Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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Explore full- and part-time creative opportunities with Greater Cincinnati’s leading contemporary theatre producer.
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Ensemble Theatre believes diverse ideas, backgrounds, cultures, and traditions not only enrich the quality of our programs, but also strengthen our organization and mission overall. We are committed to recruiting an inclusive community of artists and administrators that reflects our world and to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and access in all aspects of our work.
Ensemble Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages inquiries about these opportunities from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.
Ensemble Theatre operates under a LORT (League of Resident Theatres) LOA contract with Actors’ Equity Association with an annual budget of approximately $3M.
No phone calls, please. Applications are only accepted for positions listed.
Full- and part-time openings
Digital Marketing Manager
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio) seeks an analytical, creative, and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Manager to produce and share engaging content that drives audience development, deepens patron loyalty, and supports revenue objectives across the organization. We are looking for someone passionate about digital marketing and theatre who is ready to be an integral leader and contribute innovative ideas to build and maintain a strong community presence. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary range of $42,000–$48,000. The Digital Marketing Manager is eligible for benefits (medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid time off).
To apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and résumé to Jocelyn Meyer, Director of Marketing and Communications, at jmeyer@ensemblecincinnati.org with “Digital Marketing Manager, [Applicant Name]” in the subject line.
A review of prospective candidates will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application receives full consideration. Candidates of interest will be contacted. We regret that we’re unable to follow up with every candidate. No phone calls, please.
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Development Coordinator
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is seeking a skilled and motivated Development Coordinator to expand our institutional giving portfolio. This role is essential in driving our grant writing, research, and reporting efforts, which will constitute approximately 65% of the position’s responsibilities. The remaining time will be dedicated to managing and updating our donor database, processing gifts and acknowledgments, executing annual giving campaigns, and coordinating development-related special events. The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Philanthropy and collaborates with members of the senior leadership team.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary range of $42,000–$48,000. The Development Coordinator is eligible for benefits (medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid time off).
To apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, writing sample, and résumé to development@ensemblecincinnati.org with “Development Coordinator, [Last Name]” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we are eager to fill this position promptly. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application receives full consideration.
Apprenticeships
Professional Apprentice Program
Ensemble Theatre’s Professional Apprentice Program is a concentrated 11-month program (August-July) that serves as a springboard for early-career theatre makers as they begin their professional path.
Applications for our 2025-2026 season are now being accepted through February 10, 2025. Following receipt of your application, we may contact you for an in-person or Zoom interview. No phone calls, but applicants may email any questions to apprentice@ensemblecincinnati.org.
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- To apply, submit the online application and accompanying support materials.
- Your references should submit their recommendations here.
Acting Apprenticeship
The Professional Acting Apprenticeship is an eleven-month paid position. The program is a great fit for the theatre maker who has had some hands-on experience or some formal training. The apprenticeship is designed to support early career professionals in developing the necessary skills and experience to further their careers in theatre. Deadline to apply is February 10, 2025.
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Stage Management Apprenticeship
The Stage Management Apprentice will take on the title of 2nd ASM as listed in the playbill alongside other apprentice crew members. The 2nd ASM attends and assists in rehearsals and through the full run of the productions. Under the training, mentorship, and supervision of the Production Stage Manager, Costume Shop Manager, and Wardrobe Supervisor, the Stage Management Apprentice’s primary duties usually include a wardrobe focus. Deadline to apply is February 10, 2025.
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Administrative & Education Apprenticeships
Internships are offered on a semester and/or seasonal basis in the following areas: Arts administration, marketing and communications, development, and education.
There are currently no administrative or education Apprenticeships openings. Please join our mailing list to receive updates about new postings.
Call to artists
We are accepting visual art submissions through January 8, 2025, to accompany our production of I Need That!
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Auditions
We’re always looking for new talent and encourage actors of all types, ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities to audition.
Acting Apprentice Program
Our Apprentice Program offers a season-long immersive experience for professionally-bound actors pursuing careers in the arts.
Volunteer
We rely on hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers each season to make our shows and outreach programs possible.
Photo credits | Masthead, Regina Pugh in The Other Place (Ryan Kurtz); Email list, Jen Joplin & Brian Isaac Phillips in Outside Mullingar (Ryan Kurtz); Acting Apprentice Program, Molly Israel & Kadeem Ali Harris in Love and Information (Mikki Schaffner); Volunteer, Cast of Ripcord (Ryan Kurtz).
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