The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply.
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Auditions
The resident professional performance company will be filled in accordance with our contract with Actors’ Equity Association (LOA, ref LORT-D). For the 2025 season, Weathervane is seeking union and non-union talent. Weathervane will also hire members of their 2025 Patchwork Players Troupe from these auditions. Weathervane hires from AEA auditions in NYC and Boston as well as unified theatre conferences (A1s, UPTAs, Strawhats).
NYC EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, December 9, 2024
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
CONTRACT
LOA
$589 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) – 2024 rates
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Weathervane Theatre’s 2025 Season (See breakdown). This is an 8-show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in 3-6 productions. We assemble a resident company of actors. We do not job in for individual productions with very few possible exceptions. Contracts range from 3 weeks to 19 weeks depending on casting. Contracts may start and conclude at any point during the season so specific conflicts or other jobs should not prevent members from attending.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief musical selection and short monologue that demonstrates versatility and how you might best fit into a repertory season. Focus on clear and specific storytelling. Please have additional selections ready upon request. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Actors’ Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Ethan Paulini, Producing Artistic Director
Robert H Fowler, Associate Artistic Director
Andrew Morrissey, Resident Musical Director
Marisa Kirby, Choreographer/Intern Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on/around June 16, 2025
First Performance on/around June 24, 2025
Closing on/around October 12, 2025
Holiday Programming on/around November 24 – December 14, 2025
*start dates determined by individual performance packages
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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Video submission
DUE DATE
Sunday, December 22, 2024
11:59 PM ET
CONTRACT
LOA
$589 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) – 2024 rates
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Weathervane Theatre’s 2025 Season (See breakdown). This is an 8-show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in 3-6 productions. We assemble a resident company of actors. We do not job-in for individual productions, with very few possible exceptions. Contracts range from 3 weeks to 19 weeks, depending on casting. Contracts may start and conclude at any point during the season, so specific conflicts or other jobs should not prevent members from attending.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send YouTube or Vimeo links ONLY. Include a brief musical selection and monologue that demonstrates how you might best fit into the 2025 productions.
SUBMIT TO
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on/around June 16, 2025
First Performance on/around June 24, 2025
Closing on/around October 12, 2025
Holiday Programming on/around November 24 – December 14, 2025
*start dates determined by individual performance packages
OTHER
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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BOSTON EPA
AUDITION DATE
Friday, February 21, 2025
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
CONTRACT
LOA
$589 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) – 2024 rates
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Weathervane Theatre’s 2025 Season (See breakdown). This is an 8-show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in 3-6 productions. We assemble a resident company of actors. We do not job-in for individual productions, with very few possible exceptions. Contracts range from 3 weeks to 19 weeks, depending on casting. Contracts may start and conclude at any point during the season, so specific conflicts or other jobs should not prevent members from attending.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief musical selection and short monologue that demonstrate versatility and how you might best fit into a repertory season. Focus on clear and specific storytelling. Please have additional selections ready upon request. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre
949 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215-1305
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Ethan Paulini, Producing Artistic Director
Robert H Fowler, Associate Artistic Director
Andrew Morrissey, Resident Musical Director
Marisa Kirby, Choreographer/Intern Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on/around June 16, 2025
First Performance on/around June 24, 2025
Closing on/around October 12, 2025
Holiday Programming on/around November 24 – December 14, 2025
*start dates determined by individual performance packages
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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Local auditions
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 3 - 7:30 PM
White Mountains Regional High School
(127 Regional Rd, Whitefield, NH)
Audition Requirements:
- 1-minute monologue of your choice. *
- 1-minute song of choice.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no accompanist. Please bring an instrumental track for your song selection. Amplification available. You may also sing a cappella.
*Female-identifying youth performers auditioning for What the Constitution Means to Me should prepare the side linked below
Seeking Actors of all ages
North Country Shakes: Shakespeare 101
Rehearsals start on/around Tuesday, May 28
What the Constitution Means to Me
Rehearsals start on/around Tuesday, June 4
Rehearsals start on/around Friday, June 14
Rehearsals start on/around Thursday, August 1
Rehearsals start on/around Thursday, September 26
Weathervane internship program
The Weathervane Theatre Internship Program (WIP) is a total immersion experience of practical theatre arts training and networking. WIPs live, work, learn, and play alongside the professional actors and staff from the Broadway and regional theatre communities and perform in original children’s theatre and Mainstage productions throughout the season. A rigorous schedule, WIPs increase their stamina, performance longevity, and work ethic rehearsing one show during the day while performing another at night. Interns are provided with housing, some meals, and a stipend.
Notable WIP alum: Brittney Johnson and 2018 Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel.
We will be hiring our 2024 interns from our NYC + Boston auditions, A1s, UPTAs, and Strawhats.
OPEN POSITIONS
Work With Us
The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Now hiring for Season 59. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at [email protected].
ADMINISTRATION
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at [email protected].
Dates of Employment – 5/28/24-10/13/24
Salary – $8 – $12/hour
Seeking LOCAL hires only.
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Description
Weathervane Theatre seeks Seasonal Part-Time Box Office Associates to provide excellent customer service to theatre patrons during our 59th season. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills in person and over the phone. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, reliable, prompt, and flexible. We seek positive, friendly, outgoing individuals who can work a flexible schedule, as the shifts available will vary weekly.
Duties:
- Sell new subscriptions and single tickets for all performances and events – over the phone, in person, and via email.
- Provide helpful information for performances, pricing options, parking, directions, and seating information.
- Patron Relations – resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
- Maintain familiarity with subscription and single ticket marketing initiatives, donor benefits, Weathervane Theatre events, and the website.
- Guide patrons through their online interactions when needed. Maintain a professional appearance in dress and attitude. Have a general appreciation for and understanding of live theatre.
- Patron record maintenance – filing and updating patron records.
- Assist with House Management as needed.
Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Summer-only and Fall-only positions are available.
Dates of Employment – 6/22/24-10/13/24
Salary – $10 – $12/hour
Seeking LOCAL hires only.
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Description
Weathervane Theatre seeks Seasonal Part-Time Associate House Managers to provide excellent customer service to theatre patrons during our 59th season. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills and be detail-oriented, reliable, prompt, and quick on their feet. We seek positive, friendly, outgoing individuals who can work a flexible schedule, as the shifts available will vary weekly and directly coordinate with our Mainstage performance schedule.
Duties:
- Collaborate with the front-of-house manager to ensure a smooth house operation during the performance.
- Work closely with the box office manager to resolve ticketing issues
- Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service from front-of-house staff.
- Provides an excellent patron experience at all performances.
- Patron Relations – resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
- Supervise volunteer ushers and assist with seating as needed.
- Have a general appreciation for and understanding of live theatre.
- If comfortable, associate house managers may be asked to give the pre-show curtain speech.
- Maintains the appearance of the lobby and all public areas; communicates with Maintenance as necessary to ensure a clean environment.
- Coordinates performance timelines with stage management, including pre-show chat, curtain speeches, and intermission.
- Completes and distributes house report for each performance.
- Provides leadership in emergency situations, including fire alarm and inclement weather warnings.
- Works closely with management to ensure proper staff is in place for all performances.
- Works to ensure all house management needs are met.
Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Summer-only and Fall-only positions are available.
MUSICIANS
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and video submissions of playing to the attention of the Resident Music Director Andrew Morrissey at [email protected].
Dates of Employment – 6/09/24-6/23/24
Salary: $500 a week
Housing: Single occupancy room with en suite bath
Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.
Description
Playing Trumpet 1 (trumpet, flugelhorn if you have it) for our production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Duties
- Attend one band rehearsal, tech rehearsals as needed, and all performances.
Dates of Employment – 6/09/24-6/23/24
Salary – $500 a week
Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath
Some food and meals provided, kitchen/food prep area for most meals
Description
Playing Reed 1 (alto sax, flute, oboe if you have it, tenor sax) for our production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. May cover some cues from the Reed 2 book as needed.
Duties
Attend one band rehearsal, tech rehearsals as needed, and all
performances.
Dates of Employment – 7/24/24-10/14/24
Salary – $400 a week
Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath
Some food and meals provided, kitchen/food prep area for most meals
Description
Everyone’s Talking About Jamie, The Full Monty, and Cabaret. Also would swing in for the closing portion of our run of The Wedding Singer. These shows run in rep, so performances are stretched over a longer period, each night being a different show.
Drum set provided by the theatre, but any extra cymbals and misc. Percussion to enhance the show would be great to bring.
Duties
- Attend one band rehearsal for each show, tech rehearsals as needed, and
all performances.
Technical
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at [email protected].
Dates of Employment – 7/22/24 – 10/16/24.
Note: Split contracts available for the right candidate. Please state availability with your submission
Salary – $400 a week
Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath
Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.
Description
This person works in collaboration with our Sound Designer to execute the designs for all productions. Design opportunities available if interested.
Duties
- Assist in load ins/out and changeovers
- Assist in maintaining the sound equipment, microphones, and speakers.
Desired Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of sound mechanics and design
- Ability to mix and run a soundboard
- Basic knowledge of microphones and elements
- Able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly.
A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.
BAR STAFF
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Bar Manager Andrew Morrissey at [email protected].
Dates of Employment – 6/13/24 – 10/13/24.
Salary – NH Server minimum wage + tips
Seeking LOCAL hires only
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Description
We are seeking experienced bar staff for our lobby bar. Weathervane Theatre is a live professional theatre with a bar open whenever a Mainstage performance or event occurs. We are looking for fun and energetic people to join our team and serve drinks and snacks before our shows. Servers must be reliable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and available on evenings, weekends, and select weekday afternoons. While experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidates.
Note: All interested applicants should apply as summer-only and fall-only positions are available.