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The Sharon Playhouse is a regional, non-profit theater producing high-quality performances with Broadway-caliber actors as well as talented local community members.  Our mission is to entertain the community of Northwest Connecticut and beyond, while also serving as a teaching theater to encourage aspiring actors and other theater artists of all ages to develop their craft.

The Sharon Playhouse is a 340 seat, Equity SPT-6 Theater, approximately 95 miles from NYC. The Playhouse also includes the Bok Gallery, used for rehearsals, classes and performances, as well as The Patio & Bar where our audiences gather. The Sharon Playhouse is equipped with professionally equipped scenic and costume shops, as well as offices for production planning.

Every year the Sharon Playhouse hires a company of more than 100 people, including actors (Equity and non-Equity), directors, musicians, designers, technicians, box office associates, administrative positions, and front of house staff. Payroll is issued weekly; payday is Thursday.

Although some staff return from previous years, as is typical in seasonal theater, there is a fair amount of turnover as staff members grow and seek other opportunities. Job descriptions and additional information about all of these positions can be found on this site, as well as on offstagejobs.com and other theater job sites. For summer 2024, contracts for most technical positions will start approximately May 20, 2024 and continue through approximately September 29, 2024. These dates will shift depending upon position.

Audio Department

  • The Sharon Playhouse, the historic professional summer stock theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is seeking to fill the role of Audio Engineer for its 2024 summer season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC and the Tri-State area. Our upcoming season includes: Rock of Ages, The Prom, Steel Magnolias, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Lead & execute the organized audio preparation, strike/changeover, programming and A/V operations for specific produced events at the Sharon Playhouse.

    • Serves as sound-board operator for all MainStage performances and events.

    • Repair and maintenance of the playhouse inventory, as well as coordinate and advise on equipment purchases and replacement.

    • Participates in cross-departmental production and venue support, as needed, to ensure overall success of all event and venue operations.

    • This position is involved with the training and mentorship of Sharon Playhouse apprentices with respect to board operation, sound equipment, body mics, and all aspects of the sound department.

    Qualifications:

    • Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.

    • Candidates must be computer proficient, specifically with audio control software.

    • Prior experience in audio engineering is required.

    Dates of employment are from June 10-July 7; July 15-August 11; August 26-September 29. Compensation: $400/week 13 weeks.

    The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

AUDIENCE SERVICES

  • The Sharon Playhouse, the historic professional summer stock theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is seeking to fill the role of Box Office Associate for its 2024 summer season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC and the Tri-State area. Our upcoming MainStage season includes Rock of Ages, The Prom, Steel Magnolias, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and our YouthStage season includes Mary Poppins Jr., As You Like It, Sharon Playhouse Stars, Willy Wonka Kids, High School Musical Jr., and Sassy Cinderella.

    Purpose: To act as a main information, reception, and point-of-sale center for ticket buyers. The Playhouse Box Office offers a service style that is professional, engaged, and welcoming – a service that is steeped in proactive and solution-oriented service maintaining effective communication with both internal and external customers (i.e., staff and ticket buyers).

    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Answer the phones as well as check voicemail and email messages .

    • Sell Subscription and Single tickets to all Sharon Playhouse events by phone or walk in.

    • Assist customers with internet ticket purchases.

    • Data Entry of Phone/Mail/Telemarketing/Complimentary ticket Orders using Patron manager CRM Ticketing System.

    • Assist in Group Sales for all Sharon Playhouse events.

    • Maintain supplies in the Box Office, inform the Box Office manager when supplies are low and need to be ordered. (To include ticket stock and envelopes).

    • Work at the theater during theater Box Office hours and show times, selling tickets, processing comp requests and assuring that patrons are comfortably in their seats prior to curtain time, including working with the House Manager if necessary.

    • Print Will Call tickets prior to Show time.

    • Set up computers at Theatre Box Office prior to show time, connecting them to the proper internet outlets provided by IT administrators, assuring that Patron manager is running properly and printing tickets at theater.

    • Perform other duties as assigned by Theatre Administrator and/or House Manager.

    Hours:

    The Box Office is open from May to September. Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

    Show days: In addition to the hours stated above, the Box Office opens two hours prior to the start of show and remains open until 15 minutes after the show has started.

    Requirements: Part-time temporary position.

    • Be proactive with the ability to work independently.

    • Be well organized and able to successfully multitask.

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    • Possess a friendly, engaged, and warm customer service style.

    • Basic knowledge of computer hardware connection and configuration.

    • Experience with PatronManager (Salesforce) CRM is a plus.

    • Evening and weekend availability required.

    Dates of employment are from May 22 - September 29, 2024. Compensation: $16 per hour.

    The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

  • The Sharon Playhouse, the historic professional summer stock theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is seeking to fill the roles of Parking Lot Managers for its 2024 summer season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC and the Tri-State area. Our upcoming MainStage season includes Rock of Ages, The Prom, Steel Magnolias, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and our YouthStage season includes Mary Poppins Jr., As You Like It, Sharon Playhouse Stars, Willy Wonka Kids, High School Musical Jr., and Sassy Cinderella.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Arrive 90 minutes prior to the start of all assigned performances

    • Set-up the parking lot in preparation for arriving patrons

    • Assign parking lot attendants to specific stations along with associated duties

    • Warmly welcome patrons in vehicles to the theater’s parking lot

    • Direct patrons to an assigned parking spot in the lot

    • Help direct patrons to The Olsen or The Bok theater and the Playhouse’s amenities (e.g., entrance, box office, patio bar, etc.)

    • Close down the parking lot set up once the performance begins

    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Theatre Administrator and/or House Manager

    Requirements: Part-time temporary position.

    • Be proactive with the ability to work independently.

    • Be well organized and able to successfully multitask.

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    • Possess a friendly, engaged, and warm customer service style.

    • Evening and weekend availability required.

    Dates of employment are from May 23 - September 29, 2024. Compensation: $1,000 - $3,000.

    The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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  • About Sharon Playhouse Education:

    At The Sharon Playhouse, theater isn't just entertainment, it's a portal to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Whether you're looking for a personal growth experience, a dynamic classroom setting, or a team-building adventure, The Sharon Playhouse is your home for arts education. Come, be inspired, and discover the transformative power of theater.Explore a range of educational programs at The Sharon Playhouse, including On-Site Classes, Off-Site Residencies, YouthStage Productions, MainStage Enrichments, and Apprenticeships, each offering unique learning opportunities.For more information about The Sharon Playhouse educational programming visit our EDUCATION PAGE.

    Job Description: The Sharon Playhouse seeks passionate and dynamic teaching artists for an array of teaching opportunities. Seeking teaching artists with experience working with any age group, from toddlers through adults, for Sharon Playhouse classes, in-school and after-school residencies, and creative team positions for our YouthStage productions. Sharon Playhouse teaching artists are contracted on a freelance, per class/production basis, and work a variety of schedules based on programming needs and teacher availability. Weekday, weekday evening, and weekend hours are available, all year long. The Sharon Playhouse faculty is comprised of teaching artists with wide ranges of experience, both as teachers and as theater artists.  Priority will be given to teaching artists who have housing within a commutable distance to the Sharon Playhouse. Hired teaching artists will be required to undergo background checks, at the expense of The Sharon Playhouse.

    The Sharon Playhouse celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values members of our whole community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

    • Helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Experience teaching children, teens, and/or adults in a variety of theater techniques

    • Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment

    • Ability to communicate positively and effectively with peers and adults

    • Commitment to creating welcoming, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all learners

    • Interest in arts education

    • Experience writing lesson plans 

    • Understanding of basic classroom management strategies

    • Understanding of or willingness to learn child and adolescent development

    • Experience teaching children and adolescents, during in-school or out-of-school settings

    Salary: Based on teaching artist’s experience and the needs of the educational program, hourly pay ranges from $40-$70 per hour.

SUBMISSIONS 

We are grateful for your interest in the Sharon Playhouse. Due to our full slate of productions and to ensure that we can focus on our current programming and commitments, we are currently not accepting unsolicited materials for new works. We encourage you to explore other opportunities for showcasing your work, such as our Writers Playground program. Additionally, we are not currently seeking bookings for outside acts or performances at this time.