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Title: AEA (Actor's Equity Association) Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager
Reports to: Stage and Production Management

Position Overview

The Resident Stage Manager and both AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) collaborates closely with designers, other production team members, artistic associates, and the producing artistic director to ensure that all projects produced at CSC are artistically executed to the highest possible standard.

The Resident Stage Manager and AEA Stage Manager are responsible for the execution of approximately 5 mainstage productions. They oversee the Stage Management team and work closely with the Wardrobe Supervisor. The Resident Stage Manager and AEA Stage Manager works intimately with the acting ensemble; as such, they are able to handle issues with discretion, prioritize privacy, and value creating a comfortable work environment.

The AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager resides full-time in Cincinnati, OH and is required to be a member of Actor’s Equity Associate (AEA).

The schedule for the Resident Stage Manager, AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager is primarily driven by the performance and technical rehearsal schedule but will flex to include various other tasks outside of rehearsal and show times as laid out by the Production Manager.

The work schedule of the Resident Stage Manager, AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager varies to accommodate rehearsals and performances. The schedule regularly includes evenings and weekends with a base of 30 – 40 working hours per week. The AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager receives regular days off as defined by CSC’s Actors’ Equity Association agreement.

Responsibilities

AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager will report to and assist Stage and Production Management with daily responsibilities related to the mainstage productions.

Assistant Stage Manager

• Assist the Stage Management team with duties related to the pre-production, rehearsal, technical, and performances for a show as necessary.

• May run backstage track or provide other performance assistance as required.

• During rehearsals general duties may include setting up the rehearsal room, tracking props and costumes, being on book, taking line notes, and creating paperwork to assist with the production process such as props lists, preset sheets, run sheets, etc.

• During performances general duties may include setting up and maintaining backstage spaces, communicating via headset, relaying notes to other team members, preparing stage areas for work.

• If the following duties become necessary: assisting with quick changes, scenic transitions, and handoffs, a separate contract will be issued for these responsibilities and compensated in addition to AEA contracted salary.

  Stage Management

  • Overseeing rehearsals.

  • Taking blocking.

  • Giving or supervising line notes.

  • Coordinating with the costume shop to schedule fittings.

  • Maintaining the callboard.

  • Collaborating with directors, designers, and other production team members to ensure the highest level of production quality.

  • Running technical rehearsal and performances, including operating the lighting console. Light board operation will be compensated in a separate contract in addition to AEA contracted salary.

  • Managing an AEA Assistant Stage Manager and crew members on some productions.

  • Communicating text cuts and changes to the production team.

  • Circulating rehearsal and performance reports to the production and leadership teams.

  • Assisting in stage management strike and changeover calls, including stage clean.

  • Setting the rehearsal room for first reads, enabling design presentations, and guest accommodations.

  • Creating and maintaining a prompt book.

  • Running paper techs and dry techs.

  • Maintaining the integrity of the production after opening.

  • Hand off production materials to production management after closing.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full time, seasonal position for contracted productions compensated at the AEA SPT 5+ rate (currently $700/week for AEA SM and $631/week for AEA ASM). All compensation is received through direct deposit on a weekly basis. In addition to their earnings, also receives:

• Holidays off per the AEA Rulebook (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day).

• YMCA Membership which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, résumé, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.

Position Overview

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company seeks overhire carpenters, painters, props artisans, and costume associates for several upcoming productions. Schedule is flexible, weekdays preferred with blocks of available time that are no less than four hours. Local candidates preferred.

Openings will be filled on an as-hired basis.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $15.00 - $18.00 an hour paid through bi-weekly payroll via direct deposit.

For Consideration

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a résumé, references, which date(s) they are interested in, and a list of related skills to rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. No phone calls please.

Title: Costume Technician

Reports to: Costume Shop Manager, Production Management

Start Date: Flexible

Position Overview

The Costume Technician is essential to the production team at CSC, collaborating closely with resident and guest designer and the Costume Shop Manager to ensure that CSC executes all of its projects to the highest artistic standard possible. The Costume Technician is responsible for executing costume designs for all CSC productions.

The Costume Technician has a base schedule of 9am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Extended hours and modified workweeks are often necessary due to technical rehearsal schedules, rental appointments, special events, and specific production needs.

The Production Department at CSC truly operates as a team. As a collective constantly striving to achieve excellence, it is possible that the Costume Technician may be asked to assist departments beyond their areas of focus or expertise. This effort is requested under exceptional circumstances.

This is a full-time, hourly position. The Costume Technician is eligible for benefits through CSC, which include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 2 weeks of paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Qualifications

Required skills include:

• 3 years professional experience, a degree in costume technology, or an equivalent combination.

• Comfortable working on multiple productions simultaneously.

• Advanced costume construction and artistry skills.

• Proficient in pattern making, draping, and alterations.

• Must be able to lift 30lbs, bend, kneel, and climb small ladders.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

A successful candidate will also possess the following attributes:

• Excellence in time management.

• Effective listening and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

• Self-sufficient while also a collaborative team player.

• Enthusiasm, integrity, and energy.

• Tactful communication under stress.

• A sense of humor.
  

Responsibilities

Production:

• Attend costume fittings.

• Participate in the build process including patterning, stitching, and draping as necessary for any costume design execution.

• Participate in all strike calls under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager.

• Assist in the general operation, maintenance, and housekeeping of the costume department.

  • Restore work areas in the shop to a clean and tidy fashion on a regular basis.

• Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals and build processes.

• May serve as Wardrobe Run crew depending on the demands of a given production. Advance notice will be given when possible.

• Assist with execution and running of the FREE! Shakespeare in the Park series.

• Attend technical rehearsals, first rehearsals, design runs, and previews, as requested by the Costume Shop Manager.

General:

• Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.

• Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.

• Collaborate with the costume shop staff to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.

  • Ensure that all costume designs executed by CSC achieve world-class standards.

  • Communicate openly with the Costume Shop Manager regarding any execution quality concerns.

• May run backstage track, serve as a board operator, or provide other performance assistance as required.

• Other duties as requested by the Costume Shop Manager or Production Management.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $16-18 per hour, received through bi-weekly payroll. In addition to their earnings, the Costume Technician is eligible for benefits including:

• Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.

• Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.

• Paid holiday leave.

• Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.

• Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Life and AD&D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.

• Parental leave, short-term medical leave.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.

• Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents (Groundlings Junior, Groundlings, Summer Camp).

• Complimentary enrollment and membership to the YMCA which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, résumé, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.

Reports to: Director of Outreach and Training Start Date: Nov. 2
Applications due by Oct. 1

Position Overview
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company seeks passionate and innovative Education Associates to collaborate with our Director of Education and our Director of Outreach and Training to deliver educational programs that use theatrical practices and Shakespearean and other classical works to inspire learners of all ages. Primarily, Education Associates serve as facilitators for PROJECT38, a long-standing free program serving students and teachers in and around Cincinnati that introduces ideas of creativity and collaboration through Shakespeare. They may also teach individual workshops and/or longer-term residencies.

Responsibilities

• Using Shakespeare’s plays and related work, lead engaging and interactive workshops, residencies, and programs that integrate acting techniques, improvisation, text analysis, and other theatrical skills.

• ·With the Director of Outreach and Training, shape established lesson plans to align with individual classroom and program goals.

• Implement lesson plans with enthusiasm and generosity, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.

• Check in consistently with the Director of Outreach and Training via video chat or telephone.

• Other duties as assigned depending on programming.

Competencies & Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of and passion for classical theatre, particularly Shakespeare’s works.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with and support classroom teachers and to engage and inspire students of diverse backgrounds and ages.

• Ability to travel to various sites within the Greater Cincinnati area.

• Education Associates are expected to be regularly available to visit classrooms an average of 5-10 hours per week, during regular school hours (M-F, 8am-3pm). Individual schedules will vary, but please keep in mind that teachers rely on consistent and reliable visits. All efforts will be made to finalize schedules weekly to allow Education Associates to make other commitments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of teaching experience (or equivalent)

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: Shakespeare, Acting, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Playwriting, other related disciplines

• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Additional Information

• Background checks are required for all teaching artists.

• Teaching artists will be trained and mentored by the Director of Outreach and Training.

• Required training will take place from 9-11am, Nov. 2-6. Teaching will begin no earlier than Nov. 11.

• Attendance is required at the Kick-Off event, Nov. 10, from 6-7:30pm. You may also stay for the dress rehearsal of The Merry Wives of Windsor at 7:30, but this is optional.

• Attendance is required at the PROJECT38 Festival, March 14-16, times TBD. This will include some afternoon and evening hours.

Compensation
This position is part-time, and runs from Nov. 2 to March 16 (with Thanksgiving week and Dec. 21-Jan. 4 off). Compensation is $1000, to be delivered in four payments. Expected average workload is 5-10 hours/week, but workload may vary week to week and month to month. Opportunities for additional pay for additional workshops.

Benefits

• free exclusive workshops on pedagogy and performance with the Director of Outreach and Training and the Director of Education, including audition-prep

• opportunity to audition for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Artistic or Associate Artistic Director

• complimentary and discounted tickets to CSC productions

• mileage reimbursement

• training included

Applications will be accepted until October 1. Applicants should submit a cover letter, theatre and/or teaching résumé, and 3 professional references to jemma.levy@cincyshakes.com

Reports to: Director of Education
Contract Duration: January 11 - May 14, 2027
Position Type: Contracted, Seasonal
Applications and video submissions due by Nov. 2; in-person callbacks TBD

Position Overview
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is seeking dynamic and passionate artists to join our Shakes on Tour educational tours. Touring actors will rehearse and perform reduced-cast abridged versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet in schools throughout the region and lead post-show talkbacks with student audiences. Additional workshop teaching opportunities may be available. Must have local housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance: Prepare, rehearse, and perform high-energy, abridged Shakespeare productions (A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet), directed by the Director of Outreach and Training, in school and educational settings. Lead engaging, informative, and inclusive talkbacks with audiences.

• Collaboration: Work as a team with other actors and artists, taking on specific additional responsibilities to ensure smooth and consistent execution of performances (see below). Maintain tour schedule through timely and safe group travel to and from tour stops.

• Administration & Communication: Stay in close written and/or voice communication with the Director of Education regarding bookings, logistics, scheduling changes and any concerns.

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Strong acting skills and experience

• Ability to engage and connect with young audiences

• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and professionally in a small team.

• Full availability on weekdays during school hours during the contract. (see schedule for more information)

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Teaching experience with any age group

• Acting and/or academic experience with Shakespeare and/or Theatre for Young Audiences

• Driver’s license and clean driving record

Compensation

• Weekly Rate: $400/week. Paid every other week.

Benefits

• Free and Discounted tickets to CSC productions

• Access to exclusive performance and Shakespeare workshops

• Work with CSC mainstage director

• Opportunity to audition for CSC’s Artistic or Associate Artistic Director

Scheduling and Conflicts Policy
To ensure the integrity and professionalism of our educational tours, the following policy applies:

• Primary Commitment: Touring actors are expected to prioritize CSC responsibilities during contracted hours.

• Disclosure: Any known or potential conflicts must be disclosed prior to signing a contract.

• New Conflicts: Any scheduling conflicts that arise must be communicated to the Director of Education at least two weeks in advance.

• Scheduling Window: Attempts will be made to finalize schedules at least two weeks in advance, but please note this is not guaranteed.

• Performances outside of traditional school days/hours must be approved by all tour actors before being approved

Touring Team Responsibilities

Costumes Lead

• Ensure all costume pieces are packed and ready for transport.

• Use a preset checklist to organize and preset costumes. · Communicate any notes to the Company Liaison. · Launder costume pieces as needed in coordination with the Costume Department

Props/Set Lead

• Ensure all prop and set pieces are packed and ready for transport.

• Use a preset checklist to organize and preset props and set pieces. · Communicate any notes to the Company Liaison.

Primary Van Driver (Multiple people will be approved to drive the van throughout the season, however there will be a primary driver.)

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• As needed, drive company van with all tour company actors and production elements to the performance site.

• Supervise the loading and unloading of the van for performances.

• Make sure that the van’s gas tank is refilled and communicate any maintenance needs to the Company Liaison.

• Ensure the van is kept clean and tidy.

• Make sure that the van is always parked legally and parking is paid for at venues where necessary.

Fight Captain/Company Liaison

• Ensure that all weapons travel safely to and from performances.

• Clean and maintain weapons.

• Run fight call before all performances.

• Collect attendance data from performance venues.

• After each performance, complete Google form with performance and venue info, and all maintenance or tour needs.

Submissions will be accepted until Nov. 2. Applicants should submit a headshot/resume and link to one classical verse monologue under 2 minutes to jemma.levy@cincyshakes.com

Reports to: Production Manager

Position Overview

The Lighting & Sound Supervisor is essential to the creative core of CSC, collaborating closely with the Producing Artistic Director, resident and guest designers, artistic associates, and the production team to ensure that CSC executes all of its projects to the highest artistic standard possible. The Lighting & Sound Supervisor is responsible for several designs annually and works on all productions as a technician and electrician.

The Lighting & Sound Supervisor has a base schedule of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Extended hours and modified workweeks are often necessary due to technical rehearsal schedules, rental appointments, special events, and specific production needs.

Responsibilities

Production: Electrics & A/V Department Head

• Oversee electrics & A/V department, including:

  • Maintain inventory of expendables; order supplies and stock items as needed.

  • Oversee lighting & A/V department maintenance.

  • Manage overhire labor within the lighting and A/V departments. This includes hiring, onboarding evaluating and coaching these team members.

  • Make purchases required for design execution and department expendables.

  • Source and oversee CSC rentals (equipment is maintained, cleaned, and returned on time).

  • Lead strike and changeover calls, including set-up of tech tables and necessary equipment.

  • Serve as Production Electrician on all productions.

  • Serve as A/V Engineer on productions as needed. This may require work on nights and weekends for the duration of a production.

Carpentry:

• Assist in construction and installation of scenery for CSC Productions.

• Build and wire any necessary practical or Lighting/ A/V custom builds for productions

• Execute notes from designers and other production team members.

• Restore all production spaces to a clean and tidy fashion on a regular basis.

• Maintain and enforce high safety standards.

Fiscal:

• Collaborate with Production Manager to establish annual lighting & A/V department budgets including:

  • Material budget per production,

  • Overhire budgets,

  • Annual shop and expendable supply budgets, and

  • Capital expense recommendations.

• Submit expense reports and reimbursement requests weekly to Production Management.

• Analyze financial reports to observe spending patterns, budgetary issues, identify reporting or processing errors, and avoid overspending.

Management:

• Oversee Lighting and A/V shop and assist in prop shop management.

  • Schedule work in Lighting department to meet production deadlines.

  • Manage shop, equipment, and regular maintenance.

  • Maintain inventory of expendables; order supplies and stock items as needed.

  • Keep shop and storage areas clean and organized.

• Participate in staff annual review processes.

• Supervise LX and A/V shop staff including, overhire, and contractors. This includes hiring, onboarding, evaluating, coaching, and leading these team members.

• Maintain and enforce high safety standards.

General:

• Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.

• Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.

• Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals.

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.

• Maintain CPR certification provided by CSC.

• Other duties as requested by the Production Manager.

Qualifications

Technical:

• 3 years previous experience in electrics, sound, video and scenic carpentry. Experience in other departments including properties, rigging, automations, or management a plus.

• Comfortable problem solving and making decisions with limited supervision.

• Proficiency with PC use and the Microsoft Office suite.

• Proficiency with Mac use and Qlab suite.

• Proficiency with Dante, Symmetrix, Lightwright and other Lx & A/V programs

• Experience with ETC Lighting consoles and Yamaha Sound consoles

• Familiarity working in Vectorworks for drafting, construction drawings, plots, etc.

• Familiarity with standard scenic construction techniques and best practices.

• Previous experience budgeting designs and tracking expenses.

• Willingness to learn and enforce OSHA safety standards and industry safety best practices.

• Able to communicate with designers, directors, technicians, vendors, and other collaborators verbally and in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $50,000, received through bi-weekly payroll. In addition to their earnings, the Lighting & Sound Supervisor is eligible for benefits including:

• Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.

• Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.

• Paid holiday leave.

• Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.

• Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Life and AD&D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.

• Parental leave, short-term medical leave.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.

• Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents.

• Complimentary enrollment and membership to the YMCA which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, résumé, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.

Reports to: Production Manager

Start Date: Flexible

Position Overview

The Charge Artist is essential to the production team at CSC, collaborating closely with resident & guest designers, the Production Manager, and the Producing Artistic Director to ensure that CSC executes all of its projects to the highest artistic standard possible. The Charge Artist is responsible for several CSC mainstage and touring scenic designs per season in addition to serving as the paint charge for all CSC productions.

The base schedule for the Charge Artist is 9:00am-5:30pm Monday through Friday when we are not in a tech process opening a show. During those approximately 10-12 weeks a year, the schedule involves evenings and weekend hours such as Saturday-Friday 12pm-11pm (with breaks as needed). These extended hours and modified workweeks are regularly necessary due to install and technical rehearsals. This is a supervisory position with split managerial and hands-on requirements.

It is possible that all employees, including the Charge Artist, may be asked to assist departments beyond their area of focus or expertise in unusual circumstances.

Responsibilities

Production:

• Work collaboratively with Scenic and Properties designers on every production.

  • Collaborate with creative team to ensure a cohesive and world-class design product.

  • Adhere to production benchmark schedule for design phase executions.

  • Source rentals required for design execution.

  • Collaborate intimately with the Technical Director and Production Manager to ensure timely and accurate execution of designs while being respectful of design budgets.

  • Source and purchase items required for design execution.

  • Attend design launches, production meetings, technical rehearsals and first rehearsals.

• Present designs at first rehearsal if the production’s scenic designer is unable to attend.

• Supervise the paints department, including serving as the charge artist on all productions.

• General work calls including:

  • Participate in scenic strikes and changeovers.

  • Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals and build processes.

  • Participate in prop department execution and management.

Management:

• Oversee paint shop and assist in prop shop management.

  • Schedule work in paint department to meet production deadlines.

  • Manage shop, equipment, and regular maintenance.

  • Maintain inventory of expendables; order supplies and stock items as needed.

  • Keep shop and storage areas clean and organized.

• Participate in staff annual review processes.

• Supervise paint shop staff including overhire and contractors. This includes hiring, onboarding, evaluating, coaching, disciplining and leading these team members.

• Maintain and enforce high safety standards.

Fiscal:

• Collaborate with Production Manager to establish annual scenic, prop and paint department budgets, including:

  • Material budgets per production

  • Overhire budgets

  • Annual shop and expendable supply budgets

  • Capital expense recommendations

• Weekly expense reporting.

• Analyze financial reports to observe spending patterns, budgetary issues, identify reporting or processing errors, and avoid overspending.

General:

• Must have a reliable mode of personal transportation.

• Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook and Production Department Handbook.

• Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.

• Collaborate with the Production Manager and Producing Artistic Director to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.

• Other duties as requested by the Production Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $46,000, received through bi-weekly payroll. In addition to their earnings, the Charge Artist is eligible for benefits including:

• Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.

• Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.

• Paid holiday leave.

• Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.

• Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.

• Life and AD&D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.

• Parental leave, short-term medical leave.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.

• Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents.

• Complimentary enrollment and membership to the YMCA which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, résumé, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.