Work with T2
We invite you to join us in the creation of remarkable live theatre and a welcoming, inclusive community space.
TheatreSquared’s signature offering of bold new plays in an intimate setting has driven its growth to become the state’s largest theatre, offering more than 300 performances annually and operating on a $6 million annual budget. The playwright-led company is one of mid-America’s leading laboratories for new work, having launched more than 60 new plays. Its work has received critical acclaim from The New York Times (“Best Theater of 2020” list), The Wall Street Journal (“outstanding drama company”), NPR’s All Things Considered, and the American Theater Wing, founder of the Tony Awards.
TheatreSquared’s home—winner of the 2020 American Architecture Award and the AIA NY Honor Award—is a cultural landmark. T2’s hometown of Fayetteville is annually ranked among the top ten US News and World Report "Best Places to Live,” a progressive, bike-friendly, and scenic college community near several Fortune 100 world headquarters. TheatreSquared’s remarkable expansion—with a twentyfold increase in audience in just the past decade— parallels the emergence of its home region as a booming population center and destination for American art.
Offering far-reaching access and education programs and an open-all-day gathering space, TheatreSquared remains rooted in its founding vision, that “theatre—done well and with passion—can transform lives and communities.”
We invite you to join us in the creation of remarkable live theatre and a welcoming, inclusive community space
Commitment to Inclusive Hiring & Workplace Practices
TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company’s goal is to remove barriers to employment that are faced by racialized groups and encourage applicants of all genders, abilities, and ethnic, socio-economic, religious, and educational backgrounds. TheatreSquared believes that a team with a variety of perspectives and skills is critical to our growth as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Jobs
As TheatreSquared transitions to a world-class, permanent home, the company is expanding its team. TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TheatreSquared is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Full-Time, Part-Time or Seasonal Positions
To apply to any of our current openings below, submit an employment resume, cover letter and references or visit theatresquared.bamboohr.com/jobs. Full-time positions may also require work samples. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Part-Time or Seasonal Opportunities
A flexibly scheduled and talented part-time and seasonal work force plays a major role in creating the company’s quality of patron service, top-notch professional productions, and educational outreach. These positions are also a crucial pipeline to the company’s full-time team — in fact, sixty percent (60%) of TheatreSquared’s current full-time staff began with the company in part-time or seasonal positions and later successfully interviewed for full-time roles.
Full-Time Opportunities
At T2 full-time positions include a competitive salary and benefits. These benefits include health; dental; paid holidays; paid time off; paid parental leave; professional development allowance; employee assistance program; employer-sponsored long-term and short-term disability; $100,000 in employer-sponsored term life insurance; and voluntary 401(k).
TheatreSquared is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
TheatreSquared is also accepting applications for future employment by professionals in theatre production, non-profit fundraising and development, artistic programming, human resources, marketing & sales, and seasonal opportunities. If you would like to be informed of future job openings not currently available, please send your resume and note of interest to jobs@theatre2.org.
Work Study
TheatreSquared offers University of Arkansas work-study positions during the fall and spring semesters. U of A students who meet the minimum credit requirements and who qualify for federal financial aid are invited to submit applications.
We have opportunities for work-study students to be scheduled as front-of-house (usher, scan tickets, greet patrons, etc.) during evening hours and weekends when shows are in performance or admin and backstage crew capacities during the day on weekdays.
Qualified students who are interested in applying for a front-of-house work-study position should submit a resume, student ID, and schedule of conflicts to jasmine@theatre2.org.
Qualified students who are interested in applying for an admin or backstage crew work-study position should submit a resume and schedule of conflicts to jobs@theatre2.org.
Casting
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TheatreSquared holds two days of Equity Principal Auditions for local actors in late spring/early summer.
Audition priority is given to AEA and Equity Membership Candidates (EMC) members. However, local and non-union actors are strongly encouraged to participate.
TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actors of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition and submit materials.
Headshots and resumes are accepted year round. Please submit them through our form.
Please contact Artistic Associate, Rebecca Rivas, via e-mail at casting@theatresquared.org.
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Casting talent for The Poe Show- a 45-minute educational touring theatre production for junior high and high school students. Preference will be given to performers with experience in teaching or working with junior and/or high school students. Looking for a fun, energetic, and racially diverse cast.
TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actors of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition.
SYNOPSIS:
3 actors take you on a wild ride through the gloomy and spooky writings of Edgar Allen Poe as we learn all about his writings and the stories behind them. Things take a turn when a mysterious stranger dressed in black arrives. This show has it all: audience participation, hilarious reenactments, MURDER and a rap version of The Raven!
ROLES:
3 Performers
Edgar Allen Poe- Male, any race 18+
The other 2 roles we are looking to fill are of any gender and any race. 18+
Energetic, charismatic, and good with junior and high school students.
Preference for performers with a valid driver’s license. Those cast will have to agree to undergo a background check.
AUDITIONS AND CALLBACK TIMING:
Ongoing until May 1, 2024: Receive and review audition submissions
May 5 - June 1, 2024: Virtual 30 minute interviews
July 15, 2024 (time - TBD): In-person callback
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATER AND LOCATION:
Rehearsals: August 26 - September 6, 2024. Fayetteville, AR
Performances: September 9 - November 1, 2024. Various locations around AR, OK, and MO.
COMPENSATION AND UNION CONTRACT DETAILS:
Performer: Pays $500/wk for 10 weeks, plus per diem ($35/day)
Actor Deputy: Pays additional $100/wk for 8 weeks
Submit Video Audition and Resume to education@theatresquared.org
TheatreSquared is requesting that actors interested in auditioning submit a self-taped audition. The T2 Education Team will review all submissions.
GUIDELINES:
For the role of Poe, please prepare a section of one of Poe’s classic poems for your audition.
For the other roles, please prepare a one minute comedic monologue.
Video submissions are not to exceed three minutes.
NOTES FOR SELF TAPE:
1. THE SLATE: Talking straight to camera, introduce yourself with your name, location and representation if you have it.
2. FRAMING: For monologues, please frame the top of your head to just below your shoulder.
3. THE SETTING: Use a quiet room with little or no background noise. TVs, fans, running water, and air conditioning can be distracting. The wall behind you should ideally be white or blue (or a plain color at least), and try to position yourself a few feet away from the wall to avoid shadows. Make sure the light comes from behind the camera, so we can see your face, and avoid filming in front of windows as this will create a silhouette
New Plays
TheatreSquared accepts full-length scripts year-round only from literary agents and theatre professionals with whom we already have an existing relationship.
Playwrights new to TheatreSquared are invited to submit a brief bio, short synopsis, and ten pages of sample dialogue, and may then be invited to submit a full-length work. Submitted works will not be returned. Playwrights who currently live, or have lived, in Arkansas will receive priority for consideration.
Email submissions to literary@theatre2.org