Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Waterford, CT
US

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The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

The O’Neill is currently seeking enthusiastic emerging professionals across multiple departments for the 2026 Summer Season. Summer staff make a season of developing new plays, musicals, cabaret acts, and puppet theater possible—with intensive experience, full integration with O'Neill professional staff, and participation in all the activities of an O’Neill Summer.

From its campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O’Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O’Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. Learn more about the O'Neill's Mission & Values by visiting our website.

Production Positions Available

Assistant Production Manager

Reports to: Production Manager
Department: Production
Compensation: $5,750 stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August

Duties will include:

-Work directly with the Production Manager to assist in managing the production department and serve as a liaison between O’Neill staff, creative teams, and production

-Assist with the load-in and load-out of the summer season, including setup and strike of all workspaces and storage of items for the off-season

-Support lighting and audio departments when needed, including changeovers

-Upkeep of internal calendars for the Summer Conferences, National Theater Institute, and special events

-Purchase supplies, receipt input, and budget tracking for production

-Expedite and fulfill support requests from production departments and artistic staff

-Provide support in the planning, coordination, and set-up of all rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, offices, and meeting rooms

-Attend daily rehearsals as needed, acting as the liaison for the Production Department in the rehearsal room and assist the Stage Management team as needed

-Coordinate daily work schedules with Audio and Lighting Supervisors

-Work closely with House Management staff to prepare performance spaces and provide support during performances

-Support special events on campus as needed

Electrician

Reports to: Lighting Supervisor
Department: Production
Compensation: $5,500 stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August

Duties will include:

-Install and strike lighting systems in the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces

-Maintain house and rental equipment in performance spaces and in the onsite bar, Blue Gene’s Pub

-Program and operate the light board for rehearsals and performances

-Assist Lighting Supervisor in creating and maintaining all lighting department paperwork

-Support other departments as directed

Audio Assistant/Engineer (A1)

Reports to: Audio Supervisor
Department: Production
Compensation: $5500 stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August

Duties will include

-Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces

-Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub

-Help ensure the safety and functionality of the sound systems for the two outdoor and two indoor performance spaces

-Prepare soundboards and equipment for shows as well as maintain the quality of sound throughout a performance

-Check sound levels and make sure the equipment is functioning correctly, set up equipment for rehearsals and performances, run sound checks

-Act as sound engineer for rehearsals and performances and other events as assigned

-Support other departments as directed

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate is an early-career lighting, audio or production management professional that thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Candidates must be organized, flexible, responsible, possess excellent communication skills and have a keen attention to detail. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be comfortable with heights, ascending/descending ladders, and be able to work overhead for a sustained amount of time.

Due to the rigorous summer schedule, most staff members will work six days a week with a guranteed day off and the possibility of half days throughout the week.

As part of The O'Neill's ongoing commitment to developing the future leaders of the American Theater, summer staff will be offered professional development and networking opportunities, as well as work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences.

How To Apply

To apply for one or multiple positions, please visit our hiring page on our website at www.theoneill.org/work-with-us and select the position you are interested in for more information!

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in any of our open roles, we encourage you to apply.

DURATION

May 25, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

SALARY

$5,500.00 – $5,750.00 per gig

APPLY ONLINE

https://www.theoneill.org/work-with-us