Submissions Accepted
Front of House Associate
Job Title: Front of House Associate
Position Type: Hourly (Part-time)
Reports to: Audience Experience Manager
About Bay Area Children’s Theatre: Bay Area Children’s Theatre is California’s foremost theatre company for young audiences. Over the last 18 years, our award-winning shows and educational programs have reached over 1 million audience members. Bay Area Children’s Theatre creates phenomenal artistic experiences for kids and families while anchoring all of our programming in the process of learning creative thinking through storytelling, imagination, collaboration, self expression, and critical analysis and feedback. We are proud to provide access to programs to all Bay Area Families and strive to provide an inclusive environment for all who come to play. Bay Area Children’s Theatre is committed to ongoing anti-racist and anti-oppression work and reflection in order to ensure a diverse and inclusive organization.
Mission: To ignite children’s imagination, creativity and empathy through theatre, storytelling and arts education.
Vision: To expose every child in the San Francisco Bay Area to live theatre and theatre education by the time they finish 5th grade.
Values:
- Curiosity: Bay Area Children’s Theatre is a collaborative, inclusive group of theatre artists, educators and administrators who value curiosity, learning and growth.
- Inclusivity: We practice gratitude and accountability and are dedicated to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in all aspects of the work we do.
- Creativity: Through artistic excellence, we inspire children to see an opportunity for hope and optimism in their future.
- Joy: We strive for enjoyment, engagement and learning for all audience members.
- Belonging: Our audience and students feel a sense of belonging and connection at every aspect of the BACT experience.
Position Overview: Front of House Team Members are responsible for ensuring an exceptional customer experience for patrons before, after and during intermission at BACT performances.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Work to ensure that patrons have a positive experience at the theatre.
- Greeting patrons as they arrive
- Answering any questions that patrons might have
- Assisting patrons with ticket purchases and seating
- Assisting patrons with merchandise and concessions purchases
- Assisting patrons with the donation process
- Providing anything else the patrons might need, within reason
- Set-up and maintain the Lobby, Performance Space, and other areas.
- Staging the Lobby
- Setting up activity tables
- Setting up merchandise and concession counters
- Setting up donation counters
- Preparing for check-in
- Resetting after each performance
- Preparing the Performance Space
- Checking that the condition of the theater is up to quality standards
- Restoring the space as needed
- Monitoring and maintaining common spaces
- Cleaning up messes and spills
- Taking out the trash and recycling as needed
- Refilling paper towels, soap, and other bathroom supplies
- Staging the Lobby
- Working with team members and other BACT staff in a positive, collaborative, and supportive manner.
- Arriving on time for shifts
- Communicating effectively with managers and team members
- Being proactive and anticipating team needs
- Supporting other teams and departments, including Actors, Stage Management, Development, etc.
- Asking for help when needed, and assisting others when help is asked for
- Front of House Team Members should be knowledgeable and able to answer questions about the following:
- Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s On Stage Season
- Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s Classes and Camps
- Any ongoing fundraisers or donation campaigns
- Other duties, as assigned.
*Many Positions in theatre overlap and it is not unusual to be asked to perform a task not listed in this position description. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job; however, management may revise the job tasks based on business needs including emergencies, staffing needs and workload.
To apply email a cover letter & resume to eve@bactheatre.org.
Please make sure both items are included in a single PDF.
Performers/ Teaching Artists
We are always accepting general submissions for actors. In addition, if you are interested in being a teaching artist for our Academy and Outreach programming, please let us know when you submit your audition materials!
COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment at Bay Area Children’s Theatre.
What to Submit:
- A Headshot
- Theatrical resume or list of previous performance experience
Submit all audition materials to casting@bactheatre.org
Bay Area Children’s Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and seeks workforce diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
Stage Manager
We are always accepting general submissions for stage managers.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment at Bay Area Children’s Theatre.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Director of Production, frances@bactheatre.org
Bay Area Children’s Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and seeks workforce diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
Associate Technical Director
Job Title: Associate Technical Director
Department: Production
Reports To: Technical Director
Location: Berkeley/Richmond
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 40 hours a week M-F; occasional weekend work as needed and scheduled in advance
Salary: Salary available upon request
Start Date: September 2021
Job Summary: Assist the technical director in the planning and execution of all builds and needs of Bay Area Children’s Theatre. The Associate Technical Director also works closely with the Director of Production and Production Manager to ensure successful load-ins, load-outs, set implementation, and storage of show materials.
The duties of the Associate TD include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the building and execution of all builds and shop projects
Assist in basic painting for Onstage and Academy Program.
Perform major repairs on site for productions as needed; perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment
Assist in initial build needs for new performing spaces
Attend tech rehearsals as needed
Maintain a safe working environment at all times
Perform minor repairs on site as needed
Assist TD with shop maintenance
Assist with maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the scene shop, prop storage, and theatre storage areas and other production spaces, as well as the associated systems and vehicles
Assist in acquiring necessary materials for all shop projects
Maintain organization in the shop and other theater spaces
Drive vehicles as needed – making yourself available for load-ins and strikes of Onstage and Academy Program
Serve as crew for all load-ins and strikes for Onstage and Academy Program
Execute notes during tech for all shows as assigned by Technical Director
Help with basic repairs at all BACT spaces.
Help plan, develop, schedule and provide the technical support needed for each production
Help design immersive spaces for Onstage performances
*Many Positions in theatre overlap and it is not unusual to be asked to perform a task not listed in this position description. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job; however, management may revise the job tasks based on business needs including emergencies, staffing needs and workload.
Ideal candidates will:
Have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in professional or equivalent university setting working with and assembling scenic elements or the willingness to learn necessary skills
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Have strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and with a team
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative, collaborative environment
Remain calm under pressure
Have strong problem-solving skills
Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Be comfortable driving a 26-foot truck
Be able to lift 50 pounds
Salary: Full time Exempt with benefits
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Frances Hughes, Director of Production, at frances@bactheatre.org with the subject line “Associate Technical Director.”