Cast and Crew San Francisco Playhouse
Jobs
2 Stage Managers for 2 plays.
Accountant/Payroll Specialist
To apply:
Please send a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@sfplayhouse.org
No phone calls, please. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.
International Applicants: San Francisco Playhouse cannot sponsor or assist applicants in the visa application process. For more information, please contact the United States embassy in your country.
Casting Calls
Seeking video submissions from diverse Equity actors of all backgrounds for the 2020-21 season. Actors submitting for general auditions may be considered for the World Premiere of "Shoot Me When," commissioned by SF Playhouse, future readings, and future productions. "Shoot Me When" synopsis: When Jackie’s health takes a turn for the worse, her daughters take her to Tahoe for one last romp. Everything is going perfectly until Jackie picks up a lonely widower at a casino bar, shaking up the party and her own future plans.
All professional actors who are interested in working at SFPH are welcome to
submit digital headshots and resumes at any time to the SFPH casting department at casting@sfplayhouse.org.
Save the trees! No hard copy resumes via snail mail please.
Following the EPA, invited auditions are held on a per show basis by invitation only. SFPH accepts recorded auditions from out of town actors also by invitation only.
If you have auditioned for a production but have not been called back, there is no additional notification sent from the casting department.
The casting department does its best to keep all called-back actors notified of casting timelines. Any called-back actor not cast will receive notification of release as soon as possible.
SFPH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in casting and uses a color and culturally conscious approach to casting. Actors of every race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, and ability are encouraged to submit their materials and audition.
If you have any questions about SFPH’s casting approach, please e-mail casting@sfplayhouse.org.
Paid Internships
SFPH Internships provide students with an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day and seasonal operations of a professional theater company. Interns are treated as part of the Playhouse family which operates under the company’s values of Empathy, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration and the ever important Yes! All interns leave the program with new connections, strong skills and real life experiences to add to their education.
As a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, SFPH internships are volunteer positions. Interns will receive a small stipend to cover transportation costs at $150.00 per month. SFPH cannot arrange housing in the Bay Area. SFPH is happy to work educational institutions to arrange for academic credit.
Internships are 12 – 20 hours per week during the school year and 15 – 30 hours per week during the summer. Evening and weekend availability is required depending on department. All interns with have the opportunity to assist with special events, Mainstage and Sandbox first rehearsals, Sandbox Load-Ins and Strikes and other events as necessary.
SCHEDULE
Fall – September through December (application deadline: July 31)
Winter – For students on the quarter system
Spring – January thru April (application deadline: November 30)
Summer – May thru August (application deadline: March 31)
Full Season – September through August (application deadline: July 31). Note: this internship changes departments throughout the year in order to gain an understanding of the seasonal operations of the company.
HOW TO APPLY
Please Submit a Cover Letter and Resume to intern@sfplayhouse.org with subject line – INTERN POSITION – YOUR NAME (i.e. Production Intern – Joe Smith):
No phone calls, please. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.
International Applicants: San Francisco Playhouse cannot sponsor or assist applicants in the visa application process. For more information, please contact your school’s International Programs office, or the United States embassy in your country.
Ushers
Volunteer ushers are a very important part of the San Francisco Playhouse family. It costs nothing but time to become a volunteer usher, and in exchange you get to see the show for free!
Arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes before curtain, check in with the Box Office or Front of House manager.
You’ll receive a quick briefing regarding how full the house will be, whether we’ll be using the balcony, special groups etc.
Then you’ll be assigned to one of a number of stations:
Lobby Greeter- Pass out programs and welcome patrons just inside the lobby doors, assist patrons with finding restrooms, water fountain, bar, etc.
Theatre Door- Check patron’s tickets as they enter the auditorium. Make sure they’re in the right place/date, etc. Then direct to appropriate aisles.
Usher- Assist guests with finding their seats in either the orchestra or mezzanine sections.
VIP Lounge- Stand by the VIP doors to ensure that only invited guests enter the lounge. Also provide assistance to Lobby Greeters.
Other positions as required.
After assisting at your assigned position for approximately one hour, you’ll be directed to find available seats in the theatre. Seating is at the discretion of house management. Enjoy the show!
If there is an intermission- we will ask you to return to your assigned posts to answer questions, etc. You can coordinate with your fellow ushers to take a restroom break.
Following the performance, we’ll ask you to assist with cleaning up the auditorium and you’ll be released for the evening by the Bartender/House Manager.
If you are interested in ushering, please email usher@sfplayhouse.org or use the form below to join our mailing list.
