Productions & Season Selection

How We Create Theater at 2nd Star

2nd Star Productions produces three to four shows each year at the Bowie Playhouse — primarily large-scale musicals featuring live orchestras and extraordinary community talent.

While we have historically occasionally present plays or plays with music, musical theatre is at the heart of what we do. Our productions are designed to bring people together — whether they’re first-time volunteers or lifelong theatre lovers.

Guest Directors & Volunteer Production Teams

Each 2nd Star show is led by guest directors and volunteer production teams who bring their own creative vision and expertise to the stage while working within 2nd Star’s mission and artistic standards.

Directors, designers, and stage managers are chosen through an open application process that welcomes both new and returning artists. Our goal is to provide opportunities for local theatre-makers to grow, collaborate, and create meaningful art in a supportive, community-focused setting.

Interested in directing or joining a production team?
Email artisticdirector@2ndstarproductions.org to learn about upcoming opportunities or future season planning.

Season Selection Process

Every theatrical season is curated by a diverse Season Selection Committee made up of board members and community volunteers.

This committee reviews public suggestions, evaluates artistic and educational value, and recommends a balanced lineup of musicals and plays that reflect 2nd Star’s values of inclusion, learning, and community engagement.

Once approved by the Board of Directors, the selected shows become part of 2nd Star’s next season — typically announced each summer for the following year.

Have a show you’d love to see on our stage?
Head to 2ndstarproductions.org/direct.

Why It Matters

Theatre at 2nd Star is a team effort. From our guest directors and musicians to our volunteer crew and production staff, every show reflects the creativity and collaboration that define our community.

We believe that when people from all backgrounds come together to create art, the result is something truly special — theatre that educates, uplifts, and inspires.