Passionate directors, your next creative chapter begins at Sheboygan Theatre Company. We’re seeking artists with vision, curiosity, and heart to bring five distinctive productions to life in our 93rd season. This is an opportunity to craft meaningful, memorable storytelling in collaboration with a dedicated community of theatre-makers. Whether you’re returning to our stage or joining us for the first time, we invite you to help shape a season that celebrates creativity and connection.

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Production Season

Our 93rd season lineup includes:

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Come From Away

• Auditions: Approximately August 3, 2026

• Performance Dates: September 25-October 3, 2026
   

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Show

(In reparatory)

• Auditions: Approximately October 12, 2026

• Performance Dates: December 4-12, 2026
   

Ride the Cyclone

• Auditions: Approximately mid-December 2026

• Performance Dates: February 12-20, 2027
   

The Music Man

• Auditions: Approximately March 15, 2027

• Performance Dates: May 7-15, 2027

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Rehearsal Details

• Duration: Six to seven weeks

• Schedule: Monday through Friday evenings

• Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
   

Housing and Transportation

• Housing Options:

  • Free housing with local host families

  • Low-cost hotel accommodations
     

• Transportation:

  • Transportation to/from Wisconsin is not provided

  • Local transportation available from Milwaukee or Chicago

  • Reasonable local travel within Sheboygan arranged

  • 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: Friday, February 13, 2026

• Interview Details:

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • Format: In-person or via Google Meet

  • Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews

• 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 proberts@sasd.net.