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Seeking Directors for 2024 Season
Big Noise Theatre of Des Plaines, IL is currently conducting interviews for directors for our 2022/2023 season. The season includes:

GREY GARDENS
January 12 - January 28, 2024
Book by Doug Wright
Music by Scott Frankel
Lyrics by Michael Korie
Based on the film Grey Gardens by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Mayer and Susan Froemke Based on the beloved documentary, GREY GARDENS is the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's eccentric and upper-class aunt and cousin, Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, who became East Hampton's most notorious recluses.

DISNEY'S FREAKY FRIDAY
April 26 - May 12, 2024
Book by Bridget Carpenter
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. FREAKY FRIDAY, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update on an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other's lives first-hand, if only for a day.

Applicants who are interested in interviewing must exhibit the following skills and experience:
-Willingness to collaborate with artistic staff and members of the Big Noise board
-Uphold the artistic integrity and vision of the show and of the company
-Maintain our company vision to produce high-quality shows that stretch the creative talents of our actors and staff and surpass the expectations of our audience.
-Keeping within budgetary guidelines communicated from financial staff
-Possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, and organization time management skills to utilize rehearsal and tech week rehearsal calendars appropriately and efficiently
-Professionalism and respect when engaging with actors, staff, and audiences
-Reliable transportation to and from rehearsals and tech week rehearsals located in Des Plaines, IL

Big Noise Theatre does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit of the applicant.