The Strand Theater Seeks Directors for the 2011-2012 Season

The Strand Theater is seeking two dynamic directors for the 2011-2012 season (descriptions of the plays appear below). Directors are responsible for the vision and execution of the production. Directors must be able to work independently (at times) and with designers, playwrights, and Strand staff as needed. Strand season shows are fully supported by the theater, staff, and Board. The Strand encourages both up and coming and seasoned directors to apply. If interested, please email Jayme Kilburn, Artistic Director, at jayme@strand-theater.org a resume and to set-up an interview.

Blood-bound and Tongue-tied
by Jacqueline E. Lawton | World Premiere
March 23-April 7, 2012
"What you're trying to hide won't stay hid."
One of humanity's most primal stories is reimagined with compassion and poetry in this ambitious offering from our Friends & Neighbors Festival. Jocasta is a young black woman in depression-era Texas, who decides to pass as white in the big city. When she marries Laius-the heir to an oil baron-and becomes pregnant with Oedipus, her racial identity cannot remain hidden...or can it? One desperate lie instigates a catastrophic wave of bloodshed, and disaster envelops a nation.

Well by Lisa Kron | Baltimore Premiere
June 1-16, 2012
"I wanted to crawl right into her skin, and I couldn't push her far enough away."
Noted solo performer Lisa has written her first multi-character play, a riff on her and her mother Ann's knotty history with chronic illness. But as she presents her story, nothing goes to plan. Ann won't stay put in her recliner. The chorus can't keep track of their scenes. Childhood nemesis Lori Jones keeps popping up. As Lisa struggles to maintain control of the show and herself, she confronts her greatest fear: turning into her mother.

The Strand Theater Company is dedicated to providing opportunities for women artists, writers, designers, and directors. With a focus on producing works new to Baltimore, the Strand hopes to foster a love of theater for a new generation of patrons.

Since launching in 2008, the Strand has presented 12 full-length plays, including five world premieres; offered 75% of the artistic positions on its productions-as playwrights, directors, designers, stage managers, and actors-to women; provided affordable theater space to many organizations and independent artists; and played an integral role in the revitalization of the Station North Arts & Entertainment District. The Strand was recently named one of the five best theaters in Baltimore Magazine.

To learn more about the Strand Theater Company, visit strand-theater.org.

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