Scroll below for job listings, auditions, internships and more! The Playhouse offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(K), paid vacation and much more. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks a Director of Advancement to lead the company’s development department and achieve goals in individual, corporate and foundation contributed income as well as special events. This position is a member of our Senior Staff, reports to the Producing Artistic Director, and works with an experienced development staff and a committed Board of Trustees.
Cincinnati Playhouse has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to facilitate this search; David Mallette, President, and Emily Knapp, Consultant, are leading the process.
For more information and to apply, visit www.MCAonline.com
Learn MoreCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is searching for several Patron Services Associates to be provide excellent customer service for all aspects of ticketing operations and sales, both in-person and via the phone using the Tessitura arts enterprise system. The position works primarily in the Box Office but may also have required duties in the parking garage (outside), in other public spaces within the facility and at occasional outreach efforts outside the Playhouse.
This position is part time, seasonal, and hourly non-exempt.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Patron Services Director, Don Wong at Don.Wong@cincyplay.com. Positions will remain posted until filled. No phone calls, please.
Learn MoreJoin us as we open our new state-of-the-art Theatre Complex! House Assistants 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.
This position is part time, seasonal, and hourly non-exempt.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Joellyn Goos, House Staff Supervisor at Joellyn.Goos@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and positions will be filled on an ongoing basis.
Learn MoreResponsible for the installation and maintenance of lighting equipment for productions at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Collaborates with Lighting Designers and Department Heads on the planning and execution of lighting and electric elements in both the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre and Moe & Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production (josh.escajeda@cincyplay.com). This is a rolling application process, and the position will stay open until filled. 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. No phone calls, please.
Responsible for fabricating, installing, and striking all elements of theatrical scenery. Candidates are not required to be affiliated with ITASE to apply.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production josh.escajeda@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.
Playhouse in the Park seeks over-hire backstage crew in multiple departments to be responsible for running various technical elements of shows during performances. Physical locations for this job will include the new, state-of-the-art Mainstage Theatre Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre and the recently renovated Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theater, and the accompanying backstage and support areas. These positions report directly to the Production Stage Manager and Stage Management Staff.
These are temporary positions that will span 4-8 weeks depending on the production. These positions will require work outside normal business hours, including, but not limited to, evenings and weekends.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production, at Josh.Escajeda@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.
Learn MorePlayhouse in the Park seeks an Education Associate to support the education and engagement team. The Education Associate administrates, manages, designs curriculum for, and teaches assigned education programs They must be a collaborative, compassionate, organized, and flexible person with a good sense of humor and the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. This person ideally has knowledge of and comfort in teaching arts integrated and theatre-based workshops and classes to a wide range of ages and abilities. Primary Programs for this position include In-School Arts-Integrated Workshops and Residencies and After School Acting Classes. This position also supports summer camp and some engagement events.
The ability to work some evening and weekend hours for classes and community events is required. Start times will vary based on scheduled residencies, workshops, and classes. This position requires travel to school and other venues including locations throughout the tristate area.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and sample lesson plan to Ariana Moses, Education Director, Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com and Dawn Mundy,
Director of HR, Equity & Inclusion Dawn.Mundy@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis beginning mid-July and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate
is identified.
The Teaching Artist is responsible for check in and check out, teaching participants, implementing curriculum, communicating with partners onsite at the schools, mentoring Interns, as requested, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and exciting classroom environment.
This is a temporary, seasonal position with an hourly rate of $35. After School Teaching Artist will be paid for teaching time and 30 minutes total of entrance and exit time per day. Hours will be based on individual classes and needs of the school/partner.
This position requires travel to school and community center venues including locations throughout the tri-state area. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to take After School Classes in a variety of locations, therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier at
Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.
The School Workshop Teaching Artist is responsible for teaching participants using theatre and arts integration techniques, implementing curriculum, communicating with teachers and partners onsite at the schools, mentoring Interns, as requested, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and exciting classroom environment.
This is a temporary, seasonal position with an hourly rate of $35. School Workshops Teaching Artists will be paid for teaching time and 30 minutes total of entrance and exit time per day. Hours will be based on individual classes and needs of the school.
This position requires travel to school locations throughout the tri-state area. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to take School Workshop assignments in a variety of locations, therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com and cc Amy
Stier at
Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.
Annual Youth General Auditions
Date: Monday, July 31
Times: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Eligibility: Youth actors must be between 6-13 years old and reside within a 50-mile radius of Cincinnati, OH to be considered.
*Actors for this audition will be considered for A Christmas Carol and Stew.
Audition Material:
For auditions, please prepare 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 to be sung A Cappella.
Please bring a photo, a list or paragraph about theatre experience and include the following at the top of the document:
Audition Location
Auditions will be held in-person at our new Mainstage Theatre Complex at
962 Mt Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Youth Audition timeslots are now FULL. Click here to join the waitlist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note there is not a guarantee that they will be seen as we have a completely full schedule.
There are four waitlists: 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m., 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. When you fill out this form, please select all waitlist timeslots in which you would like to be included. For each waitlist you select, please be prepared to wait the entire hour. If you select all four waitlists, you may wait four hours. If any slots open up, we will fill those slots with auditionees who are both on the waitlist and are present. To reiterate, please note that there is not a guarantee that they will be seen as we have a completely full schedule.
Please reach out to Katie Baskerville, Artistic Engagement Manager, at Katie.Baskerville@cincyplay.com with any questions.
For information on our script submission policy, visit this page.
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