Director Information for Play Submission

BCT is a 100% volunteer-operated community theatre, and we welcome directors who are interested in bringing compelling plays and musicals to our stage. Whether you are a seasoned director or are interested in directing at BCT for the first time, we invite you to explore our selection process and submit a production for consideration.

If you have questions about the process, please contact the BCT Play Selection Committee Chair.

All play submission materials to be considered for the 2027-2028 season are due by October 10th, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Prospective directors may submit up to three plays and/or musicals for consideration. Please read through this information before applying.

To submit a production for consideration, complete the Play Submittal Form and provide the required materials.

Director Information

Please complete the following forms:

Director Information: Please complete once per season.
Play Submission: Please complete one submission per play/musical you are submitting.

Please note: If you have not directed at BCT before, you will also need to complete a New Director form.

PDF or hard copies of these forms can be obtained in the following ways:

Complete the forms online through the links above.
Download a PDF copy of the file.
Email the Committee Chair
Pick up hard copies from the BCT office at 599 Lebo Blvd. Please note that office hours are limited. Make arrangements by leaving a message at 360-373-5152 or by email.

Script Submission

In addition to the forms, you must also submit a copy of the script. All scripts must be submitted at the prospective director's own expense. Scripts will be returned after the selection process is completed. If you have any questions about this, please contact the Chair of the Committee directly.

If you are submitting a musical, please include a copy of the libretto and recordings of the music (MP3s, YouTube videos, CDs, or tapes). If you are unable to provide the full libretto or recording at the time of submission, please include a note as to when it will be made available.

Materials may be dropped off or mailed to:

Bremerton Community Theatre
Attn: Play Selection Committee
599 Lebo Boulevard
Bremerton, WA 98310

Any play submission materials dropped off at BCT should be in a sealed 8 ½ X 11 envelope and clearly labeled "BCT Play Selection Committee."

Submission materials may also be emailed directly to the Play Selection Committee Chair

Please remember to include:

One completed Director Information Form
Up to 3 completed Play Submittal Forms
One copy of each script (PDF preferred)
One copy of each libretto (if submitting a musical)
MP3s, YouTube videos, CDs, tapes, etc. (if submitting a musical)

You will be notified about BCT's decision regarding your play or musical once licensing availability has been confirmed and the season approved by the Board of Trustees.

HOW PLAYS ARE SELECTED

Selection Committee

The Play Selection Committee consists of:

Committee Chair - The Chair of the Play Selection Committee also serves as Vice President on the BCT Board of Trustees.
Committee Members - Committee members will be chosen to represent a broad range of theatre experience, interests, and tastes. Committee members may not be members of the BCT Board of Trustees.

Selection Process

The Play Selection Committee will make its decision regarding submissions based in part on the following criteria:

Director's Prior Experience in Theatre
Like most community theatres, BCT is funded primarily by ticket sales. Every play that BCT produces is a financial risk. Thus, we must take into consideration a potential director's previous production experience, such as directing, assistant directing and stage-managing. If you are new director, please see the "New Director Guidelines" section for further instruction.

Director's People Skills
BCT is a 100% volunteer-operated organization. People volunteer to participate in BCT productions because they love theatre, and because it is fun. No matter how brilliant your vision, your ability to work well with people will determine whether those volunteers return to BCT in the future.

Play Submission Packet
The Play Submittal Form is your chance to "sell" your play to BCT. The level of preparation, organization, and thought that goes into the assembly of your Play Submission Packet could also be seen as indicative of how you might run a production.

Appeal of a Play/Musical to an Audience
Given that the sustainability of BCT depends almost entirely on ticket sales, the marketability of your play/ musical is crucial. If your play/musical is not especially well known, or it is not written by a wellknown author, you might strengthen your submission by discussing what aspects of the play could be emphasized with publicity to "hook" an audience.

Balance of Material and Roles
BCT strives to offer a variety of comedy, drama, and musicals during any given season. Furthermore, we try to balance the number of male and female roles. To increase your chances of getting a play/ musical to direct, consider submitting both a comedy and a drama, or if you submit a play that has mostly male roles, consider also submitting a play with mostly female roles.

Ability of BCT to Produce the Play/Musical
Across seasons, BCT's financial situation and available resources vary. Please feel free to talk with the Selection Committee Chair about what the organization can realistically produce.

The Play Selection Committee will read the submissions and generate a packet of suggested plays/musicals for the upcoming season. The list will be submitted to the BCT Board of Trustees for approval. The packet will include the following information:

Submitted Director Information Form
Submitted Play Submission Form
Brief explanation of why the submission is a good candidate for the upcoming season

The BCT Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting for play/musical selection once all board members have had an opportunity to read the plays/musicals in consideration.

This meeting may be a special meeting which will include only the topic of play selection or may occur as part of a regularly scheduled Board meeting.
If a board member has not read a play, they will not be allowed to vote.
The Selection Committee will be invited to a future Board meeting to answer questions and comment as necessary on the plays if needed.
If the Board rejects a Committee recommendation, the Committee will nominate an alternate choice for that slot if one has not already been submitted therefore we encourage the Play Selection Committee to submit "A" and "B" choices for plays and musicals.
The Committee will actively negotiate with the Board and every effort will be made to achieve a mutually agreed consensus, though the ultimate decision rests with the Board.

After the Board of Trustees decision, the Play Selection Committee chairperson will contact all directors who submitted plays regarding the final decisions, pending confirmation that the play/musical is available for licensing.