McCarter Theatre Center
Princeton, NJ
04/29/2025
Various Producers | ,
Milwaukee, WI
04/29/2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
04/29/2025
Playwrights Horizons
New York, NY
04/29/2025
McCarter Theatre Center
Princeton, NJ
04/29/2025
Technical
DEPARTMENT: Production / Stage Operations
REPORTS TO: Head Electrician
PAY: $28/hr; Seasonal, Full-time; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holiday time; paid parental leave; flexible spending and health savings accounts; employer-sponsored life, supplemental, long-term and short-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, access to free parking, and various other perks.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position reporting to our production office located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ with a schedule largely based on the performance calendar and other departmental needs. This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled in advance.
START DATE: This position is preferred to start on or around August 4th, 2025.
POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
McCarter Theatre Center is seeking an Electrician to work under the direction of the Head Electrician and Stage Supervisor to maintain and operate lighting systems and equipment across our theaters, rehearsal spaces, and public areas. As one of two on-staff electricians, this is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the behind-the-scenes work that makes every performance possible. Join the team that helps bring McCarter鈥檚 productions to life; we鈥檇 love to hear from you!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
路 Assist in the load-in, focus, and programming of the lights for mainstage productions.
路 As assigned by the Head Electrician and/or Stage Supervisor:
o Implement the lighting for presented performances, serving as house lighting director for some presented events.
o Receive light plots and designs for Princeton University productions and implement the design to designer鈥檚 specifications.
o Oversee the load-in, focus, and programming of the lights for all Princeton University productions in the Berlind Theatre.
路 Organize and maintain the electrics department storage rooms.
路 Work load-in, strike, and run crew for produced and presented shows as scheduled.
路 Assist the Head Electrician in completing any other electrics department tasks.
路 Assist on other Stage Operations projects as time permits.
路 Stay informed of and prioritize health and safety issues regarding materials, equipment, and working environment.
路 Engage in the ongoing work of fostering an equitable and inclusive environment at McCarter. Actively seek ways to improve work practices to ensure greater accessibility, representation, and belonging for all, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of 鈥渏ustice and joy, beauty and belonging.鈥�
QUALIFICATIONS
路 Skilled at programming electronic theatre controls (ETC) lighting consoles.
路 Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Vector Works, and LightWright.
路 Strong knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment, including both moving fixtures and LED fixtures.
路 Ability to read and understand technical ground plans, sections, lighting, and sound plots.
路 Ability to maintain safe work practices in physically challenging environments, including heights and confined spaces.
路 Ability to regularly lift and move heavy materials as part of daily responsibilities.
路 A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work harmoniously with individuals from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and work styles, always approaching challenges with optimism, civility, and a solutions-oriented approach.
路 Final candidates must successfully complete a background screening with motor vehicle record check.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
路 Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff. We seek individuals who share our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
路 Work will primarily be completed in our theaters and production office spaces located at 91 University Place, subject to HVAC cooling and heating.
路 This position entails extended periods of standing and sitting, manual dexterity for operating equipment and the ability to read and interpret documents, while requiring lifting, pushing and carrying objects up to 70 pounds, repeatedly, either alone or with a partner; engaging in repetitive tasks, walking, bending and reaching within various work environments, including stairs and climbing and working on ladders up to 35 feet. Employees should be comfortable with these physical demands and able to maintain productivity and focus throughout the workday.
路 Ability to work in various levels and colors of lighting and brightness/visibility, as well as exposure to dust and theatrical haze or fog.
路 Potential for moderate to high noise environments depending on production and performance elements; ability to hear and speak clearly in areas with significant background noise.
路 Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
路 Employees may be asked to occasionally use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of McCarter.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
McCarter is one of the country's flagship theatres, a vibrant center for community and for the performing arts, and a key cultural anchor for Central New Jersey. Located on the campus of Princeton University and incorporated as an independent, charitable nonprofit, the company is a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub of arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages.
A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter鈥檚 legacy of artistic excellence traces back to the theatre鈥檚 first performances in 1930. A home for new play development and world premieres, the company has launched numerous works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances reaching millions of audience members around the world.
Among the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company鈥檚 work every year, more than 7,500 are students taking part in McCarter鈥檚 robust arts-in-education offerings. The company offers more than 20 annual in-school residencies in classrooms in Princeton and Trenton, hosts schools from throughout the region for student matinee performances, and offers need-based scholarships to every one of its dozens of educational after-school and summer programs each year. Co-led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller, McCarter leads with values of 鈥渏ustice and joy, and beauty in belonging,鈥� creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.
TO APPLY
. While resumes and cover letters are optional, we welcome any additional context you would like to share about your experience and interest in this role. We look forward to learning more about you!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. As such, McCarter seeks team members who: contribute to a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to support an expansive artistic vision; are committed to engaging in ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work collectively and individually; value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and an openness to continuous personal and professional growth.
We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all the qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don鈥檛 hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship. We also encourage candidates who do not live within commuting distance to apply; We are eager to tell you about the area, which includes many vibrant communities and towns outside of Princeton.
McCarter Theatre Center is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process for individuals with disabilities if needed and requested. To request disability accommodation, please contact (609) 258-6500 and connect with Human Resources or email [email protected].
Various Producers | ,
Milwaukee, WI
04/29/2025
Performer
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, May 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
And
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment please go to: . Final day to sign up for a May 12th audition slot is Sunday May 11th, 2025. If time slots are filled, you may attend day-of via a wait list sign up.
CONTRACT
SPT
$605 weekly minimum (SPT 6) - Renaissance TheaterWorks
$800 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Next Act Theatre
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Renaissance TheaterWorks and Next Act Theatre's 2025-26 Seasons (See breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare two, 90-second contrasting monologues. For example, one 90-second comedic and one 90-second dramatic. There will be no accompanist present. Also, please bring TWO (2) printed, single page resumes with a printed headshot four-corner stapled to the back of the resume. Please bring proof of equity membership (i.e. your member card).
LOCATION
Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
A yellow building with the company logos painted on the front. Located in the Walker's Point Neighborhood, just a few blocks south of downtown. Building is only one floor.
Rehearsal Hall, indoors. Street Parking only.
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Suzan Fete: Artistic Director, Renaissance
Theaterworks, Director - BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Jayne Pink: Artistic Associate, Renaissance Theatreworks
Cody Estle: Artistic Director, Next Act Theater,
Director - SWING STATE
Caroline Norton: Administrative and Artistic
Manager, Next Act Theatre
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.
OTHER
rtwmke.org
nextact.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of
inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Renaissance TheaterWorks and Next Act Theatre 2025-26 Seasons
About the Companies: Both companies are SPT theaters. NAT produces four productions per season, September - May. RTW produces three productions per season, October-April. Both companies produce modern drama/comedy. Both companies have been producing for 30+ years and are dedicated to hiring regionally (central) based artists.
Renaissance TheaterWorks 2025-26 Season RTW produces three (3) productions per season. Each production has three weeks of rehearsal, followed by four days of tech, and four weeks of performances totaling 7 weeks of employment and 20 performances.
SWITZERLAND
First Rehearsal: Sept 23, 2025
Opening: Oct 17, 2025
Closing: Nov 9, 2025
SEEKING:
Patricia Highsmith - PRECAST. an older woman, distinct vestiges of beauty
Edward - PRECAST. twenties, handsome, sexually ambiguous
CARDBOARD PIANO
First Rehearsal: Dec 16, 2025
Opening: Jan 9, 2026
Closing: Feb 1, 2026
SEEKING:
Chirs - PRECAST. 16 & 30, a child in love/a visitor
Adiel - PRECAST. 16 & 29, a child in love/a pastor's wife. Adiel from part 1
Pika - PRECAST. 13 a child soldier/Francis - 22 a local kid, Pika from part 1
Soldier / Paul - PRECAST. 27 a pastor, Soldier from part 1
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
First Rehearsal: Feb 24, 2026
Opening: March 20, 2026
Closing: April 12, 2026
SEEKING:
Corie Bratter - PRECAST. 20s, F
Telephone Repair Man - PRECAST. any age, M
Delivery Man - PRECAST. any age, M
Paul Bratter - PRECAST. 20s, M
Mother - PRECAST. 40-60s, F
Paul Velasco - PRECAST. 40-60s, M
Next Act Theatre 2025-26 Season
NAT produces four (4) productions per season, plus a staged reading. Each production has three weeks of rehearsal, followed by five days of tech, and four weeks of performances totalling 7 weeks of employment and 21 performances.
SANCTUARY CITY
First Rehearsal: Aug. 18, 2025
Opening: Sept. 12, 2025
Closing: Oct. 5, 2025
G and B were born in other countries and brough to America young. Henry is first generation. Born in America of immigrant parents. All have American mouths. All raised working class.
SEEKING: FULLY CAST
G: CAST. age 17-21 female
B: CAST. age 17-21 male
Henry: CAST. older, male
BOSWELL
First Rehearsal: Oct. 28, 2025
Opening: Nov. 21, 2025
Closing: Dec. 14, 2025
SEEKING: FULLY CAST (6 actors will play all the roles)
Joan: CAST. Graduate student of English literature, in her 20s to 30s, from Chicago. 1950s
James Boswell: CAST. Scottish gentleman searching for identity. 1760s-1770s
Father: CAST. Scottish barrister, Lord of Auchinleck, father of Boswell. 1760s
Oliver Goldsmith: CAST. Anglo-Irish playwright/novelist. 1760s
Joshua Reynolds: CAST. Famous English portrait painter. 1760s
David Garrick: CAST. Famous English Shakespearean actor. 1760s
Serving Woman: CAST. Works at The Cheese in London. 1760s
Mrs. Thrale: CAST. Englishwoman of letters and a friend of Johnson. 1760s
Samuel Johnson: CAST. A world-famous lexicographer/poet/essayist in his 60s to 70s. 1760s-1770s
Taxi Driver: CAST. Scotland. 1950s
David Hume: CAST. Scottish Enlightenment writer. 1760s
Margaret Boswell: CAST. Boswell's Wife. 1760s
Gardyloo Woman: CAST. Edinburg. 1770s
Professor: CAST. Joan's American academic boss. 1950s
Louisa: CAST. Attractive English Actress. 1760s
Hebrides Tavern Woman: CAST. Speaks only Scottish Gaelic. 1770s
The Lady: CAST. Scottish widow. 1950s
Doctor: CAST. London. 1760s
TRAYF (Staged Reading)
Rehearsals: December 14th and 15th, 2025
Performance: December 15th, 2025
SEEKING:
Zalmy: 18 Chasidic Jew. Brave and curious. Best friends with Shmuel
Shmuel: 18. Chasidic Jew. The orthodox version of a lovable band geek
Jonathan: 20s. A potential convert. A former bad-boy musician
Leah: 20s. Secular Jew living in Manhattan
SWING STATE
First Rehearsal: Jan. 20, 2026
Opening: Feb. 13, 2026
Closing: Mar 8, 2026
SEEKING: FULLY CAST
Peg Smith: CAST. 65
Ryan Severson: CAST. 26
Sheriff Kris Callahan Wisnefski: CAST. 50s
Deputy Dani Wisnefski: CAST. 27
DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS
First Rehearsal: March 31, 2026
Opening: April 24, 2026
Closing: May 17, 2026
SEEKING:
Margaret: CAST. Retired violin virtuoso
Davd: Margaret's husband
Helen: A young reporter
Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
04/29/2025
Technical
Notice: Stage Manager
CONTRACT
TYA
$615 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity stage managers for the TYA 2025-2026 production of SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET.
As theater-makers, we are charged with engaging honestly and deeply in conversations about our humanity, and our inhumanity.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to welcoming artists, audience members, and staff of broadly diverse and intersectional identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, ability, faith/belief tradition, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, and nationality. Acknowledging the entrenched structural inequities around race in the American theater, we are especially focused on addressing equity and inclusion for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals within our IDEA efforts.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit resume for consideration.
Deadline: 05/15/2025
SUBMIT TO
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Attn: Production Office
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director/Director: Edward Hall
Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor
OTHER DATES
CONTRACT BEGINS: 1/05/2026
FIRST PREVIEW: 1/27/2026
OPENS: 1/31/2026
CLOSES: 2/28/2026
OTHER
Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of
inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Playwrights Horizons
New York, NY
04/29/2025
Technical
Organizational Summary:
The Playwrights Horizons Theater School (PHTS) has provided thousands of theater students with intensive theater training through a four-year program that emphasizes professional development and interdisciplinary theater making. The curriculum provides courses in acting, directing, playwriting, design, movement, and voice and speech to nearly 200 students each year.
Playwrights Horizons is a writer鈥檚 theater committed to the advancement of bold and visionary contemporary playwrights, through the development and production of daring new work and the education of future theatermakers.
Reports to:
Director, Playwrights Horizons Theater School
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor (PS) is a full-time faculty role with substantial administrative responsibilities supporting anywhere from 20-30 small-scale student productions per semester in a festival setting. Serving as a liaison between production staff and students who are leading projects with their peers, the PS facilitates clear communication about technical production plans and guides students through navigating leadership as it pertains to design and technical production. This position comes with a 5 day a week in-office commitment during the school year which may flex to include nights and weekends as needed during production.
Responsibilities:
Teaching
Oversee and develop technical production curriculum in collaboration with the Director
Co-teach the Project Design class with the advanced training design faculty as determined by the Director
Collect and grade student project plans submission
Teach the design half of the Transfer Intensives course
Teach technical production workshops across the studio as needed such as ladder safety and ground plan fundamentals
Teach students safety best practices and basic technical skills as needed, especially during the technical rehearsal process
Attend staff, faculty, Project Track, and design area meetings
Hold regular office hours
Conduct regular plan review meetings with individual student project leaders
Develop relationships with both the Tisch Dept. of Drama Production Resource Office (PRO) and Playwrights Horizons Production Uptown (PH)
Support students in developing problem-solving skills including interpersonal conflict management
Oversee production programming in collaboration with PH such as student tech observerships
View a sampling of student productions regularly
Participate in the planning and execution of school events such as First and Final Friday, orientation, and curricular info sessions as needed
Stay current with professional training and development within both technical production and academic skills such as classroom management, conflict resolution, anti-racism, consent practices, etc.
Facilitate conflict resolution processes as needed
Maintain mental health first aid certification
Maintain a professional practice within the field
Technical
Serve as a technical adviser for student projects and productions
Partner with the Lead Technical Supervisor on tracking student production needs and determining the necessary technical support
Coordinate student inventory requests
Serve as a liaison between the Lead Technical Supervisor, PRO, faculty, and students
Create and maintain documentation regarding student production processes and resources
Meet weekly with the Lead Technical Supervisor and Manager of Student Productions
Support the load in and technical rehearsals of student productions as needed
Coordinate the strike of student productions with Lead Technical Supervisor and Technical Supervisors
Assist in ensuring that students conduct their technical production work safely
Coordinate first year student crew assignments for all student productions, including the Mainstage
Coordinate the fulfillment of classroom production requests in collaboration with the Manager of Academic Affairs and Lead Technical Supervisor
Maintain fire guard certification
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience working in technical theater in a range of production scales
Able to work in person, must be available to work nights and weekends during production weeks including load in and load out
Able to pass a background check
Teaching or mentorship experience
Experience teaching and working in an undergraduate learning environment preferred
Experience working as a designer and/or director a plus
A thorough knowledge of theatrical production materials, tools, and equipment
Strong understanding of all aspects of technical theater including: lighting, sound, and projections. A working knowledge of carpentry is a plus.
A working understanding of design principles and process including best practices regarding the director, designer, and technician relationships
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Facilitation and conflict resolution skills, a plus.
Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and perform manual labor as needed
Ability to read and produce technical drawings in Vectorworks
High professional standards with acute attention to detail
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: $60,000 per year
Playwrights Horizons offers a comprehensive benefits package including 10 days (two weeks) of vacation, four personal days, and 10 sick days. Employees have access to individual medical, dental, and vision coverage, with various plan options available through Oxford Health Plans. Playwrights Horizons partially subsidizes health and dental insurance and provides vision insurance at no charge to employees. Our benefits package further includes life insurance policy, a 403b retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. Other perks include a health reimbursement account, Transitchek for transportation expenses, and complimentary and staff-rate tickets to our productions.
Values Statement:
Playwrights Horizons is committed to building a more just future for everyone -- particularly those from historically oppressed communities, by employing a broad spectrum of voices that will enrich the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights Horizons is an equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to uprooting all systems of oppression by demonstrative equitable and inclusive practices.
The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities.
The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are accessible and ADA compliant.
To Apply:
We are accepting applications for this position until Wednesday, May 28th. Please submit your application materials to our portal . No phone calls please.
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