Church Hill Theatre announced its exciting 2026 Season at its annual meeting in June. Now it is time to begin the production process by selecting the directors. Applications are due by September 15 and final decisions will be made in early October. CHT welcomes applications from new and experienced directors and can provide more information and guidance about the process. With one exception, each production includes nine performances, with shows on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The titles and production dates follow:

Lend Me A Soprano, by Ken Ludwig. March 13-29

A youth production: this will be a two-weekend, 90-minute, musical show featuring teen (and some adult) performers. The title will be chosen by CHT but applicants may suggest a “possible” in their application. April 10-19

Chicago, Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Egg, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. June 5-28

Something’s Afoot, Music, book and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach, with additional music by Ed Linderman. September 11-27

The Transylvanian Clockworks, by Don Nigro. November 6-22

A Christmas Carol, A CHT tradition, with a script based on the famous radio version. December dates to be confirmed.

All the necessary application instructions are available on the CHT website: churchhilltheatre.org. Applications should be submitted digitally but call the office at (410) 556-6003 if you have questions. Perusal copies of the scripts are available from the office. The office also can arrange a mutually convenient time to inspect the tech booth and lights, look at our green room, props and costumes, and walk the stage. Applicants will have a general understanding of each show’s production budget and how CHT staff and volunteers can assist. Nobody on the CHT Production Committee that reviews submissions will be eligible to direct during the 2026 season.

All applications must be received by September 15, 2025. Directors may apply for more than one production, but please submit a separate application for each. And please let the office know as soon as possible if you might apply, so we can contact you about any changes to the program or application procedures before the deadline. The final decisions should be made by early October.

CHT is especially interested in applications from directors who have not worked at our theater before. We stress that some open-ended parts of the application require an explanation of your vision and how you would create it on our stage. Be sure to include enough information for us to evaluate your proposals accurately. While CHT can help new directors find production crew members, many successful applications include the names of their prospective producers, stage managers and other key personnel. We don’t expect to see an exact rehearsal schedule or blocking, but vision alone won’t ensure selection. Convince us.