Director for Next to Normal

Colonial Chorus Players of Reading, MA, is seeking a director for our June 2027 production of Next to Normal , the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The director position will be offered a stipend of $1,000. Next to Normal is the honest, intimate portrait of a seemingly "normal" modern family living with loss, grief, and mental illness. This ground-breaking musical will come to light June 18-27, 2027, at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading.

Qualifications:

Experience directing at the community theater, college, or high school level. Ability to work within budget set by producers of show. Ability to collaborate with a team of designers for set, costumes, props, lighting, and sound. Ability to work collaboratively with a music director and stage manager.

How To Apply:

If interested, please send a résumé to committee chair Janet Pohli at ShowSelection@ccp1961.org.

Deadline for submission:

May 11, 2026. We'll begin scheduling interviews the week of May 17. We look forward to meeting you!

Apply by:

May 11, 2026

Salary:

$1,000 / Total fee About this

Organization:

Colonial Chorus Players is a non-profit community theater group that has been presenting theater in Reading, Massachusetts, since 1961.