“Groundhog Day” Director Proposals Being Accepted – Deadline September 3rd

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT), an outdoor community theatre celebrating its 59th anniversary in 2025, is seeking proposals from potential directors for one of the three productions planned for 2025 – “Groundhog Day” (MTI – Music Theatre International) from July 31, 2025 to August 31, 2025. We are open to creative settings and interpretations.

Our first production of 2025 will be “Disaster” (MTI – Music Theatre International) from May 22, 2025 to June 14, 2025, was a director/show proposal and will be directed by Shane Jensen. Our second production, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (Concord Theatricals), playing from June 26, 2025 to July 19, 2025 was also a director/show proposal. This production will be directed by Mark Briner.

We are seeking a director who has a passion to direct “under the stars” and understands and appreciates the rewards and challenges of presenting a musical outdoors in our historic setting across from the City Dock in downtown Annapolis.

Proposals should be fully developed with suggested staffing for key roles, if possible, and will be accepted until September 3, 2024. Interviews will begin after September 15th with a goal of presenting recommendations to the Board of Directors in September. All proposals will be acknowledged. After review by the Artistic Committee, we may ask for references.

ASGT is committed to nurturing a diverse and vibrant community of artists, volunteers and patrons that actively supports our presence in the community. We strive for professional quality in our community theatre productions and strive to cultivate a welcoming, fun and respectful atmosphere for all. We offer small stipends for key artistic staff positions.

Please review the Call for Directors and complete the Director Proposal Questionnaire (below) if you are interested in making 2025 a banner year for Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. Completed proposals should be submitted to production@summergarden.com.

If you would like to review the listing of shows that ASGT has produced for the last 58 years, click HERE.

• Call For Directors (PDF)
  • Director Proposal Questionnaire (MS Word)
  • Director Proposal Questionnaire (PDF)

“Big Fish” Dance Workshop – Feb. 11th

COME DANCE WITH US!

Please join us for a FREE pre-audition dance workshop for Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre’s 2024 production of “Big Fish” on Sunday, February 11th from 11:00 AM to 2 PM at Anne Arundel Community College (CALT 105).

At this workshop, the show’s co-dance choreographers, Billy Luzier and Elda Trombley, will teach participants a dance routine in the style of the show. This production will have opportunities for tap and non-tap dancers.

• Please wear comfortable clothing and soft sole shoes (to avoid marking floors).

For planning purposes, we would appreciate if you would RSVP Pat Browning, ASGT production director

at production@summergarden.com.

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“Big Fish Auditions will be held March 12th & 16th – Details >>

“The Prom” Auditions

It’s time for Prom!!!!

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.

Auditions for ASGT’s The Prom (May 23rd – June 15th, 2024) will be held:

**** Due to a weather cancellation on January 19th, an additional date has been added  ****

• Saturday, January 20th, 1-6 PM (Please plan to arrive at 1)
• Tuesday, January 23rd, 6-9:30 PM (date added due to weather cancellation)
• Callbacks (by request): Friday, January 26th (6:00-9:30 PM)

Visit “The Prom” Audition Information Page for More Details >>

 

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ASGT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Actors of all sizes, body types, races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities and experience levels are encouraged to audition.

Assistant Technical Director/ Technical Manager Needed

We are currently seeking an Assistant Technical Director/ Technical Manager for the 2024 Season. This individual will help oversee all technical aspects of one or more seasonal productions including, but not limited to, sound, and lighting. Responsibilities include coordinating the tasks of each technical department, attending technical rehearsals and production meetings, and being an on-call resource for technical support during the shows’ run. This position reports to the Technical Director to ensure all aspects of the technical production are completed on time, within budget, and within the capabilities of the Theatre and its technical infrastructure. The Technical Manager collaborates with Production Designers, as well as lighting and sound volunteers (Run Crews) who operate the equipment during the show performances.

Candidates must be responsible and reliable and possess a working knowledge of Theatrical Lighting and Sound systems. If interested in exploring thsi opportunity, please contact our Technical Director at tech@summergarden.com.

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