Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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So you love the arts and want to do more than be in the audience? That’s musical theatre to our ears.
![masthead get involved rev](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2024/01/masthead-get-involved-rev.jpg?resize=25%2C10&gravity)
Theatre takes a village.
For every actor on stage, there is a dedicated team of designers, crew members, teaching artists, volunteers, and administrators working behind the scenes to deliver the compelling theatre and meaningful educational programs our community deserves.
These passionate individuals collectively make up our Ensemble by contributing their time and talents and our work would simply not exist without their collaborative efforts.
If you’re someone who is enthusiastic about theatre and wants to work with us, we invite you to become part of our team. There are a variety of ways you can get more involved with our organization—from volunteer opportunities to our annual playwriting competition to auditions and jobs.
![Audition A young actor rehearsing a scene with a spotlight behind them](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/09/audition.jpg?fit=900%2C900)
Auditions
We’re always looking for new talent to shine on our stage and encourage actors of all types, ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities to audition.
![ETC The Other Place - Ryan Kurtz A woman with long brown hair and bangs sits in a chair alone. Behind here are three barred doors.](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/08/ETC-The-Other-Place-Ryan-Kurtz-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C900)
Jobs
Explore full- and part-time opportunities with Greater Cincinnati’s leading producer of compelling, contemporary theatre.
![ETC MLM Is for Murder 1web Two young adult actors sitting on a couch onstage. The one on the left is looking endearingly at the other while the second speaks](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2023/11/ETC-MLM-Is-for-Murder-1web-scaled-e1699023079907.jpg?fit=900%2C900)
Apprenticeships
We provide hands-on learning opportunities for professionally bound actors and theatre makers.
![Ripcord-2019-9 A group of people (all white, varying ages) stand together, wearing skydiving gear.](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/08/ETC-Ripcord-9web.jpg?fit=900%2C900)
Volunteer
We rely on hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers each season to make our shows and outreach programs possible.
![playwright comp](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/10/playwright-comp.png?fit=900%2C900)
Playwriting Competition
Our annual collegiate competition nurtures local aspiring dramatists who are shaping the future of American theatre.
Call to Artists
Submit your work by May 17, 2024.
Show your work as part of our gallery wall accompanying our production Hands on a Hardbody. Read the prompt and learn how to submit your existing or custom piece!
![ETC An Iliad - Ryan Kurtz A man in a cream blouse, rust pants, and brown thigh-high boots stands alone on a stage. Behind him is the wooden frame of a wall, window, and staircase. The sides are cluttered with set pieces and props.](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/08/ETC-An-Iliad-Ryan-Kurtz-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Support
Our family of donors plays an essential role in our ability to present socially-relevant theatre and award-winning education and engagement programs.
![ETC Summer Stock-215 A middle school-aged student in a play gesturing confidently as she performs](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/08/ETC-Summer-Stock-215.jpeg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Camps
From budding performers to behind-the-scenes artists, we offer a variety of unique opportunities for kids and teens to shine on stage as well as off.
![Next to Normal Set A stage set depicting the inside of a two-story house. Light beams and fairy lights line the walls and fill the back wall. On the first floor there is a table with four chairs, and on the second floor there is a staircase leading to a red attic door.](https://images.ensemblecincinnati.org/uploads/2020/08/ETC-Next-to-Normal-Set-Ryan-Kurtz-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Leadership & Staff
Meet the dedicated production and administrative teams that comprise our Ensemble.
Photo credits | Masthead, Jessica Hendy & Charlie Clark in Next to Normal (Ryan Kurtz); Apprenticeships, Cast of Stupid F**king Bird (Mikki Schaffner); Jobs, Regina Pugh in The Other Place (Ryan Kurtz); Volunteer, Cast of Ripcord (Ryan Kurtz); Support, Bruce Cromer in An Iliad (Ryan Kurtz); Leadership & Staff, set of Next to Normal (Ryan Kurtz).