Scroll below for job listings, auditions, internships and more! The Playhouse offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(K), paid vacation and much more. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
The Executive Assistant/Board Liaison works closely with and reports to both the Producing Artistic and Managing Directors to ensure that the Playhouse’s executive office operates in an organized, timely, and accurate manner. They provide direct administrative support for the daily affairs of these two executives. In addition, they work with the Board of Trustees to make sure that Board members have all of the proper information, communication, and materials they need to conduct their work on behalf of the Playhouse. The position interacts with Senior Department Managers regularly and helps to facilitate internal and external communications as necessary.
This is a prime opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who wishes to work in the heart of a cornerstone arts organization and will allow the successful candidate to collaborate with and learn from local and national arts leaders.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position reporting to both the Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director. Office hours average 35 hours per week; ability to work additional hours including occasional evenings and weekends based on business needs is required.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Abby.Marcus@cincyplay.com and cc: Dawn Mundy, Director of HR, Equity & Inclusion at Dawn.Mundy@cincyplay.com. A review of applications will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
Learn MoreResponsible for the safe, accurate and timely movement, maintenance, storage, management, and organization of all prop elements during tech rehearsal and performances in Moe & Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre. May at times be assigned to work in other departments.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production at Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com by May 2, 2025. Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
Learn MoreThe Cutter/ Draper is responsible for working with the Costume Shop Manager in the construction and preparation of all assigned production costumes. They will communicate directly with the Costume Designer to understand and create the designer’s vision for the costume pieces. This position will supervise and delegate projects to Costume Shop Staff and overhire as assigned within given timelines and budgets.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Gordon DeVinney, Costume Shop Manager Gordon.DeVinney@cincyplay.com and Valerie Perez, Assistant Production Manager Val.Perez@cincyplay.com. No phone calls, please.
Learn MorePlayhouse in the Park seeks over-hire backstage crew in multiple departments to be responsible for running various technical elements of shows during performances. Physical locations for this job will include the new, state-of-the-art Mainstage Theatre Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre and the recently renovated Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theater, and the accompanying backstage and support areas. These positions report directly to the Production Stage Manager and Stage Management Staff.
These are temporary positions that will span 4-8 weeks depending on the production. These positions will require work outside normal business hours, including, but not limited to, evenings and weekends.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production, at Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com and cc: Val Perez, Production Manager, Val.Perez@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate is identified. No phone calls, please.
Learn MoreThe Audio/Video Supervisor is responsible for working with sound and video designers for all productions at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in both the 188 Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theater as well as the 530 Seat Moe & Jack’s Place, The Rouse Theater. Responsibilities include communication with all design teams and necessary vendors, planning and management of necessary system builds and installation of any audio or video systems as required. This position manages two full time seasonal Audio Engineers and necessary overhire and run crew.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Josh Escajeda, Director of Production at Josh.Escajeda@cincyplay.com. The review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
This summer we are particularly seeking instructors who can teach voice and accompany students on the piano, though candidates who do not possess these stills will also be considered. The instructor will teach a variety of classes that may include but are not limited to acting, improvisation, writing, singing, dance, stage combat (if certified) crafts, rehearsal and performance, and other specialties for one to eight weeks during our 2025 summer. Select instructors may also be asked to direct one of our Performance Academy shows. In addition to their teaching duties, Instructors will help to mentor Teaching Artist Fellows during the course of the camp day by co-teaching, observing teaching and providing feedback. Instructors may be assigned to any of our locations over the course of the summer including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ignite Academy, and Mason Community Center/Mason High School.
The instructor is responsible for teaching participants, implementing curriculum, directing (as assigned), mentoring teaching Artist Fellows, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and fun camp environment.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com with the subject line: Summer Camp
Instructor Application. No phone calls please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified
The Teaching Artist is responsible for check-in and check-out, implementing curriculum, teaching participants, communicating with partners onsite at the schools, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and exciting classroom environment.
This position is a part-time, temporary, seasonal position with an hourly rate of $35. The hours will be based on individual classes and the needs of the school/partner. Afterschool Classes take place in Fall, Winter, and Spring and are typically eight sessions that start between 2:00 and 3:30 and last 30 – 90 minutes. This position typically teaches 1-5 hours per week when classes are in session. This position requires travel to school and community center venues, including locations throughout the tri-state area. After School Teaching Artist will be paid for teaching time and 30 minutes total of travel/set up time per day.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.
The In-School Workshop Teaching Artist is responsible for teaching participants using theatre and arts integration techniques, implementing curriculum, communicating with teachers and partners onsite at the schools, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and exciting classroom environment.
This is a temporary, occasional position with an hourly rate of $25-$35. This position typically teaches between 5 and 30 hours per week on assigned weeks. School Workshops Teaching Artists will be paid for teaching time and 30 minutes total of entrance and exit time per day. Hours and weeks will be based on individual classes and the needs of the school.
This position requires travel to school locations throughout the tri-state area. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to take School Workshop assignments in a variety of locations, therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.
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