2025-2026 RHP Director Application

Director’s Allotment:  $500.00

The compensation for the Stage Manager $400.00 and will be paid separately.  There is $600 allocated for Lighting/Sound and Set Construction that will be paid separately as allocated by the director. This allocation must be approved by the board of directors.

Any further compensation must be approved by the Board prior to arranging for said services.

Additional Costs: Anticipated by Director – Budgeted ~ $200.00

This item includes materials, paint, wallpaper, props, makeup and other required purchases to put on the contracted play. Any additional funds needed must be submitted to the Board for approval prior to expenditure.     

Notice: Final payment of allotment funds is contingent upon striking the stage as enumerated below. Walk-through inspections will be conducted with an RHP Board representative before rehearsals begin and after the play closes and sets are struck. All keys must be returned at final inspection walk-through.

Casting:  The audition format is at the discretion of the director. Auditions are to take place on the specified dates. Pre-casting is only allowed with permission from the Board of Directors. Director will contact the board liaison with the cast names for announcements. Results of auditions will be posted on Facebook and our Website.

Set Completion: The director is responsible for assembling their crew of Stage Manager, Light/Sound and Set construction.  Director agrees that the set will be completed no later than the Tuesday prior to opening night to allow time for the theater to be cleaned.

Strike:

The director is expected to have completed strike for their production by the second day after the close of their production. The departing cast and crew are responsible for strike which includes:

• Removing all furniture and props to the proper storage area
• Disassembling all flats, risers, and set dressings to be returned to the proper storage area
• Returning all costumes to the proper storage area
• Sweeping and cleaning the stage, wing space, dressing rooms, and costume/makeup areas
• Cleaning and vacuuming the green room
• Empty cast/crew property and clean the back room refrigerator
• Cleaning the backstage bathrooms, toilets and sinks
• Emptying the stage and backstage trash
• Cleaning and returning work room to proper order by putting paint, tools and hardware in their proper place

Finally, coordination between the director, cast and crew of the incoming production with those of the previous production is encouraged to determine stage use and needs which may allow for the retaining of set elements if necessary. The director is expected to inform the RHP Board of any repairs that need to be completed

When applying to direct, please understand the space available for use.  We are a small 97-seat community theater and the stage may be smaller than what you are used to.  Below are pictures of the seating and past sets to give you an idea of what is possible.

Directors are required to be at all performances unless prior arrangements have been made with a member of the Board.

Performance Times
Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays 2:30pm & Sundays 2:30 PM

The first Saturday show is usually a Benefit Performance for a local community organization.  This is where an organization has purchased the entire theatre which they then use as a fundraising event.  (If no benefit can be found, then we open the show to the general public.)

The Board has decided to have each Season based around a central theme.  The theme for this upcoming Season is "Classic Americana".

We are looking for a vision that fits this theme and that includes the production of "Twelfth Night".

A resume and three letters of recommendation are required unless you have worked in this capacity for RHP within the last 5 years. Incomplete applications will not be considered unless prior arrangements have been made.  Education and experience related specifically to the position for which you are applying should be clearly noted, especially experience with theatre in general or intimate settings.  (PLEASE NOTE:  Experience in directing isn't required as we have chosen many first time directors in the past.  However, if this is the case, your theatre experience as an actor/actress, stage manager, technical director, etc. will come into play.)