Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once said, "Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation." You've spent years preparing, now you just have to find your opportunity. Let Playbill help.
When job hunting in the theatre industry, or when looking for the perfect employee to complete your team, your search should start with Playbill. Our Jobs Listing pages are Broadway's no. 1 go-to employment site and consistently one of Playbill.com's most trafficked pages.
From professional internships to acting audition notices to administrative and technical stage employment, Playbill.com receives hundreds of listings each month from employers. And each month, we'll be highlighting just a few of the hottest opportunities available in our online classifieds. Read on for just a glimpse of what the Playbill Jobs Listings page has to offer. And if you're on the hunt, check Playbill.com/jobs daily for new posts!
Administrative Jobs
Prospect Theater Company, a 25-year old NYC non-profit that specializes in the development and production of new musical theatre, is looking at prospective associate producers. This is a full-time, salaried position in arts administration—based in New York City! Learn more about the position and apply here.
Barrington Stage, the Berkshire's premiere stock theatre, is also seeking an associate producer for this summer's season to assist in the day-to-day operations and producing of shows. The contract runs late May through late August and housing is included. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Chicago Shakespeare Company seeks a Tessitura administrator, a new position in the company, who will oversee the optimization and maintenance of the CRM software. This full-time, salaried position requires database management experience and intermediate to advanced SQL programming skills. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Building for the Arts NY, Inc / Theatre Row is looking for a full-time box office coordinator. Located on 42nd Street in New York City's theatre district, the arts venue houses several performance spaces with ticketing services managed from a central onsite box office and via phone. The coordinator will serve as the main point of contact and manage a team of associates. Learn more about the position and apply here.
The immersive nightlife venue The Stranger seeks a full-time human resources director for the midtown club. This salaried position will oversee the work of creating an equitable, safe, and enjoyable environment for all staff and performers. The HR director will work closely with the general manager and operations manager to design and implement all workplace policies and practices. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Technical Jobs
Bucks County Playhouse is seeking a wig and wardrobe supervisor to join their team. This is a year-round, full-time salaried position in New Hope, Pennsylvania at one of the area's leading regional theatres. The supervisor maintains the costume shop and inventory and oversees costume maintenance for all productions. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine is looking for a head electrician for its 2024 season and arts academy productions. The 9-month contract runs from March through November and includes housing. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Performance Jobs
Playbill works closely with Actors Equity Association to post all EPA (equity principal audition) notices. In addition to those, theatres across the country post auditions calls, ranging from downtown NYC showcases to regional summer stocks.
Starling Shakespeare Company in Coldwater, Michigan is looking for five actors (BIPOC performers strongly encouraged to apply) for its season of Twelfth Night and Henry IV, Part 1. The contract runs June 3-September 8, and consists of six weeks of rehearsals in Ripon, WI, three weeks of touring throughout the Midwest, and a four-week residency on Mackinac Island, MI. Housing and a weekly stipend are provided. Learn more about the position and apply here.
Non-Theatrical Jobs
Looking for a survival job while auditioning for your first Broadway break? Playbill Jobs has those, too. We have many employers who advertise here because they appreciate the skill sets that theatre people bring to the table.
South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City, is looking for personable visitor experience assistants to engage with guests and introduce them to museum content. This is a temporary, part-time placement, paid hourly. Dates run March 6 to October 31. Learn more about the position and apply here.
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