Careers & Casting
An institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect.
At Geva Theater, we are committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our programming, casting, hiring of guest artists, and recruitment of staff in all departments.
Opportunities at Geva
Employment
As Rochester’s professional theatre, we take particular
responsibility to reflect the community we serve. To
that end, for all employment opportunities, we actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities. All are welcome here.
Career Development
For information about internships and apprenticeships for current college students, and directing fellowships for recent post-grad theatre directors, please email lrhyner@gevatheatre.org.
Job Openings
Geva Theatre Center (Geva) is seeking its next Executive Director, an ambitious leader who is ready to bring in new ideas and activate plans to generate increasing support for the company’s impressive artistic work. Geva has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to facilitate this search, and a complete Position Profile and details on the application process can be found on their website at: https://mcaonline.com/searches/executive-director-geva
Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Assistant Technical Director. The ATD will participate in the construction and installation of scenic elements, work closely with the Technical Director to help generate build and installation schedules, draft working drawings, oversee both full time shop employees and over-hire labor, and maintain production equipment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional, positive, and have the following: a college degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership & communication skills, self-motivation, strong carpentry and metal working skills, working computer knowledge, experience with Vectorworks and CNC programming preferred, excellent knowledge of best practices for current construction and rigging techniques, 2+ years technical theater experience. Experience with stage automation is preferred. This is a full time, seasonal position, includes benefits and starts ASAP. Pay range is $18 – $22 per hour. Please complete the online application form here. Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.
LEAD CARPENTER – Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Lead Carpenter. The person will participate in the construction and installation of scenic elements, work closely with the Technical Director to help generate build and installation schedules, draft working drawings, oversee both full time shop employees and over-hire labor, and maintain production equipment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional, positive, and have the following: a college degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership & communication skills, self-motivation, strong carpentry and metal working skills, working computer knowledge, experience with CAD and CNC programming preferred, excellent knowledge of best practices for current construction and rigging techniques, 2+ years technical theater experience. Experience with stage automation is preferred. This position starts ASAP, includes benefits. Pay rate is $17-18 per hour. Please complete the online application form here. Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.
CARPENTER – Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B&D regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for a Carpenter. This position reports to the Technical Director. Responsibilities include construction, installation, and strike of scenery, maintaining shop tools and inventory, leading both full time shop staff and over hire. Candidate must have professional theatre experience, skills in wood and metal construction, and theatrical rigging. Experience with automation, pneumatics is preferred. This position starts ASAP and is full time, seasonal, exempt position with benefits. Pay range of $15.00-$17.00 an hour. Please complete the online application form here. Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B&D regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for part time production positions including: Backstage Run Crew, Follow Spot Operator, Wardrobe Run Crew, Scenic Carpenter, Scenic Artist, Props Artisan, Stitcher, Costume Crafts, Light and Sound Board Operators, Lighting and Audio Technicians. Under the supervision of the applicable Production department head, job duties will include the construction, maintenance and/or operation of various production elements. The ideal candidate will be diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. Positions are on a part-time, “show-by-show” basis and will require evening and weekend work hours. Applications are accepted and filed on an ongoing basis, if a position is needed candidates that have applied will be contacted. Please complete the online application form here. Pay rate of $15.00 an hour. Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome here.
Geva is committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity. inclusion and anti-racist theater in
recruitment of staff in all departments. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, LGBTQ
individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer. All are
welcome here.
Casting
Geva is a member of the League of Resident Theatres and works under an agreement with Actors Equity Association (AEA), the union of professional actors and stage managers. By agreement, most (but not all) adult actors are required to be members of AEA.
General auditions for both union and non-union actors are held annually, prior to the beginning of each new season, at which time local actors are invited to present monologues and/or songs.
Local non-union casting is conducted in Rochester by Geva’s artistic staff. Please check this space for further information about any and all local casting calls.
If you have any questions about casting at Geva, please email Casting@GevaTheatre.org
Casting Call
Geva Theatre is pleased to announce youth auditions (ages 5-13) for A Christmas Carol! This year’s performances begin on November 28 and run in the Wilson Stage through December 30. Rehearsals will likely commence in the week of November 5. We will be hosting auditions on Tuesday, August 8 from 4-7pm at The Avenue BlackBox Theatre (780 Joseph Ave, Rochester, NY 14621), on Saturday, August 12 from 3-6pm at Geva Theatre (75 Woodbury Blvd), and Tiny Tim auditions and callbacks on Monday, August 14 from 2-3pm with callbacks afterward at Geva. For an audition slot, please email Casting@GevaTheatre.org with “ACC – [Child’s Name]” in the subject line.
Auditions Happening August 8, 12, 14
Past/Older Turkey Girl: (4’8”-4’11”)
Past An “angelic” young child who guides Scrooge on a journey into his past. Must be comfortable with heights!
Older Turkey Girl An older girl who is sent by Scrooge to buy and deliver a Christmas turkey.
Brave Boy/Boy Cratchit/Ignorance: (4’2”-4’6”)
Brave Boy A boy who sings carols with other children, who wants to share the holiday spirit with everyone, including the formidable Scrooge.
Boy Cratchit One of Bob and Emily Cratchit’s youngest children who is so excited for Christmas dinner.
Ignorance One of the children of Mankind, who hides beneath the Ghost of Christmas Present’s cloak.
Older Eb/Peter: (4’8”-5’2”)
Older Eb A solitary child who was sent away to school and takes comfort in books. /
Peter One of Bob and Emily Cratchit’s older sons, who helps his mother with Christmas dinner.
Fan/Miss Fezz: (4’4”-4’6”)
Fan Eb’s sister, a delicate creature with a large heart, according to her brother.
Miss Fezz A young party guest at Mr. Fezziwig’s Christmas party.
Want/Girl Cratchit/Younger Turkey Girl/School Boy: (4’-4’3”)
Want One of the children of Mankind, who hides beneath the Ghost of Christmas Present’s cloak.
Girl Cratchit One of Bob and Emily Cratchit’s youngest children who is so excited for Christmas dinner
Younger Turkey Girl A younger girl who is sent by Scrooge to buy and deliver a Christmas turkey.
School Boy A child at Ebenezer’s school, when we journey into his past.
Tiny Tim/School Boy: (3’5”-4’2”)
Bob and Emily Cratchit’s youngest child, a sweet boy who helps everyone remember the true meaning of Christmas.
School Boy A child at Ebenezer’s school, when we journey into his past.
Belinda/Miss Fezz/School Boy: (4’9”-5’2”)
Belinda One of Bob and Emily Cratchit’s older daughters, who helps her mother with Christmas dinner
Miss Fezz A young party guest at Mr. Fezziwig’s Christmas party.
School Boy A child at Ebenezer’s school, when we journey into his past.
Miss Fezz/Servant Girl/School Boy: (5’1”-5’3”)
Miss Fezz A young party guest at Mr. Fezziwig’s Christmas party.
Servant Girl A young servant in Fred Scrooge’s household.
School Boy A child at Ebenezer’s school, when we journey into his past.
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Geva
Critical to Geva Theatre Center’s core values is an
institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect.
In every decision we make, we strive to uphold the
principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to facilitate
artistic excellence and risk.
