The Professional Performance Prep
BURBANK, CA
04/18/2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Washington, DC
04/18/2025
San Jose Stage Company
San Jose, CA
04/18/2025
Ten Thousand Things
Minneapolis, MN
04/18/2025
The Professional Performance Prep
BURBANK, CA
04/18/2025
Academic/Instructor
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Washington, DC
04/18/2025
Technical
Shakespeare Theatre Company seeks a Costume Shop Administrator. Under the general direction of the Costume Director, the Costume Shop Administrator is responsible for facilitating workflow through the Costume Shop, assisting with budgeting, prioritization of projects, assignments and division of available work force, staff scheduling, and completion of assigned projects. Responsible for sourcing, maintaining and restocking inventory, keeping current labor and material budgets, tracking and recording all credit card receipts and petty cash, submitting check requests and purchase orders, facilitating costume rentals, as well as equipment and costume facility maintenance. This position works with the Costume Director, Resident Design Assistant, Draper, and Wardrobe Supervisors to coordinate and support needs during planning, pre-production, production, technical rehearsals, and preview weeks. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and an hourly rate of $26.14.
The prime candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Theatrical Costume Design/Technology or Fashion OR 3-5 years professional experience as a stitcher, first hand or wardrobe supervisor. Preferred candidates will have an MFA in Costume Design/Technology OR 4-7 years professional experience as a stitcher, first hand or draper. Additional required management experience of 1-3 years with proven skills in the following: strong administration, organizing, and planning skills; able to interact effectively and communicate with a wide range of personalities and working styles, proven ability to manage staff; demonstrated ability to manage budgets, petty cash, and vendor payments; and proven ability to work with a wide range of designers and performers productively and effectively. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between STC and IATSE Local 22.
Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist organization that better reflects the community where we reside and work. To learn more about our on-going efforts and to read our Anti-Racist Action Plan, please visit https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/equity-diversity-inclusion/. If you are interested in this position, please apply on our website at http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/careers-and-casting/jobs/, or you may send a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected].
San Jose Stage Company
San Jose, CA
04/18/2025
Technical
Notice: Stage Manager
CONTRACT
Bay Area Theatre
$721 weekly minimum (Tier 3) - Stage manager
$658 weekly minimum (Tier 3) - Assistant stage manager
SEEKING
All Equity stage managerial positions for SWEET CHARITY have been filled.
Please submit for future consideration.
Local Bay Area stage managers are encouraged to submit.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your cover letter and resume for future consideration to Randall King, Artistic Director at: https://zfrmz.com/EusQz5N6HPyZ... .
Deadline: 05/01/2025
SUBMIT TO
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PERSONNEL
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Artistic Director: Randall King
Executive Director: Cathleen King
Choreographer: Leslie Waggoner
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: 05/06/25
1st Preview: 06/04/25
Opening: 06/07/25
Closing: 06/29/25
*Possible 2 week extension
OTHER
Equity’s 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.
Ten Thousand Things
Minneapolis, MN
04/18/2025
Performer
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, April 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 2:30PM - 3:00PM
AND
Monday, April 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (C)
APPOINTMENTS
Please sign up for a 5-minute in-person audition slot here https://calendly.com/caitlin-t...
Audition form to fill out prior to arrival or for a virtual submission. Includes headshot and resume upload: https://docs.google.com/forms/...
CONTRACT
SPT
$789 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Ten Thousand Things 2025-2026 Season (see breakdown).
We would be delighted for actors of all abilities, disabilities, ethnicities, cultures, and gender identities to audition with particular encouragement to global majority and gender-expansive artists. TTT employs diverse, inclusive, and gender imaginative casting for all roles as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. The genders of the characters and the genders of the artist do not need to match, though for story-telling, the gender of the characters may need to be explicitly legible to the audience.
PREPARATION
Required: Verse monologue, no more than two minutes. Additional if actor desires: we would be happy to also hear a contemporary monologue and/or short song of your choice, a cappella or self-accompanied, as long as it fits within the five minutes. *No accompanist is on site. A capella singing reflects the minimal instrumentation used under performance conditions.
LOCATION
Bottling House Theater
79 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413-1070
Free parking in the lot west of the building. Studio on 2nd floor; elevator accessible.
PERSONNEL
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Caitlin Lowans, Artistic Director, director of Two Gents and Most Happy Fella
Anna Schloerb, Interim Production Manager, Ten Thousand Things
Joy Dolo, director Men on Boats
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition video submissions will be accepted. To submit a virtual submission please fill out the form at the following link: Audition form to fill out prior to arrival or for a virtual submission. Includes headshot and resume upload: https://docs.google.com/forms/...
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s 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
TEN THOUSAND THINGS 2025 - 2026 SEASON
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
by William Shakespeare
First rehearsal, Monday, August 25, 2025
First community performance: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
First public performance: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Closing: Sunday, November 2, 2025
NOTE: This production plays with the ending to achieve a celebration of friendship and the power of admitting when you've changed. Actors with experience in heightened text, physical comedy, rapid and magical switching of characters, and general silliness are encouraged to audition.
SEEKING:
Julia/ Sir Thurio/ Outlaw (F, 20s-40s): strong-willed, adventurous. In love with the idea of love.
Silvia/ Sir Thurio/ Panthino/Outlaw (F, 20s-40s): is her own north star.
Valentine/ Sir Eglamour (M, 20s-40s): Eager to see the world. Changes his mind but admits when he's wrong.
Proteus/Outlaw (M, 20s-40s): Clever, Always tries to get what he wants. Loves his friend but only to a point. Will sing a love song.
Duke/ Lucetta/ Speed/ Launce/ Host/ Outlaw/ Sir Thurio (any gender, any age) Doubles two clowns, two fathers, a maid, a pompous suitor, and others. Ideally a fantastic physical comedian who loves to utilize voice and physicality to create razor-sharply delineated characters.
MEN ON BOATS
by Jacklyn Backhaus
First rehearsal Monday, January 5, 2026
First community performance: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
First public performance: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Closing: Sunday, March 15, 2026
NOTE: While all named characters historically were cis men, the theatre's artistic vision for this production is a re-imagining of MEN ON BOATS that looks to explore and explode ideas of masculinity. Women, non-binary/gender expansive, and Native actors are encouraged to audition for all roles.
SEEKING:
John Wesley Powell – one-armed leader of the expedition
William Dunn – hunter and trapper
John Colton Sumner – former soldier, current explorer
Old Shady – Powell’s older brother, Civil War veteran
Bradley – lieutenant, spilling over with youthful energy
O.G. Howland / Tsauwiat – printer and hunter / a Ute leader
Seneca Howland / The Bishop – O.G.’s quiet little brother / married to Tsauwiat
Frank Goodman / Mr. Asa – British, so excited / a desert settler
Hall – mapmaker, old soul
Hawkins – the cook
MOST HAPPY FELLA
by Frank Loesser (musical)
First Rehearsal, Monday, March 30, 2026
First community performance: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
First public performance: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Closing: Sunday, June 7, 2026
SEEKING:
Tony: (M, 55-70s) A grape farmer who immigrated to the US. Warm and genuine but also insecure at times.
Rosabella (F, late 20s-30s) Lost in love and work, she needs to experience and explore her dreams
Cleo & others (F, late 20s-40s) Nonplussed, self-confident, funny. A true friend with a strong personality and a clever mind.
Joe & others (M, late 20s-30s) foreman of the vineyard. Unable to settle down. Hardworking. Avoids hard conversation
Marie & others (F, 40s-50s) Tony's strong-willed younger sister who will fight to protect her brother at all costs.
Herman & others (M, 30s-40s) Likable happy-go-lucky ranch hand. He is easy-going, the "good guy," and not easily rattled.
TRACK #7 (M, 20s-50s) Possesses strong musical abilities and able to take on many different physical and vocal characters