2026-27 SEASON DIRECTOR SUBMISSIONS

Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting plays; comedies, dramas, musicals, cabarets, and specialty productions for their 2026-27 season.

Area theatrical directors are being invited to submit suggested plays for consideration. The Theatre 29 Play Selection Committee is requesting prospective Directors to submit two titles to allow flexibility in forming a well-balanced season. Directors are also encouraged to present both musical and non-musical titles. Directors can request a particular time slot or slots but are not guaranteed their requested time frame will be available.

2026 is the 27th year of operation for Theatre 29. The Theatre 29 play selection committee, under the Chairmanship of Cindy Daigneault, will review all requests and submit a recommended 2026-27 season line-up to the Board of Directors for review, the full Board will make the final determination on what shows are selected.

Directors submitting for the 2026-27 season must submit a script and an estimation of the shows budget, including, at least, estimated royalties and script costs.  Budget forms are available on our website at this link.

Directors submitting for the first time to Theatre 29 are asked to include a directorial resume or biography of the candidate’s theatrical background. It is strongly suggested that first-time Directors include an Assistant Director who is well accustomed to the Theatre 29 organization and culture. Directors will be required to adhere to the Theatre 29 Code of Conduct. The Play Selection Committee reserves the right to require and verify additional directorial qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer Non-Profit Community theater that operates as an independent 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All Directors, Performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff are unpaid volunteers. Musicals are allowed a stipend for musicians if needed.

Theatre 29 will present five productions plus a Summer Youth Theater program during the 2026-27 season. Musicals will run nine performances over a three-week run (three performances, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each weekend) with allowance to extend the run another holdover weekend. Non-Musicals will run 9 performances in a 3-week run, also Friday, Saturday evenings, and Sunday matinees. Each play will run on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. The schedule allows for a minimum seven-week rehearsal cycle.  All shows are produced at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.

Directors are asked to submit their requests to:

Theatre 29

Play Selection Committee c/o Cindy Daigneault

6448 Hallee Road Suite 4

Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252

Or e-mail to: Cindy@theatre29.org

The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2026. Prospective Directors can review their responsibilities on the Directors page at www.theatre29.org. For further information contact Theatre 29 Board Co-Chair Cindy Daigneault at Cindy@theatre29.org