Work with us

Piedmont Shakespeare Company will hold interviews and auditions for positions in our inaugural season in March 2025. Due to our AEA-URTA Contract, our acting company is limited to AEA members and faculty/current students/recent alumni of UNCSA and Elon University. This union contract does not impact non-performer internships and positions and are open to all.

Please have your applications in by early March.

Rehearsals will be in Winston-Salem, with daily transportation from Elon University’s campus.

To contact us directly, please email piedmontshakespeare@gmail.com

  • May 27 - June 30

    Pay: $7.25/hour for approximate total compensation of $1,500


    Qualifications:

    • Costume construction and repair skills.

    • Experience working in a theatre wardrobe position.

    • Working knowledge of all aspects of the theatre process.

    • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional backstage demeanor, particularly while actors are in various states of dress.

    • Experience working with wigs and make-up (preferred).


    Responsibilities:

    • Assist Costume Designer in the construction and acquisition of pieces for the costume design, including hair and make-up

    • Coordinate fittings

    • Maintain detailed records and organize the costumes for performances, including dress room assignments

    • Maintain costumes during the course of the production, including laundry and dry cleaning

    • Oversee Wardrobe during performances, including both indoor and outdoor venues

    • Supervise Wardrobe Intern


    Typical Schedule:

    40 hours/week, including evenings and weekends during Tech and Performances.


    Application Requirements: 

    Cover letter, resume, 3 references, portfolio or 3-5 documents that are representative of costume construction or wardrobe.

  • May 20 - June 30

    Pay: $7.25/hour for approximate total compensation of $1,900

    Qualifications:

    Demonstrated skills and experience in stage management and standard theatrical production practices.


    Responsibilities:

    • Assist Stage Manager with Pre-Production work as assigned.

    • Assist Stage Manager with the running of all rehearsals, performances, and production meetings.

    • Assist with prop tracking, scene shifts, and line notes

    • Send out rehearsal and performance reports and daily calls as assigned.
      Oversee the backstage crew and complete run crew duties as necessary.
      Help maintain a safe working environment.


    Typical Schedule:

    PSC operates under an AEA/URTA Tier 1 agreement: 42 hours of rehearsals/performances in a 6-day work week.  The stage management team will typically work an additional hour before and after the rehearsal call.  The ASM position is eligible for overtime pay.

    Application Requirements: 

    Cover letter, resume, 3 references, portfolio or 3-5 documents that are representative of stage management work



  • May 27 - June 30

    Pay: $7.25/hour for approximate total compensation of $1,500


    Qualifications:

    • Technical skills in the construction and acquisition of scenery and props, including soft goods.

    • Experience in planning productions, particularly without a permanent scene shop.

    • Experience with both indoor and outdoor venues.

    • Experience in construction planning and budgeting.

    • Effective leadership and communication in the technical process.

    • Preferred: Experience with Electrics


    Responsibilities:

    • Create and present a budget for scenic and props design.

    • Construct scenery and props for touring production.

    • Plan use of rental truck to transport all technical equipment.

    • Install and strike all scenery and props at indoor and outdoor venues.

    • Supervise Props and Backstage Interns


    Typical Schedule:

    40 hours/week, including evenings and weekends during Tech and Performances.


    Application Requirements: 

    Cover letter, resume, 3 references, portfolio or 3-5 documents that are representative of scenery and props construction.

At Piedmont Shakespeare Company, we are dedicated to an environment that is truly all-embracing, exceptionally welcoming, and richly diverse, so every actor, no matter the actor's background, identity, or experience, can find plentiful opportunities to thrive. We believe theatre can reflect the wealthy diversity of the world around us, so we dedicate ourselves to work that celebrates varied perspectives, voices, and stories.

We strongly encourage actors of all ages, abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, furthermore sexual orientations, along with cultural backgrounds to audition for our shows. We are greatly dedicated to creating multiple opportunities for each person historically underrepresented or marginalized in the performing arts, like many people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with disabilities.

Piedmont Shakespeare Company actively works to create an audition process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. This guarantees that each performer is valued for their talent, creativity, and special contribution to our artistic community. Our work is intended to be accessible to each person, including those with varied physical, sensory, and learning needs.

Each actor is encouraged to fully embrace individuality and creativity by bringing the entirety of themselves to each audition. Our goal is to produce shows that inspire many audience members and celebrate the wide-ranging effect of art.

Our commitment involves creating a thorough culture of respect, empathy, and thorough collaboration; within that environment, many people will feel completely supported and fully empowered to share their artistry with us.

Piedmont Shakespeare Company is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to audition and participate in our productions