Employment

Artistic Associate

Position: Artistic Associate
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: Year Round Staff
Start Date: March 2027
Salary Range: $50K -$58K with a benefit package that includes PTO, health/dental/life insurance and a 403b plan.

Position Summary
The Artistic Associate plays a key role in supporting the artistic vision and operations of American Players Theatre. Working closely with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, Production Stage Manager/Artistic Associate, Literary Manager, and Production staff, the Artistic Associate contributes to season planning, casting, artist engagement, understudy management, and educational programming while helping advance the organization's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
The position offers hands-on experience in artistic administration, casting, producing, and company management within a nationally recognized repertory theater.

Primary Responsibilities
Artistic Planning & Casting

• Read and evaluate scripts.
• Participate in season planning discussions and artistic research.
• Coordinate auditions, manage actor submissions, and maintain casting databases.
• Communicate with agents and artists throughout the casting process.
• Collaborate on repertory casting and actor evaluations.
• Travel to attend productions and conduct or observe auditions at theatres, colleges, and training programs. 

Company & Production Support

• Serve as the primary coordinator of APT's understudy program, including preparation and oversight of cover assignments.
• Collaborate with Stage Management to support understudy rehearsals and readiness.
• Assist in maintaining artistic standards and consistency across productions.

Education & Artistic Development

• Coordinate APT's Winter Words staged reading series in collaboration with the Literary Manager.
• Lead casting of apprentice cohort.
• Mentor apprentice cohort. 
• Support Apprentice programming, including development of the fall showcase.

Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement

• Support APT's ongoing work in inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Participate in organizational initiatives related to equitable casting, storytelling, and workplace culture.
• Contribute to the annual review of APT's IDEA commitments and Land Acknowledgement Statement.
• Serve as a cultural consultant or advisor as appropriate, especially regarding casting choices.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Up to two years of experience in artistic administration, casting, dramaturgy, directing, or a related field.
• A passion for theatre, language-driven storytelling, and collaboration.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• An understanding of the complexities and responsibilities of contemporary casting practices.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Curiosity about the evolving theatre field and a commitment to continued learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in arts administration, theatre, or related field.
• Experience with Shakespeare and classical theatre.
• Experience with new play development.

Work Environment

• Position requires significant night and weekend work during the season, May-November. Off season schedule allows for flexibility but also requires some nights and weekends.
• Most work takes place indoors in an office environment or rehearsal hall. Additionally; one performance venue is outdoors, some work takes place in varying degrees of temperature (Spring through Fall), partially to fully exposed to elements.
• This is a full-time, exempt position which requires an average of 40-50 hours per week.

Salary/Benefits

• $50K -$58K with a benefit package that includes PTO, health/dental/life insurance and a 403b plan.

To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Brenda DeVita at artisticjobs@americanplayers.org with "Artistic Associate" in the subject line.

American Players Theatre (APT) is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
 

Props Carpenter

Postion: Props Carpenter
Reports to: Properties Director
Status: Seasonal, Salaried 
Dates: April 20, 2027 - August 14, 2027
Salary: $800 per week, plus housing provided by APT 

American Players Theater is currently seeking applicants for the position of Properties Carpenter.

This staff member is responsible for the construction, alteration, and installation of stage properties, with a focus on furniture and set dressing. Applicants should have a strong background in wood and metal fabrication. The Properties Carpenter acts as part of the 5-7 person Prop team to produce props, set dressing and decorative elements for an 8 play repertory season in two theaters, one of which is outdoors. Applicants should be able to read and execute scaled construction drawings. Proficiency in fine wood working techniques including joinery and wood turning are highly encouraged. Welding skills are a bonus but not required. Applicants should be able to routinely lift and move 50 pounds.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Execute the construction and finishing of props, including fabrication and/or alteration of furniture and set dressing elements.
• Fabricate other props as directed by the Properties Director.
• Participate in load-ins and other work calls.
• Attend to furniture and set dressing and finish notes during rehearsal and tech of all productions.
• Assist in the maintenance of props in the course of each production’s run.
• Assist in the maintenance, upkeep and storage of prop stock.
• Perform regular maintenance on shop tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend regular shop meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references, and photographs of work samples (or a link to the same) to Laura Arnold at productionjobs@americanplayers.org. Please include Props Carpenter in the subject line.

APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor

Position: Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor
Reports to: Stage Operations Supervisor
Status: Seasonal, Salaried
Dates: April 12, 2027 - October 8, 2027
Salary Range: $765-$865 per week, housing provided 

American players Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor.

This position will assist and supervise a crew of 6 Production Assistants (Deck Crew) for all scenery changeovers, daily rehearsal set ups, run crew rehearsals, and other work calls, as well as ensure that all scenic elements are in place and in proper working order prior to each performance and rehearsal for two theaters in repertory (1004 seat outdoor theater and 200 seat indoor theater). This position involves a significant amount of outdoor work in all types of weather, and requires working with and supporting a variety of other department heads.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist Deck Crew for all scenery changeovers, in coordination with the Stage Operations Supervisor.
• Supervise and assist daily preparation of rehearsal space, in coordination with the Stage Operations Supervisor.
• Repair and maintain scenery, props and other backstage materials and organize their storage.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Serve as swing understudy for backstage crew.
• Order supplies needed for the Deck Crew.
• Supervise and/or assist other department heads with season strike of all production elements.
• Attend production meetings, department head meetings, tech and dress rehearsals as needed, in coordination with the Stage Operations Supervisor.

• Ensure props consumables are supplied for all performances.

  Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references to Laura Arnold at productionjobs@americanplayers.org. Please include Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor in the subject line.
  APT is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our hiring process as well as in all areas of our work. We strongly encourage Women, People of color, LGBTQ+ and other candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field to apply. 
   

All administrative positions are currently filled.

All front of house positions are currently filled.

2027 Apprentice Audition information coming soon.