Employment

THE ARUNDEL BARN PLAYHOUSE
53 Old Post Rd,    Arundel, ME 04046

Administration Telephone: after 3/10/13 (207) 985-5553 

Adrienne Grant, Producing Artistic Director
www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com
producer@arundelbarnplayhouse.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

TECHNICAL STAFF 

Technical Director, Master Carpenter, Set Designer/Scenic Painter, 2 Stage Managers/Properties, 2 Costume Designers, Lighting Designer/Master Electrician,

 Musical Director, Marketing Director/Graphic Artist, Personnel Director

ACTORS 5 MALE AND 5 FEMALE WHO CAN SING, ACT & DANCE

The Arundel Barn Playhouse will present Summer Season 2013 in the tourist area of Kennebunkport, Maine.  The Playhouse is located in beautiful southern New England with ocean beaches, golf, biking, canoeing, restaurants and other summer amenities.  It is 1¼ hrs from Boston and 30 min from Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Summer climate is general in the high 80’s with low 80’s humidity.

Our facility includes a proscenium stage with audience area seating (216) in a farm barn built in the 1800’s. Scene shop and offices are next to theatre. The farmhouse residence is at the playhouse. 1 block down the road is the Annex, which houses   a second residence, costume shop, rehearsal space & costume & prop storage. All shops are moderately equipped.

In 2013, we will present 12 weeks (June 11 to September 1) in a climate of artistic collaboration with seasoned and  some aspiring professionals: Our current plans include The Andrew Brothers opening June 11, Chicago OR Drowsy Chaperone opening  June 25, Shrek, The Musical opening July 7, All Shook Up opening  July 23 and TBA opening August 20 . (Entire season subject to change) Actors are hired for 3 to 5 shows.  All other staff is hired for the entire season.

We are hiring a Technical Director (possible set design opport), Master Carpenter, 2 Stage Managers, 2 Costume Designer/Coordinator, Set Designer/Scenic Artist, Lighting Designer/Master Electrician.   All Salaried and include housing.  Time commitment for technical staff is May 26^th thru September 5, 2011.  Professionals & qualified students may apply. Pls send tech/design resumes via email to Adrienne Grant  at producer@arundelbarnplayhouse.com or by US Mail to A Grant, 4013 North Ocean Dr #9, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308 until March 3 and after that, directly to the theatre.

We are also hiring a Marketing Director/Graphic Artist and a Personnel Director both beginning May 26 to Sept 3  and a Musical Director (May 26  to September  1)   All salaried and include housing.   

Actors must be strong vocalists, can act and dance. Actors are hired from our own NYC appointment auditions in February  (ad in Backstage in Jan), and we also hire from   NETC and Strawhats NY.in March. Our attendance at auditions at SETC auditions is very limited, since we spend much time in the Job Contact Area. We only hire actors who are seen in person or have worked for us before. All actors are salaried $175 to $225 week with housing and kitchen privileges included. Time commitment for actors varies from 3 to 5 productions (approx 11 to 15 weeks).  Publicity work is required.

More information concerning our New York City auditions in February will be posted in January.

Actors who cannot audition in person, please do not send emails, resumes, headshots, etc to the Producer as time does not permit their utilization.  Adrienne Grant is available in Florida (Lauderdale area) during December. January and February if you are working and would like her to attend your performance or workspace. producer@arundelbarnplayhouse.com.  ALL CONTRACTS require that staff fulfill their entire commitment.  This is a highly enforced condition.

Professional summer theatre is a rewarding experience. It is an opportunity to work with five different highly skilled directors from around the country. An opportunity to play roles that young actors would wait years for.  A time to make contacts in the business and make decisions about yourself. It is also a season of hard work intended for those who wish to work in a professional, highly-focused environment.  Applicants need to have the ability to get along well with others. Summer theatre at Arundel Barn Playhouse is an opportunity to add to your resume and to make contacts in the NYC area.  We look forward to discussing the opportunities at the Arundel Barn Playhouse with you.  Peace.