Employment

Actors

We audition actors three different ways:

  1. We hold auditions annually at UPTA in Memphis.
  2. We welcome in-person auditions year-round. Email us at casting@commonwealtheatre.org to schedule an audition.
  3. We invite you to create a self-taped audition. Upload your audition video at casting@commonwealtheatre.org.
Production/Design Staff

We interview designers and production staff three different ways:

  1. We conduct interviews annually at UPTA in Memphis.
  2. We welcome in-person interviews year-round. Contact Production Manager Cody Beyer at cody@commonwealtheatre.org to schedule an interview.
  3. We invite you to submit digital representations of your portfolio of design work, stage management work, etc. Upload your digital portfolio samples at cody@commonwealtheatre.org.
Apprenticeships

This 11-month immersive experience in acting, technical theatre and theatre administration is designed for young artists looking for entry-level professional experience. To apply for the Apprentice Program, CLICK HERE to learn more.

For further questions about auditions, production design and/or apprenticeships, email casting@commonwealtheatre.org.

For further questions about auditions, production design and/or apprenticeships, email casting@commonwealtheatre.org.

Script Submissions

We welcome all submissions from all kinds of playwrights. It certainly helps to get to know us, but we are looking to push our boundaries. We have a resident ensemble and we straddle an elusive mix of patrons: we’re located in a small town in rural MN and yet we pull from the larger communities around us. Scripts that have fun theatrically and scripts that have ‘heart’ tend to do well for us.

Keep in mind: For unsolicited plays, there’s a bit of a backlog and it can take a while to get to them. Send your script to literarymanager@commonwealtheatre.org. Include what made you choose our theatre and why you think we would be a good fit for your play.