one of the mob pitches up a proposal they would like to directl, along with the reasons why we should do it. If they have worked out all the season sums, if not one of us will, then we vote on it.

 

In fact for the most part it will come from notations that evolve from rehearsals, compiled by the SM &/or the props person.

For the most part even with a list in the script it is only a guide. to make it easier, that can be also a hindrance.

 

We have a Play Selection Committee that meets once or twice a month to discuss new scripts, talk about how the season should be structured, and how directors should be selected.

 

We keep track of the performance of past shows in regard to ticket sales and marketing efforts and cast size and how all of those things relate to each other.  We can also track how certain genres do better than others (as if we didn't know that already!).

 

We also take suggestions from people who have directed for us before.  This list along with the original list from the Selection Committee will create our reading list for the next couple of months.  Some shows get the axe before anyone reads them because we know they won't work.

 

Once we have the season selected and what timeslots they will go into - the board has to approve the season.

 

Then we start teh director proposal and interview process.

 

And then we have a great season!

Charlie,

 

 

And, for the record, I like the name cat fight night.  I dont find it demeaning.  And it's likely to be intriguing enough to draw a crowd.  Not to say their might not be better titles out there...but I like the immediate connotation that this one gives.