and Cleopatra – rehearses Feb-Apr, runs 5/2-5/31 in several outdoor locations
This play juxtaposes the cold, clinical, bureaucratic world of Rome with the vibrant, passionate, and fluid world of Egypt. Modern productions heavily rely on casting to visually and culturally emphasize this stark contrast, often using diverse casting to highlight the geopolitical divides of the ancient world. A 90-minute version of the full play, presented free to the public. After falling deeply in love with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, the Roman triumvir Mark Antony neglects his political duties and military responsibilities in Rome. This abandonment infuriates his co-ruler, Octavius Caesar, who eventually wages war against the couple, leading to their decisive defeat at the Battle of Actium. Falsely believing that Cleopatra has already died, a despairing Antony falls upon his own sword. Upon discovering her lover’s tragic end, Cleopatra refuses to be paraded through Rome as a captive and chooses to commit suicide by the bite of a venomous asp. Their intertwined deaths mark the tragic downfall of a legendary romance and the rise of Octavius Caesar as the sole leader of the Roman Empire.
3) She Kills Monsters, by Qui Nguyen – rehearses May-June, runs 7/16-26 at the Durham Arts Council
After the tragic death of her teenage sister Tilly, Agnes Evans discovers a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written before the accident. Eager to better understand the sibling she barely knew, Agnes embarks on a quest to play through the game and uncover the secrets of Tilly’s inner life. As she steps into the role of a warrior in the game, she encounters a vibrant, dangerous, and hilarious world filled with monsters, demons, and bullies. Through this interactive journey, Agnes connects with the real-world people Tilly befriended, learning about her sister’s struggles with identity and acceptance. By the end of her adventure, Agnes finds a path to healing as she gains a profound appreciation for the complex, imaginative person her sister truly was.
All titles are subject to change, with some decisions contingent on director interest. Thank you for helping us shape our 2027!
To apply and/or ask questions, email : info@switchtheatreco.org .