Artistic Involvement: Your Talents

Directing | Acting, Singing & Dancing | Music | Stage Managing | Choreography | Sets, Props & Costumes | Lighting & Sound and Technical Crew

Please read on for examples of some of the opportunities available at ASGT.

Directing

Applications for directors are accepted and reviewed in the fall following our season announcement. A call for directors is posted on our website, Facebook, and Twitter, and promoted via our e-mail newsletter and in the media. Candidates must complete a Director’s Questionnaire. The submission of a resume is encouraged. Interviews are generally held during November and December, and our final selection is made at the end of December. Please note: Directors may not appear in productions they direct, except as understudies.

Want to learn more about directing at ASGT? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) with your questions or to request a Director’s Questionnaire, which will give you an idea of what we’re looking for. Completed forms can be e-mailed or printed and mailed to:

Production Director, Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Acting, Singing & Dancing

Interested in performing “under the stars” at ASGT? Auditions are held annually in the late winter/early spring and are open to the public. Actors of all ages, ethnicities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition for roles in our productions. Specific dates and requirements are announced on our website, Facebook page, Twitter account, and e-mail newsletter: sign up at the top of this page. Casting calls are also published in selected area newspapers, including the Annapolis Capital. Please see our Auditions page for information about our audition process.

Are you interested in Performing? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) with your questions. Each show’s Director has the final say on casting decisions, though auditions may be judged by the Director, Choreographer, Music Director, Production Manager/Stage Manager, Production Director or designee and the Board Liaison.

PLEASE NOTE: Audition forms are not available in advance. You must complete and submit the form in person at the time of your audition. Copies will be available at the audition. Please see our Auditions page.

Music

You can’t present musical theatre without music! ASGT is proud to use a live orchestra/band for our productions whenever possible. For the last six years all performances have featured live music. The style and nature of each production determines the size and mix of instrumentation.

Are you interested in serving as Music Director or as a Musician for ASGT productions? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) to express your general interest or interest in a specific show.

Better yet, get on file by completing our Participation Form. Let us know what you do, what you have done, and when you’re available. We’ll keep your information on file until you tell us not to, and we’ll be able to quickly select potential musicians based on our needs.

Stage Management

The Stage Manager works hand-in-hand with the director during the rehearsal process to ready the production for performance, and takes over full responsibility for the show on opening night. There is no performance detail that the Stage Manager does not supervise. Theatre experience is essential. Candidates must be responsible and have a professional work ethic. Some shows offer opportunities for Assistant Stage Managers, as well.

Are you interested in Stage Managing? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) to express interest. Please note: Directors have a major say in the selection of a Stage Manager and may team with a candidate of their choice when applying to direct.

Choreography

With musical theatre comes dance—including tap, jazz, and more. From West Side Story to Chicago, ASGT has presented shows that feature all styles of dance. If you’re an experienced choreographer, or if you’re a dancer who’d like to gain experience with choreography, please contact us to let us know!

Interested in serving as Choreographer? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) to express your general interest or interest in a particular show. Or, complete our Participation Form to be put on file for future opportunities is choreography.

Sets, Props & Costumes

Each year, a set designer works with our Directors to design and build a set for each show. To reduce costs and accommodate a narrow window for construction, many pieces are redecorated and transitioned from show to show. Sets are generally used for only one season, as they suffer from exposure in our outdoor environment and our storage space is very limited. ASGT is always looking for qualified set designers and construction crew to assist with set building.

Are you an experienced costume designer? Or can you sew a button on a pair of pants? Anyone interested in costuming is encouraged to participate at ASGT. Our costumes may be designed and built, purchased, rented, or pulled from our costume closet. Regardless, every production requires a costume designer to assemble the show’s wardrobe and tailor items to the specific cast, as well as costume assistants to complete the work.

What’s Singing in the Rain without an umbrella? Or Hairspray without cans of, well, hairspray? The Properties Manager is required to find all props utilized in each show, whether the items are purchased, borrowed, rented, or built to spec. They also catalog and organize all items for the cast, maintain and repair props during the production, and return borrowed items after closing night.

Are you interested in Sets, Costumes, or Props? Please email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) to express your interest or complete our Participation Form to get your name on file for future opportunities.

Lighting & Sound, and Technical Crew

What good is an excellent show if you can’t see or hear it? Lighting and sound designers are key to each show’s success, helping to set the style and tone of the production. Unique challenges (and opportunities!) exist in the area of technical design at ASGT due to our outdoor environment. Experienced designers or theatre technicians looking to gain experience in design are encouraged to contact us to learn about opportunities to design at ASGT.

In addition, each show produced at ASGT has distinct requirements for technical crew, including spotlight operators, light board and sound board operators, running crew, and much more. Whether you’re new to technical theatre or an old pro, we’d love for you to participate! Email the Production Director (prod_dir@summergarden.com) to express your interest or complete our Participation Form so we can find a place for you at ASGT.