Call for Directors
2026 Summer Musical at Bart’s Bards
Bart’s Bards—a theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church—is holding an open Call for Directors for our Summer 2026 musical. Interested persons should contact Ron Mason (BartsBards@gmail.com) to schedule a 45-minute evening appointment time on Thursday, September 25, Sunday, September 28, or Thursday, October 2 at St. Bartholomew Church (9375 Winton Rd).
Performance Dates are as follows:
- Thursday, June 11—Evening
- Friday, June 12—Evening
- Saturday, June 13—Matinee & Evening
- Sunday, June 14—Matinee
The show will be performed on the Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH (9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231).
Potential directors may pitch up to two shows. The show selected will: 1) be a large-cast musical production for members of all ages, including the potential for a large number of children; 2) have several lead-role opportunities for actors of all ages; and 3) be a family-friendly production that presents a message consistent with the values of the Catholic Church.
To aid potential directors with show selection, below are some of our recent productions. We are open to hearing pitches of repeat shows or shows new to our theater.
Oklahoma! (2009)
Bye Bye Birdie (2010)
The Wizard of Oz (2000, 2011)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2014)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (2015)
Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2016)
The Fiddler on the Roof (2017)
Seussical: The Musical (2018)
James and the Giant Peach (2019)
The Music Man (2003, 2022)
The Sound of Music (2023)
Horizons of Gold: An Original Musical (2024)
Tuck Everlasting (2025)
We will hear your pitch(es), talk about our theater community, and hear from you about your practices and expectations as a director. Please bring your theatrical resumé and contact information. Questions can be directed to Ron Mason (BartsBards@gmail.com). Thanks for your interest!
ACT Summer Forum 2025
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