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The Sharon Playhouse is a regional, non-profit theater producing high-quality performances with Broadway-caliber actors as well as talented local community members.  Our mission is to entertain the community of Northwest Connecticut and beyond, while also serving as a teaching theater to encourage aspiring actors and other theater artists of all ages to develop their craft.

The Sharon Playhouse is a 340 seat, Equity SPT-6 Theater, approximately 95 miles from NYC. The Playhouse also includes the Bok Gallery, used for rehearsals, classes and performances, as well as The Patio & Bar where our audiences gather. The Sharon Playhouse is equipped with professionally equipped scenic and costume shops, as well as offices for production planning.

Every year the Sharon Playhouse hires a company of more than 100 people, including actors (Equity and non-Equity), directors, musicians, designers, technicians, box office associates, administrative positions, and front of house staff. Payroll is issued weekly; payday is Thursday.

Although some staff return from previous years, as is typical in seasonal theater, there is a fair amount of turnover as staff members grow and seek other opportunities. Job descriptions and additional information about all of these positions can be found on this site, as well as on offstagejobs.com and other theater job sites. For summer 2024, contracts for most technical positions will start approximately May 20, 2024 and continue through approximately September 29, 2024. These dates will shift depending upon position.

The Sharon Playhouse IS SeekING:

  • About Sharon Playhouse Education:

    At The Sharon Playhouse, theater isn't just entertainment, it's a portal to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Whether you're looking for a personal growth experience, a dynamic classroom setting, or a team-building adventure, The Sharon Playhouse is your home for arts education. Come, be inspired, and discover the transformative power of theater.Explore a range of educational programs at The Sharon Playhouse, including On-Site Classes, Off-Site Residencies, YouthStage Productions, MainStage Enrichments, and Apprenticeships, each offering unique learning opportunities.For more information about The Sharon Playhouse educational programming visit our EDUCATION PAGE.

    Job Description: The Sharon Playhouse seeks passionate and dynamic teaching artists for an array of teaching opportunities. Seeking teaching artists with experience working with any age group, from toddlers through adults, for Sharon Playhouse classes, in-school and after-school residencies, and creative team positions for our YouthStage productions. Sharon Playhouse teaching artists are contracted on a freelance, per class/production basis, and work a variety of schedules based on programming needs and teacher availability. Weekday, weekday evening, and weekend hours are available, all year long. The Sharon Playhouse faculty is comprised of teaching artists with wide ranges of experience, both as teachers and as theater artists.  Priority will be given to teaching artists who have housing within a commutable distance to the Sharon Playhouse. Hired teaching artists will be required to undergo background checks, at the expense of The Sharon Playhouse.

    The Sharon Playhouse celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values members of our whole community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

    • Helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Experience teaching children, teens, and/or adults in a variety of theater techniques

    • Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment

    • Ability to communicate positively and effectively with peers and adults

    • Commitment to creating welcoming, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all learners

    • Interest in arts education

    • Experience writing lesson plans 

    • Understanding of basic classroom management strategies

    • Understanding of or willingness to learn child and adolescent development

    • Experience teaching children and adolescents, during in-school or out-of-school settings

    Salary: Based on teaching artist’s experience and the needs of the educational program, hourly pay ranges from $40-$70 per hour.

SUBMISSIONS 

We are grateful for your interest in the Sharon Playhouse. Due to our full slate of productions and to ensure that we can focus on our current programming and commitments, we are currently not accepting unsolicited materials for new works. We encourage you to explore other opportunities for showcasing your work, such as our Writers Playground program. Additionally, we are not currently seeking bookings for outside acts or performances at this time.