Casting Director

The Woodruff Arts Center•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alliance Theater Casting Director is a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary member of the artistic team, leading casting strategy and execution across the organization’s full artistic portfolio. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Directors, Casting Associate, directors, producers, stage management, artistic staff, and external casting collaborators, the Casting Director oversees all casting activities for productions, workshops, developmental programs, artistic presentations, and institutional initiatives across the Alliance Theatre. This role requires deep knowledge of the Atlanta artistic community and a strong commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships with Atlanta-based performers, agents, educators, and arts organizations. In parallel, the Casting Director strategically manages national casting relationships by maintaining and expanding the Alliance Theatre’s established partnerships with NYC casting offices and other industry collaborators. The Casting Director serves as a key artistic ambassador for the institution, helping to build ensembles and creative collaborations that reflect the Alliance Theatre’s commitment to artistic excellence, innovation and service.

Requirements

Significant knowledge of nonprofit theater casting practices and Equity processes
Experience casting musicals, plays, developmental workshops, and youth programming
Established relationships with national agents, managers, and casting professionals
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to artist representation that reflects the city of Atlanta
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced artistic environment
Passion for new work development and collaborative artistic process

Nice To Haves

A Joyful spirit excited by the opportunity to contribute to one of the country’s leading regional theaters during a period of significant artistic growth, innovation and radical service.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage casting for all Alliance Theatre productions and programming, including but not limited to: The Coca-Cola Stage (LORT B), The Hertz Stage (LORT D), The Goizueta Stage for Youth and Family (TYA), Theatre for the Very Young (TVYA) and other Educational Initiatives
Oversee casting for all new work development initiatives and artistic presentations, including but not limited to: The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Festival, The Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab Festival, Workshops, readings, labs, and developmental residencies, Artistic presentations for Engagement programming, Alliance Theatre and Woodruff Arts Center Board meetings and other development events
Maintain strong familiarity with Atlanta-based actors, musicians, and multidisciplinary performers
Actively advocate for local talent within casting conversations and creative team discussions
Attend local productions, showcases, universities, conservatories, and community events to identify emerging artists
Build relationships with local arts organizations, educators, training programs, and artist networks
Lead and attend the Alliance Theatre’s established open call sessions
Develop new and innovative strategies to increase access for Atlanta-based performers and historically underrepresented artists
Help cultivate sustainable artistic pathways for local performers into Alliance productions and the broader national theater field
Serve as the primary liaison between the Alliance and external casting offices, strengthening collaborative relationships with the Alliance Theatre’s established NYC casting offices and national industry partners.
Align casting strategies with producing models that include co-productions, transfers, and commercially enhanced development.
Ensure compliance with Actors' Equity/LORT and TYA