Equity Actor - New Plays (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua InstitutionChautauqua, NY
Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is open only to actors who have already received an official offer from CTC’s Managing Director. Applications from individuals who have not received an offer are not eligible for consideration. Bring to life new characters written by contemporary playwrights as part of CTC's New Play Workshop series (one week commitment). The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC. CTC is committed to the values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility.

Requirements

  • Must have already received an official offer from CTC’s Managing Director.
  • Applications from individuals who have not received an offer are not eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated past experience, engagement, and professional expertise in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).

Responsibilities

  • Bring to life new characters written by contemporary playwrights as part of CTC's New Play Workshop series (one week commitment).

Benefits

  • Compensation for this role is $726/week for a one week commitment.
  • The employee is compensated at the rate determined by Actors' Equity Association for the URTA agreement, plus health and pension contributions.
  • Dues will be taken out and submitted to AEA on employee's behalf.
  • Housing and travel are covered by CTC, as per the URTA contract.
  • Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season.
  • This position offers employer-provided housing and parking.
  • Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space.
  • Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
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