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
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 2024-2025 season are closed. Check back in December for applications for our 2025-2026 Season.
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 not currently accepting visual art submission. Check back to learn about future submissions to accompany our upcoming productions.
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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).
1127 Vine Street