Call for Directors
Dear Directors,
The Players of Utica Program Committee is seeking directors for full-length shows for our 2027-2028 season.
To provide audiences with the best possible entertainment, Players is seeking shows that have strong audience appeal or recognition, are commercially successful, and appeal to a diverse age range. The committee wishes to find balance in the season.
All submissions should include:
An electronic or paper copy of the script
Your current resume of directing experience
Any unique interpretations you will bring to the production
List of any production team members who have committed to your project
Please keep these considerations in mind as you choose your submission:
Submit a show of your choice using the attached Director’s Proposal Form. Submitting a second and third choice is appreciated but not mandatory.
Simple staging and set demands are required. Our shows are currently presented in a black box performance space (no wing space, limited way to move and store set pieces off, etc.).
Players provides a maximum budget of $800 for productions ($1,000 for musicals). This does not include the purchase of scripts and production rights, which Players will acquire. There is also a stipend for the director (and music director) of main stage season shows.
Each director is offered a producer, who is a member of our board, to be your liaison between the director and board, and to assist with publicity, budget, and other production needs. We also provide a Director’s Handbook, which explains the director’s rights, expectations, and responsibilities. (We can provide a copy upon request).
Assistant directing? If you want to get involved but are not ready for a full director position, have you considered assistant directing? Let us know if this interests you so we can put you in touch with season directors.
Submission deadline: December 11, 2026.
Preferred method: email (with pdf script) to: smaggio80@gmail.com
You may also send scripts and proposals to:
Players of Utica – Proposals
PO Box 29
New Hartford, NY 13413
Feel free to share this information with other interested parties. We look forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
Steve Maggio
VP of Programs
Players of Utica