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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In order to further the development of the next generation of American stage managers, the Tony Award-winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park supports one of the nation's most respected internship programs. The program is named in honor of Bruce E. Coyle, a production stage manager and essential member of the Playhouse family for more than 20 years.
The Playhouse accepts applications between January and March each year for stage management interns in the upcoming season, which generally begin in the fall. Contracts are for the entire production season but vary from the end of July through early June. Interns work with AEA stage managers to prepare for and run rehearsals and performances. A weekly salary, but no housing, is provided. EMC points are available for some assignments. Candidates must have good knowledge of stage management techniques and rehearsal/performance processes and have a positive work attitude. A degree in stage management is preferable. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation or references (with email addresses) to andrea.shell@cincyplay.com or send by mail to:
Andrea L. Shell, Production Stage Manager
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202