Direct with Us

Mainstage Director proposals for the 2026–2027 season are now closed. We’ll accept proposals again next fall for the 2027–2028 season.

How the process works:
• In early fall we publish season goals and a suggested show list.
• Directors submit proposals.
• The Season Selection Committee reviews proposals and interviews finalists.
• Final selections are approved, rights are confirmed, and the season is announced.

Season goals (for reference):
We program work that serves our community, reflects diverse stories, offers inclusive mentorship for volunteers, and includes at least one family-friendly production.

Note: 2nd Star is an all-volunteer organization. Directors are not paid; approved productions receive organizational, technical, and administrative support.

Mini Show/Event Proposals

Want to explore a new idea, direct on a smaller scale, or develop a cabaret or reading?

Our mini show pitches are a flexible platform for creative projects that expand 2nd Star’s programming and give new or returning directors and producers the chance to create in a lower-budget, shorter-timeline setting.

Proposals may include, but are not limited to:

  • Cabarets or concerts

  • Short plays or one-acts

  • Staged readings

  • Educational workshops

  • Limited-run musicals, including youth or senior shows

Typical Format:

  • Rehearsal period: 2–6 weeks

  • Performance run: 1–2 weekends or single-night event

  • Venues: Bowie Playhouse or alternate local community spaces

Mini Shows are ideal for emerging directors, producers, or creative teams interested in building experience and experimenting with new ideas.

To apply:

  • Complete the Mini Show Proposal Form →

  • Email optional support materials (script excerpt, resume, concept notes) to artisticdirector@2ndstarproductions.org

We especially encourage proposals that provide learning opportunities for new directors, designers, or performers, or that advance 2nd Star’s DEIA and accessibility goals.

Not Ready to Direct Yet?

Not ready to direct, but interested in getting involved with 2nd Star in another capacity?
🎟️ Let us know by filling in our Volunteer Interest Form →

Questions?

Email Andrea Trent, Artistic Director, at andrea@2ndstarproductions.org.