Employment and Auditions

Our seasonal programming includes LORT B (mainstage), LORT D (second stage), and TYA contracts, as well as workshops and staged readings. SCR casts actors who are members of Actors Equity Association with some exceptions pending cast size. Non-union talent if often cast by actors in our local community as well as former and current students of SCR's Acting Intensive Program. Current LORT-AEA & TYA Actor weekly salaries range from $595-$1,100 for our stages. Interested artists can submit their headshots and resumes by email to the casting office. SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER – South Coast Repertory (SCR) is seeking a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to join our six-person Development team. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with mid-level donors and corporate partners. This frontline officer oversees a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors, ensuring personalized engagement strategies to drive philanthropic support for SCR’s annual $3.3 million Annual Fund. The MGO supports SCR’s mission, strategic goals, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging core values through their commitment to strengthening donor relations, devising creative solutions for new donor cultivation, and championing SCR’s artistic endeavors with the community. Full position description, pay range, and application instructions may be found here.

COSTUME SUPERVISOR – South Coast Repertory is seeking a Costume Supervisor to oversee operations of the Costume Shop and Wardrobe departments. The Costume Supervisor project manages the relevant needs for SCR’s 8-show season, conservatory productions, and special events. This role leads and motivates a team of full-time and overhire stitchers, cutters/drapers, first hands, design assistants, the wardrobe supervisor, and dressers. A great fit for this role means you enjoy collaborating with a diverse team of designers and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced, artistic environment. Full position description, pay range, and application instructions may be found here.

WIG, HAIR, & MAKEUP TECHNICIAN – South Coast Repertory is seeking a Wig, Hair, and Makeup Technician to support the Wig, Hair, and Makeup Supervisor. This role is to serve as the lead wig and makeup run crew and maintenance operations for our 8-show season, conservatory productions, and special events. This position also assists with the building and upkeeping of wigs and Wig Shop organization. A great fit for this role means you enjoy building supportive relationships with regularly changing casts and production teams, as well as being a hands-on technician backstage. Full position description, pay range, and application instructions may be found here.

SCENIC ARTIST OVERHIRE – South Coast Repertory is seeking experienced Scenic Artists to join our overhire pool for our 23/24 season. These positions require a range of skills: layout, color matching and mixing, cartooning, sculpting, faux finishes, detail painting techniques, and experience with spray equipment. Fine art background and experience working in a fast paced shop environment are a plus. Overhires are hired on a project to project basis, $20/hr. SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please email your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER – South Coast Repertory is seeking experienced AEA Stage Managers for our 24/25 season. SCR’s seasonal programming includes LORT B (mainstage), LORT D (second stage), and TYA contracts. Current LORT-AEA & TYA Stage Manager weekly salaries range from $820-$1,315. These positions are hired on a per project basis. To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]. SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

WIG, HAIR, & MAKEUP TECHNICIANS – South Coast Repertory is continuously accepting applications for Wig, Hair, & Makeup Technician crew members to help run our shows. General requirements include backstage experience, hair styling skills, makeup application skills, reliability, and strong people skills. Wig & facial hair experience is a plus, but we’re happy to teach necessary skills as needed. Wig, Hair, & Makeup Technicians are hired on a show-to-show basis with typical shows running 4-5 weeks and occasional sub coverage. Pay is $20/hr plus paid parking. To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]. SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PROP ARTISAN OVERHIRE – South Coast Repertory is currently seeking experienced Prop Artisans to join our overhire pool for our 23/24 season. These positions require a range of skills (but not necessarily all) of the following:  carpentry, metal working, welding, furniture building and restoration, upholstery, sewing, draperies, sculpting, casting, painting, and faux finishes. General requirements include applicable training or equivalent professional experience in the field, being comfortable working at heights, ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication and collaborative skills. Fine art background and experience working in a fast paced shop environment are a plus. Overhires are hired on a project to project basis, $18-20/hr (depending on experience). SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please email your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

COSTUME SHOP OVERHIRES – The costume shop is continuously accepting applications for multiple roles. These part-time, temporary positions are filled on a show to show basis, which can vary from two to eight week engagements. Please note housing is not provided for these roles. The pay ranges for each position are listed below and are based on experience. To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]. SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Stitcher: $18.00 – $19.00 hourly
• First Hand: $19.00 – $20.00 hourly
• Cutter/Draper: $20.00 – $24.00 hourly
• Tailor: $25.00 – $28.00 hourly
• Crafts: $18.00 – $22.00 hourly