Job details
Salary $15 an hour job type part-time
Full job description
The casting assistant is a part-time, key member of theatresquared’s staff, charged with supporting casting efforts for all theatresquared shows and special projects.
This staff member will go above and beyond to help create a safe and supported environment for the creation of exceptional theatre, and to ensure a memorable arts experience for artists visiting theatresquaredAs a key link between the visiting artists and the company, this staff member will help theatresquared to answer the question, “how can a theatre be an agent of social change—helping foster a community that is fundamentally more equitable?”
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The casting assistant will: *
Report to the artistic director and work closely with the artistic associate and/or casting team to source and book actors for multiple productions and play readings.
Release casting calls nationwide, regionally and locally once information is gathered.
Filters through submissions garnered from casting calls.
Responsible for making sure company management has contact information for all cast members.
Responsible for making sure talent and their agents have all info needed for auditions and callbacks.
Communicate and confirm audition times and/or arrangements to individuals in a timely manner.
Mitigate audition scheduling issues as they arise.
Respond to agent/actor questions in a timely manner.
Problem solve and handle last minute casting changes and recasting for canceled talent or schedule updates.
Be accessible and respond to questions in real time from agents and actors.
Assist multiple casting projects simultaneously.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support and uplift theatresquared’s mission and vision, as well as show a dedication to the company’s principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and access
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:
Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities in sometimes high-stress situations
Good problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work flexibly as a team member and present a positive attitude
Ability to multi-task multiple projects, maintain organization, and be detail oriented
Proficiency with google suite and office
Self-motivated, with a mature, positive, and enthusiastic attitude towards the goal of providing the highest quality work possible, in a mutually supportive environment
Familiarity with and/or experience in the world of theatre, especially acting, performing, and/or directing
Additional useful, but not essential, prerequisites include:
Previous direct experience in casting
To apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, employment resume, and references by visiting https://theatresquared.bamboohr.com/jobs/.
Theatresquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesOur 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 backgroundsTheatresquared 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.
Please note: all interviews at this time will be held via video service (google, zoom, etc.)
This position can be done remotely, but local candidates are preferred.
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Compensation & benefits*
Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experienceThe base pay for this part-time, non-exempt position is $15 per hour, anticipating 15-20 hours per weekBenefits include flexible scheduling, holiday pay, paid time off, allotted show tickets, access to the company employee assistance program, and the opportunity to regularly experience live theatre.
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Theatresquared mission*
We believe that theatre—done well and with passion—can transform lives and communitiesAt the theatre, in schools and online, we create remarkable performances; broaden access; foster empathy, equity and cohesion; and gather with one another around art, conversation, food and other shared experiences in a welcoming, inclusive space.
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About theatresquared & northwest arkansas*
Now in its 16th season, theatresquared’s challenging, heartfelt, and intimate productions reach 60,000 patrons each year, including more than 20,000 students and their teachersT2 fills a crucial niche in the region’s cultural landscape as the only year-round, producing professional theatre within a 150-mile radius, operating on an annual budget of $6 millionTheatresquared employs trained artists from across the country to create its 330 annual performances and is contracted with actors` equity associationThe theatre is also arkansas’s home for professional playwrights, developing scripts through the arkansas new play festival in fayetteville and bentonville and producing new works and world premieres each yearTheatresquared’s architecturally significant, 50,000-square-foot, two-venue permanent home was completed in 2019For details on the facility, visit ournextstage.org.
Fayetteville and northwest arkansas were ranked 8th by us news and world report in its 2021 `best places to live in the us.” located in the scenic ozarks and offering a low cost of living and high quality of life, this vibrant metro area recently surpassed the half-million population mark and is home to the headquarters of fortune 100 companies including walmart stores, j.bHunt, tyson, and peer world-class cultural institutions such as crystal bridges museum of american art.
Job type: part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work location: multiple locations
