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As an equal opportunity employer The Acting Company is committed to opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. The Company has a commitment that all employees have the right to work in an office, theater, or any situation without discrimination.

 

Tour Staff

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

 
 

We are currently accepting applications for the following tour staff positions for our 2025-2026 National Tour, titles To Be Announced:

Technical Director

General: The Acting Company seeks a Touring Technical Director (TD) for their 2025-26 National Tour. The TD will join the production during its design and rehearsal process in NYC while beginning the tour advance with the Production Manager. The TD will lead load in and the tech of the production at its regional presenting theatre with the rest of the technical tour staff. While on the road, the TD will lead the scenic load-in, coordinating the work of all departments and tour staff (Lighting Supervisor, Sound Supervisor, Wardrobe Supervisor, Stage Management) at each tour venue. The TD will be a leader on the tour and must be dedicated to creating safe, open, and productive workspaces. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage design in pre-production process, resolving issues of scale, budget, scheduling, design, or communication alongside the Production Manager. 

  • Supervise and oversee updates with the build shop on ensuring scenic elements are built for tour feasibility. 

  • Supervise tour production personnel in coordination with the Producing Director, Associate Producer, Production Manager, and Company Manager. 

  • Coordinate and lead meetings with presenting house personnel to discuss tour advance information, serving as primary technical liaison between tour and venues. 

  • Lead scenic load-in and notes during tech to prepare for putting the show on the road after its initial run. 

  • Create tour truck pack plan in collaboration with tour staff and Production Manager. Prep and restock department kits with tour staff and Production Manager in preparation for tour. 

  • Prepare for and oversee load in and strike at each tour venue – maintaining safety, efficiency, and the quality of the design execution within each venue’s idiosyncrasies. 

  • Act as point of contact on the road for tour travel vehicles (bus & truck), coordinating arrival time and loading dock locations with the presenting houses. 

  • Facilitate any additional rehearsals needed on tour with Company Management and Stage Management. 

  • Ensure that all technical equipment (soft goods, props, etc.) is fully repaired, maintained, cleaned, returned (if rented), and packed for storage at the end of the tour. 

Qualifications: 

  • At least 5 years of carpentry, technical direction, production management, or equivalent experience 

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull 100lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs. 

  • Basic drafting skills are a plus. 

  • Hands-on experience in a management position on a theatrical tour is a plus. 

  • A valid US driver's license is a plus. 

  • Must have NYC housing for pre-production weeks. Housing provided during Tech process and Tour. 

Production Timeline & Fees (as of March 2025, subject to change, exact dates TBD):  

  • June – September 2025: Pre-Production / Tour Advance 

  • TD works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for design process, shop build check-ins, and tour advance  

  • Remote work possible, hours flexible 

  • $30/hour 

  • September – November 2025: Rehearsal Support / Tour Advance 

  • September 23rd, 2025: First Day of Great Expectations Rehearsal 

  • October 7th, 2025: First Day of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Rehearsal 

  • TD works hourly, as needed for company introductions, initial rehearsal setup, rehearsal support, production and design meetings, and advance meetings. 

  • $30/hour 

  • November 16th – December 6th, 2025: Tech & Previews in Ventura, CA 

  • TD begins full-time, onsite work for Tech and Tour Advance 

  • $1,250/week 

  • December 7th, 2025 – December 24th, 2026: Tour Advance & Prep  

  • TD advances tour with tour staff 

  • Remote possible 12/7-12/19, 12/19-12/24 strike in Ventura, CA. 

  • $1,250/week, pro-rated for holiday week 

  • January 12th – March 1, 2026: National Tour 

  • TD works full-time on the road 

  • Dates include a final week post tour to pack the show, make returns, finish final paperwork 

  • $1,250/week 

  • March 2 – March 8, 2026: Pack up 

  • TD works hourly as needed to unpack truck, return rentals, and clean up kit (20-40 hrs) 

  • $30/hour 

Equal Opportunity employer: The Acting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  

Salary:  $1,250/week while in production. Pre-production work will be paid on an hourly basis ($30/hr) as needed. Once in production, the position is overtime exempt. Housing provided on the road. 

Application Process: Fill out this form. Note that it will require you to upload a pdf of your resume.  

Internships

CURRENTLY FILLED

 
 

We are not currently accepting internship applications. The Acting Company is an official program partner with CUNY Cultural Corps.  For more information about our internship program, please read all about it here.

Casting

AUDITIONS

 
 

No Auditions Currently Scheduled. Watch here for information on upcoming auditions.

 

OPEN CASTING

 
 

The Acting Company is dedicated to the development of the actor and has been since our founding.  We maintain an open casting policy and will accept unsolicited headshots and resumes and consider each individually for current and future casting.

Resumes and headshots can be mailed to:
Casting Department
The Acting Company
PO Box 898
New York NY 10108-0898

They can also be emailed to us.  If you are interested in submitting virtually please send an email to dbrain@theactingcompany.org.  Please indicate your name, the date, and “Audition Request” in the subject line.

If you don't have a headshot or resume?  You can include a recent photo as an attachment to an email telling us about yourself and if there is a specific production that you are interested in.

Submissions

SYNOPSES ONLY

 
 

We don’t accept unsolicited submissions of scripts. If you are interested in working with us, contact our Producing Director Devin Brain to open a dialogue and submit a Synopsis request.