Opportunities
As of 3/14/25 all slots are full and we are now only taking video submissions.
CSC is seeking Non-Equity actors for our 2025-2026 season.
We are looking for adult actors of all ethnicities, races, and gender identities to be a part of our season.
Note: CSC does not provide housing for out-of-town actors.
Auditions will be…
· Monday, March 17, 3pm-9pm
· Wednesday, March 19, 10am-4pm
· Saturday, March 29, 11am-5pm
All auditions will take place at our downtown Baltimore location.
CSC produces an eight-show season. Full season details are coming soon. Our ’25-’26 season will include…
· A Jane Austen piece to celebrate her 250th birthday
· Our Baltimore based A Christmas Carol, adapted from Charles Dickens by Laura Rocklyn
· Fences by August Wilson
· Education matinee production of Romeo and Juliet
Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Troy Maxson in Fences, and Rose Maxson in Fences have been pre-cast.
Auditions are by appointment only. We will not be able to accommodate all actors requesting an appointment. If we cannot see you in person, you can send a self-tape. Do not show up on audition day without an appointment.
To secure an audition time, email auditions@chesapeakeshakespeare.com with the subject line “Open Call 2025”. Send your headshot and resume with your request, as well as your preferred day and time. Due to the volume of requests, it will take several days to complete scheduling. This means it will take several days for you to receive confirmation of your audition time with protocol for the day. No phone calls, please.
Please prepare a monologue of your choice, not to exceed two minutes. Your monologue can be contemporary or classical. Be prepared for an auditor in the room to either give you an adjustment or ask you to present another piece, or both.
If you sing, please prepare a short selection of a song. Any style is acceptable. An accompanist will not be provided.
Bartender
Job Description
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) bartender is a part-time, hourly position with tips and works for the Audience Services Manager. CSC has two bars that are in operation simultaneously before and during events and performances. Bartenders are public representatives for the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and as such must provide the best in customer service to our patrons. Bartenders for CSC are punctual, courteous, organized and must work well under pressure with a smile.
Primary Responsibilities
- Make sure the bar, the back bar and supply are clean and uncluttered.
- Prep bars for upcoming events and performances by setting up the bar to sell concessions: soda, snacks, coffee and alcoholic drinks. Before doors open the bartender must: make coffee ahead of time, stock all fridges and snack baskets from the supply closets and set out CSC merchandise for sale. The bartender will notify the Manager on duty of any product or supplies that are running low or are out of stock.
- Before, during and after the performances and events, the bartender will quickly retrieve and pour drinks that the patrons request in addition to any snacks they may want.
- The bartender will quickly and accurately ring up all patron sales; credit card or cash sales.
- The bartender will make sure that anyone requesting an alcoholic beverage is 21 years of age or older by asking for the proper identification.
- The bartender will keep their bar clean and tidy during their shift. They will also clean up the bar and clear it off before leaving for the night.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Previous retail and/or bartending experience preferred but not required.
- Experience with handling cash and cash registers preferred experience with Square a plus.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- The schedule will be mostly evenings and weekends; must have a flexible schedule.
Application Instructions
Submit a resume to Jobs@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about CSC, please explore this website. No phone calls, please.
PERFORMANCE USHER: This is the most common volunteer option. Help us welcome in our patrons to both our Downtown Theatre on Calvert Street, and our summer outdoor venue at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD. Duties for the downtown location include but are not limited to scanning tickets, checking vaccination or health records, showing patrons to their seats, handing out parking vouchers and wine slips, and greeting our patrons as they arrive. At our outdoor location, we also ask volunteers that are able to help set up and take down folding chairs for each performance.
EDUCATION EVENTS: Assist the education team as they usher in Baltimore area students for our 10am student matinees. These events are not ticketed and are set up in accordance with school curriculum to introduce young audiences to the magic of Shakespeare. Performances are often only 90 minutes and include a Q & A session following. Other Educational opportunities may include events located in our Studio space around the corner from the theatre on Redwood street. This space plays host to the Black Classical Acting Ensemble as well as CSC Summer Camps and Classes.
GENERAL OFFICE HELP: A few times a season we may need help folding, stuffing, and sealing envelopes for large business or development mailings. This is a fun way to get to know the staff and help us grow our reach in Baltimore and beyond!
DISTRIBUTING POSTERS/FLYERS: Occasionally we will want to place a poster of our show or stacks of postcards within various neighborhoods to reach an audience that may not know us yet. Often, you might live or work in that area and can ask local businesses to place these posters or postcards in an approved location where patrons can access them. This opportunity is arranged with the consent of our marketing department to targeted neighborhoods decided on a show-by-show basis.
If you are interested in any of the above-mentioned opportunities, please email volunteer@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. We’d love to have you support our team.
The position of Communications Manager has now been filled. There are no administrative staff openings at this time.
Technical Director, Shakespeare Beyond
Pay: $900/week
Contract Dates: June 1, 2025 - August 20, 2025, plus weekly virtual meetings after hire, for which the TD will be paid in addition to contracted fee.
Tour Dates: June 17-August 17, 2025, performing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with rain dates on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. No performance on Juneteenth, no rain date on July 4. July 7 (rain date for July 3) is the only Monday that is not dark.
Tour locations are still being set. We plan on 25-28 performances in 24-26 locations across Maryland, primarily but not exclusively in the Baltimore area. Two multiple-day trips (housing and per diem provided) are expected. Occasionally a second performance at a location will be scheduled on the rain date; for those performances, there will not be a rain date.
In a standard tour week, the expectation is 25-30 hours of work, primarily in the afternoon and evening (3pm-11pm). Expected hours are longer (beginning earlier) in the first two weeks (preparation/training week and tech week). Tech week will take place in Carroll Park in Baltimore City, and the truck storage is located nearby.
Duties:
- Leading a crew of 6 actor-technicians to set up and strike the performance site, including:
- Tour truck/stage
- Lighting trusses
- Sound system
- Backstage tents
- Driving the tour truck from its parking location in Baltimore to the performance venues
- Weekly virtual production meeting throughout the tour
During tech, the technical director trains and collaborates with the truck engineer. During the run, they are a part of the site leadership team with the production stage manager and general manager.
We are particularly looking for a person with expertise in touring, lighting and sound, and/or leading less experienced technicians.
The technical director reports to the Producer throughout the contract.
To apply: send resume and letter of interest to Marshall B Garrett, Producer, at garrett@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
CSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no person shall be discriminated against in any manner because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status. The principles of equal opportunity guide recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based upon any of these factors is illegal, wholly inconsistent with our philosophy, and it will not be tolerated.
There are no opportunities available at this time. Please check back in the future.
CSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no person shall be discriminated against in any manner because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status. The principles of equal opportunity guide recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based upon any of these factors is illegal, wholly inconsistent with our philosophy, and it will not be tolerated.