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The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply.

Auditions

BridgeCo

Open Positions

Auditions

Auditions for the 2025 resident professional performance company have concluded following our contract with the Actors’ Equity Association (LOA, ref LORT-D). Union and non-union talent were hired from AEA auditions in NYC and Boston, the A1 theatre conference, and video submissions. Additional local talent will be cast from local auditions on Sunday, May 4th & Monday, May 5th.

The resident professional performance company will be filled in accordance with our contract with Actors’ Equity Association (LOA, ref LORT-D). For the 2026 season, Weathervane is seeking union and non-union talent. Weathervane will also hire members of their 2026 Bridge Company from these auditions. Weathervane hires from AEA auditions in NYC and Boston, as well as unified theatre conferences (A1s) and video submissions.

NYC EPA & ECC

Weathervane held its NYC EPA on Wednesday, January 14 and its NYC ECC on Thursday, January 15

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, January 15, 2026
2 PM (E)
and 4 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$610 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) – 2025 rates

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for Weathervane Theatre’s 2026 Season.

This is a 10 show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in 2-7 productions. We do not job in for individual productions with very few possible exceptions.

Contracts range from 2 weeks to 21 weeks depending on casting and responsibilities within the rep. Contracts may start and conclude at any point during the season so specific conflicts or other jobs should not prevent members from attending.

Actors of all genders and ethnic identities are encouraged to audition for the 61st Season of the Weathervane Theatre.

Contracts range from 2 to 21 weeks, depending on casting and the rep’s responsibilities. Contracts may start and end at any time during the season, so conflicts or other commitments should not prevent members from attending.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief musical selection that demonstrates how you might best fit into the 2026 productions. Focus on clear and specific storytelling. Please have additional selections, including a monologue, 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, Resident Choreographer/ Bridge Company Director

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin on/around June 8, 2026
First Performance on/around June 18, 2026
Closing on/around October 11, 2026

*start dates determined by individual performance packages

OTHER

ECC 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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

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Video submission

At this time, Weathervane Theatre is no longer accepting submissions for its 2026 resident professional company. Virtual submissions for BridgeCo are accepted through Saturday, February 14th.

 

BOSTON EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, January 23, 2025
9 AM – 5 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$610 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) – 2025 rates

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Weathervane Theatre’s 2026 Season (See breakdown).

This is a 10-show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in 2-7 productions. We do not job in for individual productions with very few possible exceptions.

Contracts range from 2 weeks to 21 weeks, depending on casting and responsibilities within the rep. 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 Center for the Arts – Plaza Theatre

539 Tremont Street

Boston, MA 02116

Studio 204

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Ethan Paulini, Producing Artistic Director
Robert H Fowler, Associate Artistic Director
Andrew Morrissey, Resident Musical Director
Marisa Kirby, Resident Choreographer/Bridge Company Director

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin on/around June 8, 2026
First Performance on/around June 18, 2026
Closing on/around October 11, 2026

*start dates determined by individual performance packages

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will not be provided. Producer will run all aspects of this audition
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

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Local auditions

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 3 - 5 PM
The Grange
(29 Maple St, Whitefield, NH)

Monday, May 5, 2025 | 4 - 6 PM
White Mountains Regional High School
(127 Regional Rd, Whitefield, NH)

Audition Requirements:

  1. 1-minute monologue of your choice. 
  2.  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.

Seeking Actors of all ages

North Country Shakes: Shakespeare In Love (And Laughter)

Rehearsals start on/around Tuesday, May 28

Grease

Rehearsals start on/around Friday, June 6

Waitress

Rehearsals start on/around Thursday, July 10

One Man, Two Guvnors

Rehearsals start on/around Monday, July 28

The Producers

Rehearsals start on/around Saturday, September 20

BridgeCO

BridgeCO is a competitive program that offers total immersion in performance and theatre, specifically crafted to bridge the gap between educational training with professional opportunities.

  • Comprised of an ensemble of 4-5 elite performers, each with advanced skills in various disciplines, including classical text.

  • Throughout the season, BridgeCO members will:

    • Showcase their talents in our 2026 Mainstage season.

    • Participate in four Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) touring productions.

    • Lead our innovative SITS program (Shakespeare In The Schools).

BridgeCO members will be hired from our NYC and Boston auditions and video submissions.

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 61. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at weathervanejobs@gmail.com.

ADMINISTRATION

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at weathervanejobs@gmail.com.

Dates of Employment – 6/16/25-10/12/25

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 60th 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 – 6/25/25-10/12/25

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 60th 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 weathervanejobs@gmail.com.

Dates of Employment – 6/09/25-8/31/25 (or 8/16)

Salary: $400+ a week, commensurate with experience.

Housing: Single occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

Music Direct Weathervane’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Series and the Mainstage production of Grease. Assistant music direct Jagged Little Pill and Waitress.

Duties:

Mainstage Productions

  • Jagged Little Pill – Rehearsal accompanist 
  • Grease – Music Director, Keys 1, Conductor
  • Waitress – Rehearsal accompanist/Keys 2 (Keys 2 if available through 8/31)

TYA (Patchwork Players Productions):

Note: These productions will have tracks. 

  • The Wizard of Oz (30-minute version)
  • Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
  • Original Disney revue

Those interested should email their resume and video examples of playing to Weathervane Resident Music Director Andrew Morrissey at andrewmorrisseymusic@gmail.com

Technical

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Operations Manager Rien Schlecht at weathervanejobs@gmail.com.

Dates of Employment – 6/08/26 – 10/18/26. Dates are flexible and anyone with any kind of availability should apply.

Salary – $11,400 broken down into weekly payments

Housing: Single occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

The preferred candidate will work in collaboration with Artistic Leadership,  Operations Manager, Production Manager, Guest Directors, and Designers to execute designs for all productions, lead a team for load ins/outs, changeovers, and assist in maintaining scenic elements, and keep a clean and organized working environment. An ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of scenic construction, creative problem solving skills, show qualities of leadership, be able to guide a technical team through a season, be responsible for ordering and keeping materials stocked, and be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is required.

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

Dates of Employment – 6/22/26 – 10/07/26 (Dates are flexible – anyone with any kind of availability should apply)

Salary – $4,650 broken into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

This person works in collaboration with our Resident Lighting Designer to execute the designs for all productions, assist in load ins/outs, changeovers, and assist in maintaining lighting instruments. Design opportunities available and encouraged. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of scenic lighting, gels, lighting equipment and boards, be able to use extension ladders and work in a grid and be able to lift 30lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.  

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

Dates of Employment – 6/18/26 – 08/30/26 (Dates are flexible – anyone with any kind of availability should apply)

Salary – $4,200 broken into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

This person will work closely with the other designers and directors and will collaborate with the other properties designer for the design and creation of properties for all productions (Tick, Tick Boom, Private Lives, Rent, Xanadu, Come From Away, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, TYA Series). An ideal candidate will have the skills to build and create unique props to be used throughout the season, be creative and resourceful, be self-motivating and collaborative, have the ability to maintain the props for the duration of the contract, and the ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

Dates of Employment – 6/22/26 – 10/14/26 (Dates are flexible – anyone with any kind of availability should apply)

Salary – $6,600 broken into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

This person works in collaboration with another Sound Designer to execute the designs for all productions, assist in load ins/out, changeovers, and assist in maintaining the sound equipment, microphones, and speakers. An ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of sound mechanics and design, mixing and running a sound board, basic knowledge of microphones and elements, and be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.
 
Design opportunities available if interested.  

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

Dates of Employment – 6/11/25-10/14/26 (Dates are flexible and anyone with any kind of availability should apply.)

Salary: $7,200 broken down into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

The preferred candidate will work in collaboration with our Technical Director, Director, and other Designers to execute designs for all productions, assist in load ins/outs, changeovers, and assist in maintaining scenic elements, and keep a clean and organized working environment. An ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of scenic painting, strong painting skills, a standard knowledge of different painting styles, mixing color, and be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly, and strong leadership skills and the ability to guide a scenic team. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required. Housing and some meals provided.
 
Design Opportunities if interested!

Dates of Employment – 6/15/26 – 10/18/26. (Dates are flexible and anyone with any kind of availability should apply.)

Salary – $5,000-$5,500 broken into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

The preferred candidate will work in collaboration with our Paint Charge to execute designs for all productions, assist in load ins/outs, changeovers, and assist in maintaining scenic elements, and keep a clean and organized working environment. An ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of scenic painting, strong painting skills, a standard knowledge of different painting styles, mixing color, and be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

Dates of Employment – 6/15/26 – 10/18/26. (Dates are flexible and anyone with any kind of availability should apply.)

Salary – $5,000-$6,000 broken into weekly payments

Housing: Double occupancy room with en suite bath

Some food and meals provided. Kitchen access.

Description

The preferred candidate will work in collaboration with other carpenters and the Technical Director to execute the construction and building of scenic designs for all productions, assist in load ins/outs, changeovers, and assist in maintaining scenic elements. An ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of basic carpentry and construction methods, standard knowledge of shop tools and materials, how to use them safely, and be able to lift 75 lbs repeatedly. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required. Housing and some meals provided. 

The Weathervane Repertory Theatre is a diverse and inclusive group of artists; everyone interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to weathervanejobs@gmail.com

BAR STAFF

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Bar Manager Andrew Morrissey at weathervanejobs@gmail.com.

Dates of Employment – 6/25/25 – 10/12/25.

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.

Volunteers

Each season Weathervane Theatre relies on the generosity of volunteers to assist with performance ushering, audience services, and behind-the-scenes support.

Interested in volunteering?

Season 61 BridgeCo Audition Information

Submissions due February 14th

Required materials

• Headshot
• Resume
• YouTube or Vimeo links of the following
- 2 contrasting 32-bar musical cuts
- Shakespeare monologue
- dance/movement reel
- a brief video introducing yourself and your interest in working at Weathervane


NOTE: Please thoroughly read the BridgeCO info packet before submitting.

Submissions will be reviewed by:

BridgeCO Director  Marisa Kirby

Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini

Associate Artistic Director Robert H. Fowler

Resident Music Director Andrew Morrissey

Guest Director Nathaniel P. Claridad