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Opera House Players
Director Pitch Submission
2025/2026 Season

Opera House Players is planning our 2025/2026 season and is seeking submissions for show pitches from directors. Whether you have directed for OHP in the past or are interested in doing so for the first time, we welcome you to submit a pitch to us no later than January 14th, using the form below.

Our typical season features 4 mainstage musical theater productions in November, February, May, and August, with our August show specifically designated for young adult performers (entering high school through age 22). We are looking to build a balanced season of musicals that appeal to our audiences, engage a diverse range of local actors, and balance each other across a range of theme, tone, and appeal: comedy, drama, familiar favorites, and newer works.

With those criteria in mind, each year, our Artistic Committee develops a list of potential show selections for the season, and asks our Membership to rank their favorite selections, ultimately arriving at a “Top 10” list. While we certainly welcome potential directors to pitch shows on this list, you are also encouraged to pitch other shows as well, if you believe that they would be a good fit with some of the others provided.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to:
execprod@operahouseplayers.org

We will inform all applicants of the status of their applications by February 1, 2025, and expect to announce our season to the public in the March timeframe.

We are excited to see your ideas!

 
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Opera House Players Welcomes
New Executive Director
David McCarthy

PRESS RELEASE
MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2024

[Enfield, CT - Dec. 16, 2024] The Opera House Players (OHP), a cornerstone of the region’s arts community, is thrilled to announce the appointment of David McCarthy as its new Executive Director.

“The Governance Committee vetted some extremely talented individuals and conducted interviews over the past couple of months,” states President Maya Nicole Matthews. “David stood out among the applicants due to his track record for organizational support and expansion.”

A native Nutmegger and dynamic leader with a passion for the arts, McCarthy brings a wealth of experience and creative vision to the nonprofit organization as it continues its legacy of delivering exceptional musical theater and transitions into its next phase of growth. With boundless enthusiasm, expertise, and a passion for the arts, he aims to deepen community connections and inspire a shared love for community theater.

“Community theater is exciting,” he exclaimed. “I’m honored to join such a beloved institution and look forward to collaborating with the talented Board, team of artists, volunteers, and supporters,” McCarthy said. “Together, we’ll continue to build a vibrant and inclusive arts community.”

New to the Enfield area, David is a compassionate and expressive storyteller himself, through photography, film, poetry, and paint. He is excited to strengthen OHP’s connections with the community and lead the nonprofit through its next chapter.

“Listening is key," he said. "I'm new to the community and excited to connect with folks, listen to their perspectives, strengthen existing ties and build new, strong and meaningful relationships,” he added.

David McCarthy is well-known for his nonprofit leadership, dedication to fostering creative collaboration and engaging diverse audiences. With a background in strategic communication, fundraising and development, and community organizing, McCarthy has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enriching communities through the arts. David earned his Master of Environmental Management Degree from the Yale School of the Environment. His graduate work concentrated on forestry, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and policy, as well as the practice of values-based communication and resilience.

“We are excited to see where David takes the position,” Matthews says. “After our initial onboarding phase, the sky is really the limit in regard to committee evolution, events, and program expansion.”

As Executive Director, McCarthy will oversee the organization’s strategic initiatives, fundraising and development, and community outreach. He aims to expand the Opera House Players’ reach, create meaningful partnerships, and bring fresh perspectives to its acclaimed reputation and performances.

Opera House Players will be inviting the public to meet David McCarthy at a Sunday performance of A Chorus Line at the Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple St.