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Employment/Audition
HSRT hires a company of approximately 110 people, including
performers, directors, designers, technicians, interns and other
support and management staff. The acting company this year will
be made up of 5-7 Equity Guest Artists, 5-8 non-Equity company
members and 8-10 acting interns. Actors are usually in 2-3 of
the productions. Most of the hiring is completed by mid-April.
Pictured right is a internship round table with Equity Guest Artist Michael Halling
Performance
HSRT is a non-equity company, employing 5-7 Equity Guest’s
artists and 8-10 non-Equity actors. Acting interns are recruited
from theatre training programs and colleges throughout the
country. Acting interns in the past have come from highly
ranked schools like, Hope College, Webster University, The
University of Evansville and Southern Methodist University.
ACTING INTERNS
are currently-enrolled students from undergraduate programs.
They are cast in main stage and children’s productions.
They also work regularly in scenery, costumes, lighting or
publicity. NON-PERFORMANCE INTERNSHIPS are available in arts
management, publicity, stage management, costumes, scenery,
lighting and sound. Interns receive a stipend of $800 for
the season, free housing, and free college credits in theatre
lab.
Application for
all performance positions is by audition. HSRT consistently
participates in the Midwest Theatre Auditions, in St. Louis
and the United Professional Theatre Auditions, in Memphis,
TN. Open auditions are held at Hope College annually in early
March. Auditions for 2008 are March 11; call 616.395.7600 for
more information and to sign-up for an audition time.
Additionally, HSRT
participants in auditions on the east coast, on announcement.
Performers may
also submit a DVD, headshot and resume. Please include two-three
monologues and 2 songs. Mail to: Mary Schakel, Producing Director
– HSRT, P.O. 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000.
Non-Performance
Positions
HSRT hires staff positions available in Arts Management, Stage
Management, Costumes, Scenery, Scenic Painting, Sound, Electrics,
and Properties. To apply, send a resume to: Matthew D’Oyly,
Assistant Producing Director – HSRT, P.O. 9000, Holland,
MI 49422-9000, please include contact information and three
references.
The DIRECTORS,
DESIGNERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS are professionals who work in
regional and educational theatre around the country. Click
here for a list of some of the Directors, Designers and Choreographers
from the past few seasons.
To download the
Information Sheet for 2008, click here.
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