The SAAC Theatre Committee is currently accepting applications for directors for its upcoming slate of theatrical productions. The center is seeking qualified individuals to helm three exciting shows: “A Christmas Carol,” “The Play That Goes Wrong,” and “Hairspray.”
“A Christmas Carol,” sponsored by Nexans Amercable and Southern Bancorp, will be presented in December 2024. This classic holiday tale, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a miserly old man to a kinder, gentler individual. The production is sponsored by Nexans AmerCable and Southern Bancorp.
In April 2025, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, will take the stage. This hilarious comedy play follows the misadventures of a theater company as they attempt to put on a murder mystery play, with everything that can go wrong doing just that. The production is sponsored by Murphy Pitard Jewelers and All About Flowers.
Rounding out the 2024-2025 season is the hit Broadway musical “Hairspray,” presented in July 2025 through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Sponsored by Murphy USA, this energetic and heartwarming show tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a 1960s teenager who dreams of dancing on a popular TV show and becomes an advocate for racial integration.
To apply, interested individuals should submit a letter of intent, resume, and a short production proposal. Qualified applicants should have a working knowledge of community theatre and experience working with all ranges of talent, including beginners.
Deadlines for director submissions are September 3 for “A Christmas Carol,” October 1 for “The Play that Goes Wrong,” and November 4 for “Hairspray.”
Applications can be sent to SAAC at 110 East 5th Street, El Dorado, AR 71730, ATTN: Executive Director, or emailed to Laura Allen at laura@saac-arts.org. For more information, contact the SAAC office at 870-862-5474.