Seeking Directors for Our 2026-2027 Season

Sheboygan Theatre Company
Sheboygan, WI
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

The Sheboygan Theatre Company, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest community theatres, is

seeking directors for its 93rd season (2026-2027). STC’s volunteer productions draw in professional

directors from all over the country to helm the mainstage productions. Rehearsal periods range from six

to eight weeks, Monday through Friday evenings. Directors may be given access to free housing with

local host families or low-cost housing in a hotel. Transportation to and from Wisconsin is not

included, though local transportation from Milwaukee or Chicago on arrival/departure and reasonable

travel within Sheboygan (to and from rehearsal, groceries, errands, etc.) can be arranged. A vehicle is

advisable, if possible, for optimal flexibility and exploring the scenic area. Sheboygan is a beautiful

community of 50,000, located on Lake Michigan about an hour north of Milwaukee. Due to the limited

rehearsal hours, this is a great gig to enjoy some downtime in a beautiful area and get a head start on

other projects.

STC prohibits discrimination in employment against any job applicant because of that person’s race,

color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,

marital status, socioeconomic status or any other legally protected status.

Stipend is paid in two parts: halfway through the rehearsal process, and at completion of the

contract. Please do not submit if you are not amenable to the pay range posted. Negotiation

within the pay range is possible. Audition and first rehearsal dates are flexible, within reason, and

the director is under no obligation to stay past opening night. Directors should be comfortable working

with actors and mostly volunteer staff of all experience levels and should have the capacity to be patient

with actors and staff who balance their theatre commitment with full-time jobs and family.

Artists are asked to submit their resumé and brief cover letter to [email protected] no later than

5pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in person or via GOOGLE MEETS

on Saturday, March 7th. If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by STC to set up their

appointment. A criminal background check is required.

The Sheboygan Theatre Company rehearses and performs at the Leslie W. Johnson Theatre housed

within the Horace Mann Middle School. The 870-seat stadium-style theatre space was built in the

1970’s as STC’s home. The Leslie W. Johnson Theatre features a 58-foot proscenium and a circular

thrust with functional elevators downstage (38 feet at its widest upstage). Visit our facebook page or

website for more about us! www.stcshows.org

Come from Away

Auditions on or around August 3, 2026

Running September 25 – October 3, 2026

Director Pay Range: $2,200 - $2,500

Choreographer Pay Range: $800-$1000

Music Director Pay Range: $1,200-$1,500

IN REP: All is Calm, The Christmas Truce of 1914 & It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Auditions on or around October 12, 2026

Running December 4 – 12, 2026

Director Pay Range: $2,000 - $2,500 (directing stipend for each production)

Ride the Cyclone

Auditions in mid December 2026

Running February 12 – 20, 2027

Director Pay Range: $2,200 - $2,500

Choreographer Pay Range: $800-$1000

Music Director Pay Range: $1,200-$1,500

The Music Man

Auditions on or around March 15, 2027

Running May 7 – 15, 2027

Director Pay Range: $2,200 - $2,500

Choreographer Pay Range: $800-$1000

Music Director Pay Range: $1,200-$1,500

SALARY

$2,200.00 – $2,500.00 per gig

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