Directors Sought for Shakespeare Scenes

Dear Shakespeare Enthusiasts,

Somerville's Theatre@First is looking for directors for our seventh annual one-acts festival. This year our theme is "shaken up Shakespeare" so we're in the market for scenes from the canon, reinterpreted with a modern (or not-so-modern) twist! You can download the official call for directors on our website and view some pre-twisted ideas from the Theatre@First community here and here.

Some things you should know:
Director applications are due by the end of the day on Monday, March 22.
Production dates are July 16-24, with auditions anticipated the week of May 10.
The festival will be performed at Unity Church of God in Davis Square.
Theatre@First is a volunteer organization--directors (and other crew) are not paid.
Scenes without directors will NOT be considered.

Remember: The goal is to have a good time. You don't need to do something that's never been done before; you just need to add your own personal creativity and passion to Shakespeare's work. This is a great opportunity for folks interested in directing Shakespeare without the commitment of a full-length show. Plus, our company has a long history of working with first-time (as well as experienced) directors during our one-acts festivals.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at one-acts@theatreatfirst.org. My name is Erika and I'm the Festival Director.

To read more about Theatre@First's history with Shakespeare and one-acts festivals, visit our website.