Company, TheatreWorks:

 
Teaching Artists

Simply put, TheatreWorks has a family of people working together that create the art and life of dramtic productions which we offer to our community audiences. TheatreWorks, celebrating its 39th season, is a $7 million professional theatre company specializing in world premieres, new play and musical development, and produces 8 "mainstage" productions each season that celebrate the human spirit and reflect the diversity of our community.

  Do these describe you?
  • A passion for the performing arts and community-based organization.
  • A very positive attitude about working in an often hectic environment.
  • A detail oriented nature (yes, there is some daily paperwork and input required).
  • Clear communication skills, verbally, and in writing.
  • A desire to learn new skills and strategies.
  • Ability to stay cool in any situation.
  • The ability to think on your feet and use good judgment.
  • An appreciation for working as a team.
  • A desire to break into a new field and develop a lifetime career (limitless growth potential).
  • Experience with people in a forward-facing role.
  • A sense of humor and sparkling enthusiasm.
  • An affinity for "trying new ideas" out to solve problems.
  • Excellent documentation skills, to create repeatable process and procedure from the creative efforts.
  Our Environment:
  • We are fascinating people who believe their calling and passion is in theatre arts, community non-profits, and generally enriching the lives of others.
  • Many of us came from the "for-profit" sector, and now embrace our home and our family at TheatreWorks. We couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
  • We have an affinity for making "something out of nothing" in all aspects - we reuse; we recycle our sets, props and costumes; we are active in our communities and are environmentally conscious. Green? Yeah, we define it!
  • We are fast-paced, think-on-your feet types. No slackers allowed and you definitely won't "hide behind" anyone here!
  • Our people are multi-taskers, admittedly addicted to Peets and Starbucks, and always maintain a smile and a professional appearance with our audience members and corporate connections.
  • We are constantly learning new skills, techniques, ways to extract and produce meaningful data that helps us shape and determine the future choices of the company.
  • We are passionate people!

Send us a cover letter to the hiring managers listed below, stating your desire to be part of our amazing theatre company, what experience you have with non-profit companies or similar roles in start-up/ fast-paced environments. 

Tell us why you believe you’re the best candidate for our position, and of course please include your salary history and your realistic expecations for salary in this position. 

We do offer an extraordinarily generous benefits package including employer-paid health insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid vacation/ holiday/ personal and sick days, season tickets to the shows (of course!), friends and family discounts, and a creative, energetic environment.

TheatreWorks is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to a diverse workforce.

 

POSITIONS OPEN NOW!

Inside Sales Representative

Shop Carpenters

Teaching Artist

Design & Production Positions


 Shop Carpenters

TheatreWorks seeks talented individuals to join our scene shop as overhire scenic carpenters for our 2008/09 season.

We are looking for team players to construct and install all scenic elements, participate in maintenance of the shop, rehearsal facilities, and assist in the strike/recycling of scenic materials.

Successful candidates will have experience in professional shop practices, woodworking, and steel fabrication with proficiency in common theatrical construction techniques.

TheatreWorks produces 8 shows per year and is committed to being one of America's outstanding professional theatres. Our work celebrates the human spirit through innovative premieres, productions, and programs inspired by our exceptionally diverse community.

How To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Frank Sarmiento, Technical Director

TheatreWorks
1100 Hamilton Court
Menlo Park, CA 94025
or email Frank@theatreworks.org.


Teaching Artist

Seeking experienced, excited, and creative teaching artists to train in TheatreWorks' Playing with Poetry program. Upon completion of the training program, artists will assume lead teaching in residencies. Curriculum provided by TheatreWorks. Acting experience required. Experience working with students (K - 8th grade) a plus. This position is part time and mostly involves daytime work, with occasional evenings for presentations (schedule varies). Salary is competitive.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2008/09 school year.

How To Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Mary Sutton
mary@theatreworks.org
Director of Education and Community Programs
650.463.7134


Inside Sales Representative

ARTS  and  FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Come and joint a fantastic team representing TheatreWorks. TheatreWorks provides professional plays and musicals right here in the bay area. We need passionate, diversified people to assist our patrons with subscriptions and donations. We work evening hours and NO WEEKENDS.. Come and help the team and work for a great boss.  Call Tom Link at (650) 463-7106.


DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Please submit resume and cover letter by email (links below) or regular mail to P.O. Box 50458, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0458

Designers and artisans in all areas of stagecraft:
Steve Mannshardt, Production Manager

Directors, musical directors, choreographers:
Robert Kelley, Artistic Director

Running Crews:
Karen Szpaller, Production Coordinator

 

 

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