HILLSDALE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY THEATRE

The Sauk is seeking directors for our 2024 SAUK SHORTS. We are seeking directors for the following short plays:

​Bittersweet Lullaby
Book by Will Lacker, Music and Lyrics by Dylan Glatthorn
Two struggling songwriters live in the same apartment decades apart. In one magical night, their voices connect through time and they begin a collaboration that leaves them forever changed. 1 man, 1 woman.


Gimme Shelter

By Robert Weibezahl
A septuagenarian with an unconventional past and a twenty-something with an uncertain future have a brief encounter at the bus stop in a retirement village and forge a highly unexpected connection. 1 man, 1 woman. 


Sandbox
By Scott Mullen
Claire has a noisy child. Claire's child is NOT allowed in the "quiet sandbox." When Claire finds a bunch of adults in the "quiet sandbox," she challenges them, only to be surprised at their response. 1 man, 3 women. 


The Empty Stage
By Bruce Crews (of Jackson)
The Empty Stage explores the power and possibilities inherent in an empty stage. Creativity, relationships, and endless possibilities unite to make all things possible. 1 actor - any gender.


The Feast of Asses
By G.M. (Bud) Thompson (of Grand Rapids)
What happens in Vegas… The story of a couple, who never intended to be a couple, but end up bound together. They are sure it is a mistake. Maybe it is. Maybe it’s not. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 actor - any gender.


The Reception
By Sarah Gray (of Jonesville)
Your wedding is the most wonderful day of your life! But what do your guests think? 5 men, 3 women.


The Selfie
By Scott Mullen
Mandy is confused when Warren asks her to take a selfie with him outside the school dance, but it turns out he has his reasons. 1 man, 1 woman - both teens.


Two Detectives Walk Into a Bar
By Jacob Weldon (of Jackson)
Two detectives are individually searching for a criminal, and then mistake each other for the criminal in question. Two Detectives Walk Into A Bar is a parody of the detective noir style. 3 men. 


Those interested in directing may request a PDF copy of up to three scripts by e-mailing Executive Director Trinity Bird at saukshorts@gmail.com. The PDF's will be sent with a list of questions that must be answered and submitted to the same e-mail by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20. 


Please address any questions to Bird via e-mail at saukshorts@gmail.com.