My Carmilla is seeking a queer woman director for our fully-staged debut at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in partnership with The Lemonade Stand hub.
About the production
My Carmilla is a bold, atmospheric adaptation of the classic novella that explores power and desire through a queer, postcolonial lens. The piece is morally ambiguous with no clear “good” and “bad” characters.
The piece moves between quiet psychological tension and moments of spectacle incorporating live music, dance, sensuality, and violence. We are looking for a director who understands and is excited by this balance, and who is interested in deepening and sharpening what is already present in the work.
This is a non-union production. We plan to bring in intimacy and fight directors to help choreograph specific moments.
What we’re looking for
A queer woman director with a collaborative, open-minded approach
Experience with or training in trauma-informed practices, or a demonstrated commitment to creating a rehearsal room that prioritizes psychological and physical safety
A leader with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring and collaborative practice aligned with My Carmilla’s values.
A clear understanding of and respect for the role of female rage in the piece
Interest in engaging with postcolonial themes in a meaningful way
A director who is excited to elevate and refine an existing work, rather than reconceive it from the ground up
Someone who communicates with clarity and kindness to support a focused, respectful rehearsal room
Time commitment and compensation
Rehearsals will be scheduled around director and cast availability August 1–September 6. Approximately 55-60 hours are set aside for rehearsals with actors, with 8–10 hours allocated to production meetings June–August. Performances will be at the Skinner Studio at Plays and Players Theatre in Center City.
This position pays a stipend of $600.
Interested?
To apply for this position, please send your resume or website URL to mycarmillatheplay@gmail.com with the subject line: Director Submission.
We will be scheduling brief 20-minute virtual interviews May 22–31 and plan to make an offer by June 6.