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.

FINANCE DIRECTOR
SCR is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the daily financial operations of the theatre.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of accounting and financial reporting for operating, PP&E and endowment funds; annual audit, tax reporting. This role serves as the primary liaison for portfolio managers (Canterbury Consulting). The Finance Director will work directly with the General Manager to provide a key function in all financial reporting for grants, surveys, and the budget.  This position also supervises the Accounting Department, including a Lead Accountant and Payables Accountant. A great fit for this role means you have an accounting or business management background with an interest in supporting the arts and/or nonprofit organizations. This position requires higher education (Accounting, Business, or Theatre Management) and/or 5+ years of related experience based on the level of responsibilities. Full position description, pay range, and application instructions may be found here.

The Education Office is always considering new part-time teaching artists and office assistants. The pay ranges for each position are listed below and are based on experience. Please send your resumes to [email protected].

• Teaching Artists: $50.00 – $60.00 hourly
• Office Assistants: $16.50 – $17.00 hourly

SCR is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – SCR seeks a Technical Director to lead and supervise our scenery department, which includes a full-time Assistant Technical Director, Master Carpenter, Automations Operator, and a part-time team of overhire carpenters. This team is responsible for budgeting, constructing/installing, and maintaining the show scenic elements for our 8-show season, conservatory productions, and special events. A great fit for this role means you enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of designers and leading a team of artisans with clear expectations for project completion dates and design execution. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated drafting, carpentry, and management experience. Full position description, pay range, and application instructions may be found here.

PROPS ARTISAN
SCR seeks a Props Artisan to join our Prop Shop team, which also includes a Props Supervisor, Assistant Props Supervisor, and a team of overhires. This role is essential to the fabrication and upkeep of the props for our 8-show season, conservatory productions, and special events. A great fit for this role means you enjoy being a hands-on craftsperson and problem-solving collaboratively with a diverse team of designers. Alongside the rest of the Props team, this position participates in the load-in and strike of props, set dressing, and maintenance for all productions, as well as the organization of props storage. 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