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We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Season. Read below for more details:
Available Positions
1. Casting for the 25/26 Mainstage Season at Cincy Shakes
Open to both Equity and Non-Equity performers.
Performers may be cast in specific or multiple productions.
Note: Auditions are for performers aged 18 and older. Separate auditions may be held for younger performers if needed for a production.
2. 2025 Shakespeare in the Park Summer Touring Company
Non-Equity only.
6-8 actors needed for the 2025 FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is a traveling production and all performances are at outdoor venues across the region.
Schedule:
First Rehearsal: Monday, June 23, 2025
Opening Night: Friday, July 11, 2025
Performances July 11-Aug. 31: Performances booked each week from Tuesday - Sunday with Mondays off.
Closing Night: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Note: Actors must be available for the entire contract to be considered.
Audition Requirements
Prepare two contrasting monologues, including at least one Shakespeare piece (combined total not exceeding 3 minutes).
Auditions take place in-person at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Each audition slot will last for 10 minutes.
Audition Dates and Times:
For Members of Actor's Equity Association Only:
Day 1- Monday Jan. 13: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Day 2- Tuesday Jan. 14: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
For Non-Equity or Equity Actors:
Day 3- Wednesday Jan. 15: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
How to Apply and Audition
Submit your materials and schedule an audition by filling out the Cincy Shakes 2025-2026 Season Audition Application form online. Emailed materials will not be accepted
On the day of your audition, bring two printed copies of your headshot and resume.
Questions?
For inquiries, email Associate Artistic Director, Candice Handy at Candice.handy@cincyshakes.com
We look forward to seeing you in January!
About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. Operating out of The Otto M. Budig Theater, CSC hosts a year-round theatrical season in addition to special events, educational programming, and community engagement activities. In its theatrical portfolio, CSC executes up to ten mainstage productions and six touring productions annually. Beyond its theatrical portfolio, CSC collaborates with many local community and arts organizations.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) are priorities of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. CSC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. All team members are expected to advance CSC’s DEIA commitments.
Learn more about us online here.
Current Openings
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.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company could not exist without the generosity of our community. Countless people have given of their time, treasure, and talent and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Ushering
Over 25,000 patrons come to see a mainstage production at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company every year! We are committed to make every visit a fun and memorable experience. Our dedicated volunteers contribute their time and talents to help us achieve an elegant and friendly atmosphere that keeps our guests coming back to each and every show.
Responsibilities- Ushers are required to arrive an hour before the show starts, typically at 6:30 pm for evening performances or 1 pm for matinees. Upon arrival, you'll participate in a brief meeting led by the Front of House Manager to review your assignments and the specifics for that day's production. Your responsibilities include scanning guest tickets and assisting with theater seating arrangements.
During the performance, you'll have access to a padded seat at the back of the theater, from where you can both enjoy the show and keep an eye on the audience. After the performance concludes, we ask that you help with cleaning the theater by picking up any litter. This volunteer position offers the perk of watching our shows free of charge! Moreover, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability, allowing you to volunteer for as many or as few shows as you prefer.
Interested? Click here to create an account on our Volunteer Management platform.
Questions? Please email Rachel Woellner, Front of House Manager.
