Chance artists are a diverse and prolific company passionate about storytelling and dedicated to live theater.
Current opportunities, if available, are posted below. We offer full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities across many arts and operational disciplines. If the any of these positions describe you, we look forward to receiving your application.
These positions are great opportunities for stay at home parents, artists, retirees, or others who would benefit from a flexible schedule.
Open Positions
At this time, we are hiring for the following positions:
- Reads and evaluates play submissions for potential inclusion in theater programming
- Provides written feedback and recommendations based on artistic merit, producibility, and alignment with the theater’s mission
- Participates in occasional literary team meetings or discussions (in-person or virtual)
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when handling submitted materials
- Meets established reading deadlines and communicates progress clearly with the Literary Manager
- Brings curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for diverse voices and perspectives
- Ideal candidates have experience and/or education in theater, and in at least one of the following areas: playwriting, dramaturgy, acting, directing, or literary analysis
- Comfortable reading and analyzing a wide range of genres, styles, and lengths
- Must have access to email and be comfortable submitting feedback digitally
- Training and reading guidelines provided
- Flexible schedule based on reading cycles and availability
- Remote work
- Willing to commit to reading 4 plays per month over the course of 3 months (12 plays total), potentially more on an occasional basis
- Volunteer position; invaluable opportunity to engage with new plays and support the artistic development process
- Please submit a current theater résumé along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and the qualifications that make you an excellent candidate.
- Part-time position
- Patron Experience: Assist with day-to-day patron experiences, including ticket sales, inquiries, and general administrative support.
- Theater Season Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of current productions and key selling points.
- Clerical Skills: Work in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM/ticketing software.
- Marketing: Assist with social media engagement and marketing efforts, including graphic design.
- Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, some experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design tools is a plus.
- Flexible availability, primarily working 11 AM – 3 PM (M-F)
- Compensation: $16.90/hour
- Part-time position
- Designs and teaches original theater classes or workshops
- Works with children, adults, elders, and community groups
- Follows established curriculum and adapts lessons as needed
- Creates inclusive and engaging learning environments
- Capable of teaching on-site, off-site (i.e. schools, community spaces)
- Prepares materials and manages classroom setup/cleanup
- Comfortable supporting a final performance or showcase at the end of a program
- Communicates clearly and professionally with staff and participants
- Attends occasional trainings or meetings
- Manages time and space independently
- Ideal candidates have teaching experience, theater training, reliable transportation, and a passion for community engagement
- Must pass a Live Scan background check
- Flexible schedule based on program needs
- Compensation: $25/hour
- Part-time position
- Curtain Speeches: Deliver pre-show remarks to welcome and inform audiences.
- Talkbacks: Facilitate post-show discussions (training provided).
- Audience Interaction: Answer questions, discuss productions, and share information about Chance Theater’s mission and programs.
- Feedback & Reporting: Provide audience insights to leadership and adjust engagement strategies as needed.
- Front of House Support: Assist with patron services and FOH operations as required.
- Ideal candidates are confident public speakers with a passion for theater and community engagement.
- Availability evenings and weekends
- Compensation: $16.90/hour
- Part-time position
- Provides courteous and professional customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Answers questions, via phone, email, and face to face interaction, concerning reservations, subscriptions, events, tickets, schedules and gives information concerning upcoming attractions
- Schedules, trains, and supervises ushers, who take tickets and lead patrons to their seats.
- Ensures the preparation of programs and verifies that the house, lobby, and seating area are clean and presentable for the audience.
- Ensures that signs or notices relevant to particular shows are appropriately posted.
- Responsible for the safety of the audience, in case of an emergency, like a fire or tornado, and should know what steps to take to either evacuate the audience members, or secure them in place.
- The house manager oversees the box office manager to resolve issues, coordinate ticketing services, and provide assistance as needed.
- Understands pertinent procedures and functions quickly and applies them without immediate supervision
- Availability evenings and weekends
- Compensation: $16.90/hour
- Part-time position with up to 20 hours per week
- Provides courteous and professional customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Answers questions, via phone and email, concerning reservations, subscriptions, events, tickets, schedules and gives information concerning upcoming attractions
- Maintains and modifies records and filing systems on ArtsPeople regarding patrons and productions
- Understands pertinent procedures and functions quickly and applies them without immediate supervision
- Availability from 11am to 3pm required
- Compensation: $16.90/hour
- Support all theatrical departments, including sound, lighting, video and carpentry
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining all equipment
- Provide technical support & set up for theatrical productions and special events
- May assist with inventory, scheduling, and maintaining inventory of theater equipment, and supplies
- Work in the construction, load-in, operation, and striking of all productions
- Scenic and properties construction and painting
- Load in of stage lighting, sound, and video production
- Compensation: $16.90/hour (Additional compensation DOE for Audio Engineers)
Volunteer Positions
Assistant Stage Managers / Crew
Seeking energetic and knowledgeable ASM’s. Duties would include working alongside SM during rehearsal and tech, and running the deck during performances.
Assistant Sound Technician (A2)
Production Creative Team
For consideration as a director, designer, musical director, choreographer, or stage manager, please send resume and cover letter to Chance Theater, attention Bebe Herrera, Production Manager.
At this time we are looking to expand our list of costume designers, lighting designers, sound designers, and musical directors
Directing and Design Assistant
Support our directors & designers by volunteering as an assistant.
Gain valuable on the job experience assisting talented local artists. Volunteering to assist a director or designer gives you an opportunity to learn firsthand an individual director’s or designer’s process and the production process as a whole. As an assistant to the Director you’ll attend many if not all of the rehearsals. Rehearsals typically go for 4-6 weeks, 4-7 days a week, depending on the show and the Director. Specific duties and tasks will be decided based on the abilities of the assistant and the needs of the show. Please indicate which department you would like to assist (Direction, Scenic, Costume, Lighting, or Sound).
If you are interested in filling any of these roles, fill out this application form: