Job Opportunities
We would like to create room for folks to grow and learn on the job while we maintain the company's forward growth. We are growing and changing our organization. We are looking for candidates who love the theater and are excited to be part of a Team. Most positions are paid hourly as employees.
Data shows that women, gender minorities and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. We would like to create room for folks to grow and learn on the job while we maintain the company's forward growth. We are growing and changing our organization. We are looking for candidates who love the theater and are excited to be part of a Team. Most positions are paid hourly as employees. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not just a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you.
Seattle Public Theater
Seasonal Theater Apprentice
This is a part time apprentice program that pays minimum wage. It is a learning opportunity and can be flexible to apprentices other commitments. We have the apprentice work on average 10-16 hours per week at Seattle minimum wage. Depending on what is happening at the theater. Here are some things the Apprentice might learn/work on during the Season.
Front of House
Performances:
- Receive training from Box Office manager to fill House Manager and Box Office
Associate positions
Open Doors: (Reception/Box Office during the day at theater)
Set up signage, give tours, sell tickets, talk about the season and theater, hand out flyers and talk to passers by.
Production Dept:
Production Assistant:
Serve as an understudy for ASM or other roles as needed
Attend rehearsals a couple times a week
Development
Meetings:
Weekly staff/board Team Devo meetings
Go to many different meetings (board, ticket, education)
Attend additional staff events like card signings and staff photo
Attend events:
The Gregory Awards, Seattle City Council meeting, TPS General Auditions
Literary/Casting
Play Club:
attend monthly 2 hour meetings
read plays
write reports on the plays
Casting:
Watch self tapes and share feedback
Serve as an assistant at callbacks
check people in for auditions/interviews
Outreach/Marketing
- Write personal donation asks
Spread the word about Show Night and other Seattle Public education programs
Engage with Seattle Public Theater on social media.
Education
Serve as a youth supervisor as needed