Employment and Auditions

South Coast Repertory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operation.

Production

WIG AND MAKEUP TECHNICIAN - South Coast Repertory is accepting resumes for a staff Wig and Makeup Technician for the 2013-2014 season. The W&M Technician’s primary responsibility is to act as run crew; other responsibilities include assisting the Wig and Makeup Supervisor in creating hairpieces and specialty makeups for all productions, show maintenance and occasional support of the wardrobe department when shows do not involve complex hair or makeup. Requirements include previous experience working with hair and makeup in a theatrical setting, proven competence styling and maintaining wigs and hairpieces, a solid knowledge of and theatrical makeup techniques. Previous wardrobe experience, ventilating and hair cutting skills are preferred. Seasonal full-time contract runs mid-August to mid-June. Salary plus benefits. Local candidates will also be considered for overhire positions. SCR values diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send a cover letter, resume, references and samples of previous work to Wendy Leef, Production Office Manager: email wendy@scr.org, or mail to her attention c/o South Coast Repertory, P.O. Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197. No phone calls please.

ELECTRICIAN/BOARD OPERATOR - South Coast Repertory is accepting resumes for a staff Electrician/Board Operator for the 2013-2014 season. Responsibilities include board operation for technical rehearsals and performances, assisting the Master Electrician with planning, changeover preparation, hang and focus for all productions, supervision of overhire teams, building/installing practicals and maintenance of plots and inventory. Technical theater degree or equivalent professional experience, familiarity with use and maintenance of high end theatrical lighting equipment and proven competence in programming and operation of the ETC Ion console are essential. Contract runs August to late June. Local candidates will also be considered for overhire positions. Salary plus benefits. SCR values diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send letter, resume and references to Wendy Leef, Production Office Manager: email wendy@scr.org, or mail to her attention c/o South Coast Repertory, P.O. Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197. No phone calls, please.

PROPERTIES ARTISAN/CARPENTER – South Coast Repertory is accepting resumes for a staff Properties Artisan for our 2013-2014 season. The Artisan’s primary responsibility is working with the Prop Master and Properties staff to build and maintain the wide variety of props required for all productions. Requirements include a technical theater degree or equivalent professional experience and a wide range of skills, which must include metal working, welding and carpentry, but could also include: furniture building, craft work (sculpture, casting, foam work), soft goods (upholstery, stitching), Electronics and/or puppet making and painting. The seasonal full time contract runs July through June, with a 4 week off-season hiatus. Salary plus benefits. Local applicants will also be considered for overhire postions. SCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operation. Please send cover letter, resume and references to Wendy Leef, Production Office Manager: email wendy@scr.org, or mail to her attention c/o South Coast Repertory, P.O. Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197. No phone calls please.

South Coast Repertory operates its Segerstrom and Argyros Stage theatres under LORT (League of Resident Theatres) B and D contracts. The theatre also produces three Theatre for Young Audiences productions that operate under a TYA contract.

Union Talent - SCR casts its season on a show by show basis. Photos and resumes from Los Angeles area actors may only be submitted for specific productions. As a rule, actors outside the LA area are not considered for casting purposes.

Non-Union Talent - From time to time, in accord with the guidelines of Actors Equity and the League of Resident Theatres, SCR is able to hire non-union talent. Photos and resumes accompanied by a cover letter may be submitted to the casting director.