Director of Operations

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Playhouse’s two facilities: the theater and administrative building in Mt. Adam’s; and our scene shop facility in the adjacent Walnut Hills neighborhood. The Director of Operations will also manage the IT department, which includes the Database Administrator and third-party consultant. This position reports to the Managing Director.

With the opening of our new mainstage theatre complex on the horizon in March of 2023, we are looking for a strategic thinker who values collaboration and transparency– someone who will help us open our new facility with a welcoming air and maximize its usage for staff, artists, and visitors. This is a full-time, senior level position.

To Apply: 
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Dawn Mundy, Director of HR, Equity & Inclusion, at Dawn.Mundy@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier, Human Resources, at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate is identified. No phone calls, please.

Electrician 2 (Lighting Technician)

Responsible, in collaboration with Electrician 1, for the installation and maintenance of all lighting equipment for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (CPIP). Also responsible for the operation and programming of lighting cues for rehearsals and performances. Occasionally will give direction of all employees working in this area. When not working in this area, they shall perform such other work as assigned. Candidates are not required to be affiliated with IATSE to apply.

This is a full-time, seasonal position. Benefits include health insurance (through the union), pension, annuity, and paid vacation and sick time. Current IATSE membership is not a prerequisite to application.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production at Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com. and cc: Amy Stier, Human Resources at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com.. If you would like to submit a digital portfolio, please attach it in .pdf form or provide a link to an online source in the body of the email. Hard copies of portfolios will not be accepted at this time. Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Scenic Carpenter

Responsible for fabricating, installing, and striking all elements of theatrical scenery.

This is a full-time, seasonal position. Benefits include health insurance (through the union), pension, annuity, and paid vacation and sick time. Current IATSE membership is not a prerequisite to application.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production at Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com. and cc: Amy Stier, Human Resources at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com.. If you would like to submit a digital portfolio, please attach it in .pdf form or provide a link to an online source in the body of the email. Hard copies of portfolios will not be accepted at this time. Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Grants Manager

The Grants Manager oversees proposal generation for all grant funders, including corporate and private foundations, government entities, and the Playhouse’s yearly Sustaining Impact Grant submissions to ArtsWave. Additionally, they conduct research, identify prospects, collaborate on the formation of institutional funding strategy, and develop profiles on foundation, corporation, and government funding sources. They also prepare reports for submission to funders as necessary to fulfill stated requirements in grant agreements. The Grants Manager is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours as part of department responsibilities are sometimes required.

To Apply: 
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references and writing sample relevant to fundraising work to Mary Kay Koehler, Director of Institutional Giving, at MaryKay.Koehler@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate is identified. No phone calls, please.

Annual Equity Principal Auditions

Annual Equity Principal Audition submissions are closed for the 2022-23 Season.

Annual Local Non-Equity General Auditions

Non-Equity General Audition submissions are closed 2022-2023 Season.

The Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Internship Program

The Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Internship program is designed for emerging artists to build a sustainable career as working actors, community artists and teaching artists. The industry landscape is changing, and we believe it’s imperative that actors have a diverse portfolio of work that sets them up for professional longevity. Through this program, interns develop acting skills as well as teaching artistry and community engagement skills while being immersed in a practical experience environment. This intensive program simulates the multi-tasking that’s required of today’s working artists as they balance performance, teaching and supplemental work simultaneously.

Internship submissions are closed for the 2022-23 Season.

Annual Youth General Auditions

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will not be holding their Youth General auditions for our annual production of A Christmas Carol as it is on hiatus in the 2022-2023 season. Please check back next fall for updated information.

Youth actors must be between 6-13 years old and reside within a 50-mile radius of Cincinnati, OH to be considered. Youth actors may submit a photo, a list or paragraph about theatre experience and audition materials. Please submit 1 monologue, story or poem approximately 1 minute long. If a singer, feel free to add a short song, not to exceed 16-32 bars. The theatre experience document should be in PDF format with name and contact information included at the top, and the picture should be saved as a JPEG file.