ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production Management office with financial and timecard tracking/organization for individual departments within Production as well as data entry as related to that tracking. This position also takes minutes at regular weekly meetings, and production related meetings as needed, flexible hours possible.

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To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production (Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com ) and cc: Amy Stier (Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com). Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Marketing Manager

Join a creative, strategic marketing team to produce and share engaging content that connects audiences with Tony Award-winning live theatre. We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital marketing and theatre and is ready to be an integral leader on a high-functioning team in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and supervising the Digital Marketing Specialist and department intern.

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To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, resume and references to Kathy Neus, Director of Marketing and Communications, at Kathy.Neus@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.

Director of Major Gifts

The Director of Major Gifts is a critical member of the senior development staff, primarily overseeing major contributions to the Playhouse's Annual Campaign and Directing the Future Capital Campaign. The Director of Major Gifts works collaboratively with the Development Director, executive staff and board-level volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of all major gifts for annual operations and for the campaign. They will also work closely with the Development Director, Director of Institutional Giving and Director of Donor Relations to ensure that prospect coordination and management is strategic and effective across all of the Playhouse's fundraising campaign. 

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits reporting to the Director of Development. Evening and weekend hours are often required. 

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To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Bethany Doverspike, Director of Development, at Bethany.Doverspike@cincyplay.com , and 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.

HOUSE SOUND/VIDEO SUPERVISOR

The House Sound/Video Supervisor is responsible for working with sound and video designers, assisting with mixing the live shows, assisting in the build and installation of video systems, sitting through technical rehearsals, building shows that are presented through the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in both the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theater as well as the Marx Theater. The expectation of this position is also to design the sound for a limited number of small shows and supervise two A1 employees.

To download the full position listing, click here .

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production (Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com). Review of applications will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Join a creative, strategic marketing team to produce and share engaging content that connects audiences with Tony Award-winning live theatre. We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital marketing and theatre and is looking to build on their experience in a collaborative environment.

This position in full-time, non-exempt and reports to the Marketing Manager. The ability to work and/or be available evening and weekend hours based on business needs is required, particularly as it applies to monitoring social media accounts.

To download the full position listing, click here.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, resume and references to Kathy Neus, Director of Marketing and Communications, at Kathy.Neus@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.

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations for the Playhouse, is a member of Senior Staff, and reports directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Manager is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.

To download the full position listing, click here.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to 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.

Front of House Staff

Front of House Staff are self-motivated individuals who enjoy working in an exciting entertainment environment by providing a positive patron experience for all patrons while working collaboratively with volunteers, ticketing and production staff. 

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To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Joellyn Goos, House Staff Supervisor at Joellyn.Goos@cincyplay.com, and cc Amy Stier at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. 

Call for Entries

We're proud to partner with The Breath Project to create a national archive of 8-minute-and-46-second works from multidisciplinary theatre artists of color who are responding to this moment in history. All submissions that meet the guidelines will be included in the archive.

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.

Auditions for the 2021-22 Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Internship Program are now closed. Learn more information about the program on our Acting and Education Internship Program page.

Annual Local Equity Principal Auditions

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be holding their Equity Principal Auditions for their 2021-22 Season via electronic submissions. Equity members and Equity Membership Candidates local to the Tri-State region of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky may submit a photo, resume and audition materials. Please submit 1 or 2 (contrasting) monologue(s) not to exceed three minutes. If submitting a song, please include it in the three-minute time limit. Your resume should be in PDF format and your headshot should be saved as a JPEG file.

Annual Local Equity Principle Auditions are closed for the 2021-22 season. Check back in the Spring for details on auditions for the 2022-23 season.

Annual Local Non-Equity General Auditions

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be holding their Non-Equity General Auditions for their 2021-22 Season via electronic submissions. Non-Equity actors must reside within a 60-mile radius of Cincinnati, OH to be considered. Actors may submit a photo, resume and audition materials. Please submit 2 (contrasting) monologues, not to exceed three minutes. If submitting a song, please include it in the three-minute time limit. Your resume should be in PDF format and your headshot should be saved as a JPEG file. 

Annual Local Non-Equity General Auditions are closed for the 2021-22 season. Check back in the Spring for details on auditions for the 2022-23 season.

Non-Local Equity Principal Auditions

Casting for actors located outside of the Tri-State region of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky will take place in New York City through Stephanie Klapper Casting. Please note in your email that you are submitting your audition via the Playhouse's website.

Non-local Equity Principal Auditions are closed for the 2021-22 season. Check back in the Spring for details on auditions for the 2022-23 season.

Annual Youth General Auditions

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be holding their Youth General auditions for our annual production of A Christmas Carol and other potential youth roles in their 2021-22 Season via electronic submissions. 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. 

Youth General Auditions are closed for the 2021-22 season. Check back in the Spring for details on auditions for the 2022-23 season.

The Bruce E. Coyle Stage Management Internship Program

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

The Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Internship Program

The Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Internship returns for the 2021-22 season! Residency dates for 2021-22 are Nov. 1, 2021, to May 27, 2022. To learn more about this program, visit the Acting and Education Internship Program page.