Harold Hill has a plan for River City. What’s yours? We’re seeking a director for The Music Man, the closing production of our 93rd season.

 

With fast-talking charm, spirited characters, and big ensemble moments, this show offers plenty of room for your creative vision. Find the humor, build the chemistry, and bring out the heart beneath the hustle.

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Production Schedule 

• Auditions: March 16 & 17, 2027

• Rehearsals: Monday–Friday evenings for six to seven weeks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

• Performances: May 7–15, 2027​
   

Housing and Transportation

• Housing Options:

  • Free housing with local host families

  • Low-cost hotel accommodations
     

• Transportation:

  • Transportation to/from Wisconsin is not provided

  • Airport pickup available from Milwaukee or Chicago

  • Personal vehicle recommended for flexibility
     

Performance Venue

Productions are staged at the Leslie W. Johnson Theatre, located within Horace Mann Middle School:
 

• 870-seat stadium-style theatre

• Built in the 1970s specifically for STC

• 58-foot proscenium

• Circular thrust stage

• Functional downstage elevators (38 feet wide upstage)
   

Compensation and Expectations

• Stipend: Paid in two installments

  1. Halfway through the rehearsal process

  2. Upon contract completion

• Negotiation: Possible within posted pay range

• Commitment: Flexible audition and first rehearsal dates

• No obligation to stay beyond opening night
   

Director Qualifications

We seek directors who can:

• Work effectively with actors and staff of all experience levels

• Demonstrate patience with performers balancing theatre commitments and personal responsibilities

• Adapt to a volunteer-driven production environment
   

Community Information

Sheboygan is a picturesque community of 50,000, located on Lake Michigan about one hour north of Milwaukee. The limited rehearsal hours provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy downtime in a scenic area and potentially work on other projects.
 

Equity and Inclusion

STC is committed to non-discrimination, prohibiting bias based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or socioeconomic status.
 

Application Process

• How to Apply:

  • Submit resume and brief cover letter

  • Deadline: Wednesday, October 23, 2026
     

• Note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates
   

We're excited to review your application and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to the Sheboygan Theatre Company, a community celebrating live theatre since 1934. For additional details, please contact our office at (920) 459-3779 or email smabie@sasd.net.