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Employment Opportunities

When openings become available they will be posted here under the Job Openings tab. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Critical to Geva Theatre Center’s core values is an institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect. 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.

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.

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.

Career Development Opportunities

Geva Theatre Center provides a variety of opportunities for tomorrow’s artists and leaders to hone their craft alongside our professional staff.

Are you a college student or early-career theatre artist? For information about internships, apprenticeships and fellowships, please click here to learn more.

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, inclusion, and to facilitate artistic excellence and risk.

The character descriptions below are written as they are identified in the script and in collaboration with the creative team.

We list race/ethnicity when specific to the character as written by the playwright, but are otherwise actively seeking all races and ethnicities.
We recognize that most characters are written on the gender binary, and so we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles with whom they most identify.
As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all possible and reasonable accommodations to cast performers in any role possible.
We recognize that no community is homogenous and identity is complex. To that end, the above three guidelines were written with our intention of intersectionality, and are meant to be viewed holistically.

Overall, we seek to cast our productions as expansively, inclusively, and mindfully as possible.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and if there are any accommodations we can provide.

Geva is a member of the national League of Resident Theatres and works under an agreement with Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. By agreement, most but not all adult actors are required to be members of the union.

Local non-union casting is done by the artistic staff in Rochester. Each year, General Auditions are held before the beginning of the new season at which time area adult actors present monologues and/or songs appropriate to the upcoming season. Any actor can audition every two years at Generals. Check this site for audition dates and requirements.

Lead Carpenter

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B&D regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Lead 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, and hydraulics is preferred.

This is a full time, 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.

Crew Swing

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B&D regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Crew Swing. Responsibilities include: working on show run crew in various tracks as needed, assisting during changeover in various departments including: scenic construction/installation, lighting or video installation and focus, and working with other Production staff in routine maintenance and coverage of that staff as needed.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional, positive, flexible and be ready to learn. Experience with basic stagecraft is a plus. and includes benefits. Pay range of $14.00-$15.50 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.

Assistant Techincal Director

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 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 position starts ASAP, includes benefits. Pay rate is $16-17 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.

Assistant Charge Artist

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B&D regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Assistant Charge Artist. Under the supervision of the Scenic Charge Artist, job duties will include: assisting in the execution of texture and paint treatments for scenic elements, moving scenery within the shop, general maintenance of the paint shop, and overseeing and instructing overhire crew.

The ideal candidates will have demonstrated skills in scenic art techniques and a good understanding of standard paint tools and sprayers, be flexible and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude, be able to work on multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision (at times) beyond basic instructions from the Scenic Charge Artist, have a strong attention to detail while on tight deadlines, be comfortable with moderate heights (ladders, lifts, scaffolding), and be able to lift 50 pounds.

This position is seasonal full time, starts 7/10/23 (some flexibility with start date) and includes benefits. Pay range of $15.50-17.50 an hour. Please complete the online application form and include a cover letter, resume, references and a portfolio/samples of your work. Please complete the online application form here.

Grants Manager

Geva Theatre Center, seeks a dynamic and experienced Grants Manager to solicit, and steward foundation, corporate, and government funders to supports the theatre’s productions, programs, partnerships, and initiatives. The full-time position will become available in January 2023.

This full-time position reports to the Director of Advancement, a member of the theatre’s senior staff. Desired traits in a candidate include excellent writing skills, collaborative spirit, inquisitive nature, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation, corporate, and government funders for the theatre with a focus on writing grants, reporting on grants, researching prospects for funding, and increasing revenue raised through grants. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills; be a skilled relationship builder; exhibit kindness and diplomacy; demonstrate a track record of success; and have the proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects and deadlines effectively.

Geva is dedicated to creating and producing singular theatre productions and programs that serve the Rochester region and beyond, by illuminating the fullness of our many human experiences. As Rochester’s flagship professional theatre, Geva is one of the most attended regional theatres in New York State. Geva operates two venues – the 516-seat Elaine P. Wilson Stage (LORT B) and the 180-seat Ron & Donna Fielding Stage (LORT D).

Critical to Geva’s core values is an institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect. We are committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment of staff in all departments. To that end, for all employment opportunities, 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.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and start at $21/hr.

To apply, please send a resume, and a cover letter that addresses your experience and how you see your work aligning with Geva’s values, a resume, writing sample and three professional references. Both should be submitted using Geva’s online application form here.

Costume Shop Manager

Geva Theatre Center, the regional theatre leader in Western New York with LORT B & D stages, seeks applicants for Costume Shop Manager. Under the supervision of the Production Manager, job duties will include: Provide leadership and management to the Costume Shop staff, Serve as primary contact with guest designers, Manage all Costume shop facilities, equipment and resources, including labor, Collaborate with Wig and Wardrobe Supervisor on the care of all costume items, Serve as primary shopper/buyer, shipper/receiver for the department and provide other administrative duties as required, such as completing credit card purchase logs, maintaining accurate running budget totals, completing annual performance reviews with staff. Candidate must have advanced knowledge of professional theatrical costume construction techniques and period style for clothing and hair. Candidate will be responsible to coordinate both incoming and outgoing rentals with other theatres and commercial vendors. Candidate must be an excellent communicator and able to both collaborate and work independently. A positive attitude, good work ethic and attention to detail are essential to this position.

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible. Full benefits. Pay range of $48,000- 52,000 annually. Design opportunities are a possibility. Please complete the online application form here. Please also include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Box Office Associate

Type: This is a non-exempt/hourly position.

Compensation: $14.50 per hour, plus tips.

The Box Office Associate is the point of contact for all ticketing matters including single ticket purchases, group sales, subscriptions, internal comp ticket and certificate requests and more. They work closely with Front of House during performance let-in to solve any patron or ticketing issues. The Box Office Associate will also work on database upkeep, patron engagement, and other office administration tasks as assigned.

A Box Office Associate needs to be personable, with excellent customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and be able to maintain a consistent work ethic and standard. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Outlook) and comfort with using a computer-based ticketing system (Patron Manager) is important. Previous experience working in a professional box office is preferred, but is not required.

2+ years of customer service experience is ideal. Previous experience in other box offices or with CRM technologies is ideal, but not necessary.

Please complete the online application form here. Please also include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Bartender

Type: This is a non-exempt/hourly position.

Compensation: $8.80 per hour, plus tips.

Description: Geva Theatre Center is currently seeking motivated, service-oriented people to join our team in the role pf part-time bartender. Professional behavior and interactions with customers is expected, as is a sense of teamwork with your coworkers throughout the theatre center. Work shifts Shifts are designed around seasonal performances, for pre-show and intermission service. As such, they are dependent upon us having an active show scheduled. Most productions run 4 weeks, meaning that every 5th week you may experience time off and/or limited hours.

Most available shifts will be in our ‘Lipson Lounge’ and will put you in contact with some of Geva’s most important patrons. Exceptional Customer service and interpersonal skills are a must. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintaining all health and food safety protocols per Geva and NYS policies. Accurately taking all food orders from customers and sending them to the kitchen. Bussing and cleaning tables during and after dinner and intermission. Restocking, assessing inventory needs for management, and proper inventory (pour) control. Lifting and transporting up to 35 lbs from basement walk-in cooler (we have carts). Demonstrate excellent customer service Ideal candidates will be diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. Dress code requires black pants, black shirt or blouse, and black close-toed shoes.

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.

Production Overhire

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.

Geva is committed to a COVID safe workplace. Workers will be required to wear masks and social distance, in addition to understanding of schedule changes to allow for limiting exposure. Safety plans will continue to evolve as conditions change.