Currently accepting pitches for 2027 Summer Show!

Expectations of Pitches

Successful pitches for Summer 2027 will meet the following expectations:

• Be presented by the proposed Director (or in partnership with). Directors must be youth under the age of 30.

• Have a clear creative vision.

• Have realistic budget expectations.

• Have a cast size between 12 - 24.

• Have roles for a wide range of ages (30 and under).

Expectations of Project Leaders

As a Director/Project Leader, you are a representative of Blue Canoe and its values. As such, there are specific expectations and requirements of a Director/Project Leader:

• To uphold the Blue Canoe mission statement throughout the entire process: creating process-driven opportunities for youth to learn transferable skills, and build community through our open-access programming.

• To uphold the Blue Canoe values: Creativity, Inclusivity, Kindness, Respect, Courage.

• To lead and collaborate with show team and company team members to  to create and execute a wholistic creative vision for the show. Including: providing input on Production team hiring and casting; planning & leading rehearsals in collaboration with other rehearsal team leaders; providing input/feedback on designs; to maintain order within the Blue Canoe studio spaces.

Prior Theatre Leadership roles (i.e. Directing, Assistant Directing, Stage Management, Production Management, etc) are considered an asset.

Please note: Pitches for original works and concert directors will open in September 2026.