To keep up to date on all upcoming audition opportunities at Cleveland Public Theatre, join our mailing list and get notices delivered right to your inbox!
Click here to sign up for our e-newsletter!
Auditions are held at the CPT campus, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44102 unless otherwise noted.
other artistic opportunities
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING A BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT
CPT has an opening for a 12 to 16 hour/week Bookkeeping Assistant. This role does basic data entry, filing, and simple account reconciliation. Some previous bookkeeping or QuickBooks experience is preferred, but CPT is willing to train capable candidates with related office or data entry experience. CPT will consider college students entering the finance field, theatre artists seeking part-time work, and retired bookkeeping professionals seeking an opportunity to work with an arts organization. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Click here for more information.
CPT IS HIRING A PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE
CPT is looking for an upbeat, charming, helpful person to engage with patrons and get them excited about their CPT experience. This role requires someone who is a fast learner, problem solver, team player, and has a great customer service and event planning mentality. The Patron Services Associate is responsible for managing and recording box office transactions, managing usher volunteers, and is a key player in all of CPT’s special events throughout the year. The deadline to apply is Friday July 12, 2019. Click here for more information.
CPT IS HIRING A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER
CPT seeks a wide range of mid-career candidates interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. The Technical Director/Production Manager manages and implements all technical aspects of productions except costumes for CPT’s season of full productions (8-12); four new work developmental series; Pandemonium (a massive annual event); Station Hope (a one day social justice festival); as well as other artistic projects and productions. CPT programs in two theatres and embraces the opportunity to produce theatre in nontraditional spaces. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 12. Click here for more information.
CPT is hiring a full-time Physical Operations Manager
CPT has an opening for a full-time Physical Operations Manager. This role makes a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success, requires a broad skill set as well as leadership and initiative, and will be part of a team-driven staff. The role will work across production, facilities, front of house, and administrative areas and will report to the General Manager. CPT will be accepting applications for this position thru Friday, June 21. Click here for more information.
CPT Announces Request for Proposals: Pandemonium 2019
Cleveland Public Theatre is planning a festive evening in keeping with its tradition of presenting innovative, original artistic work, featuring diverse artists. On Saturday, September 7, 2019, CPT will present its annual fundraising extravaganza and party of the year – Pandemonium 2019: Alchemy. Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual, and performance artists and with fabulous food and drink, Pandemonium is a benefit like no other and an opportunity for you to be a featured performer. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 10. Click here for more information.
NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CPT announces 2019/2020 New Play Development Request for Proposals. Deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, May 6, 2019. Click here for program descriptions and applications for Entry Point, Test Flight, and Catapult.
CPT IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR SUMMER SESSION OF BRICK CITY THEATRE
CPT is seeking Teaching Artists for the summer session of our Brick City Theatre program. We are seeking interdisciplinary artists of all performance-related arts disciplines with experience leading youth and/or artistic projects. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. Brick City Theatre is a year-round afterschool and intensive summer arts program for youth ages 5-14 and family members who reside in public housing. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2019. Click here for more information.
Paid Bartending Position
Cleveland Public Theatre is currently looking for Bartenders for our 2019/2020 season. CPT bartenders are passionate about the arts, about Cleveland, and about positive change in their community. Beyond being responsible for selling refreshments to our patrons, our bartenders are expected to be knowledgeable about Cleveland Public Theatre, our performances and programs, and our neighborhood, the Gordon Square Arts District. Bartending and serving experience are preferred. Click here for more information.