ECHO PLAYERS NOW ACCEPTING PLAY SUBMISSIONS FOR 2027-28
The ECHO Players Artistic Direction Committee has made several enhancements to our play submission process to make it easier and more welcoming for directors to bring forward interesting works for consideration. We recognize that completing a full production application at the very beginning of the process can be time-consuming and, at times, arduous. Our goal is to encourage more directors to share their ideas, explore possibilities, and help us shape a vibrant, balanced, and engaging upcoming season.
Beginning in 2026, the play submission process will take place in three phases:
Phase 1: Preliminary Application
May 1 to September 1, 2026
Directors are invited to complete a simple preliminary application form that introduces both the director and the proposed play. This first step is designed to help the Artistic Direction Committee understand the work being proposed, why it may be a good fit for ECHO Players, and how it could contribute to the upcoming season.
Phase 2: Full Application
September 1 to November 1, 2026
Applicants whose preliminary submissions align with the needs and direction of the upcoming season will be invited to complete a more comprehensive application. This will include additional details such as artistic vision and approach, rights, budget considerations, technical requirements, production needs, and other planning information. ECHO’s director planning materials already emphasize early consideration of rights, budget, season fit, creative team, marketing, technical needs, and volunteer capacity as part of a successful production process.
Phase 3: ADC Interviews
Following review of the full applications, selected applicants will be invited to meet with members of the Artistic Direction Committee for an interview and further discussion.
Final decisions for the season will be announced early in the New Year.
We are excited to make this process more accessible and collaborative, and we warmly encourage directors to consider submitting plays that inspire them, challenge audiences, and contribute to the creative life of ECHO Players.
If you have any questions, please contact adc@echoplayers.ca
•President’s Message - Calling all Directors for the Board
•Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) - Coming July 15
•Looking for Play Submissions - ADC info
•ECHO Youth Theatre - Congratulations ro cast and crew “Anastasia”!
•One Act Play Festival - Update and info
•North Island Zone - Results and congrats to “Shadows”
•Interview with Mike Andrews
PHOTO: Ethan Leidl and Carys Friesen as Dmitri and Anastasia in EYT’s “Anastasia”.
26/27 SEASON:
The Last Frontier
October 8 to 25, 2026
Music by Beth Devolder
Written and directed by Michael Armstrong.
A Winter Wager
December 10 to 27, 2026
Stage adaptation by Lenora Jean
Based on Good Griselle by Jane Yolen
Directed by Ashlee Sales
The Trip to Bountiful
April 15 to May 2, 2027
Written by Horton Foote
Directed by Linda Bezooyen
Little Shop of Horrors
July 8 to 25, 2027
Music by Alan Manken
Book & lyrics by Howard Ashman
Directed by Sarah Kielly