Jobs & Auditions

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Accepting resumes for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Vineyard. Performances are outdoors at the beautiful Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore as well as indoors in the Village Theatre in Danville. Non-union. See images of the stage here: Shakespeare In The Vineyard – SPARC Theater

Details:

  • Overseeing the scenic build for load-in, change-over, and strike
  • Some building and painting as well as assembly
  • Offer technical support for crew members
  • Working with the director and design team to ensure the completion of projects
  • Providing accurate equipment costs and setup time estimates
  • Coordinating transportation of equipment with the Production Stage Manager
  • Attend tech and dress rehearsals
  • Help with repairs as needed

How to Apply:

To apply, email a resume to Lisa@SPARCtheater.org

TEACHING ARTIST

SPARC Theater is hiring Teaching Artists for our 2nd-grade So Wise, So Young Shakespeare in-school program. The ideal candidate will be energetic, a team player, and have a background in either theater or education. Shakespeare experience is preferred, but not required.

About the Program:

So Wise, So Young is a ten-week literacy program using Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to increase language comprehension and reading skills. Students are introduced to Shakespeare and the Elizabethan time period while developing imagination and expression through drama-based activities.

This program aligns with Common Core standards and has been taught in all Livermore Valley Joint Unified District 2nd-grade classrooms since 2014.

Details: 

  • Classes are held Monday through Friday roughly 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (depending on the school/day), January – May (specific dates TBA)
  • Teaching Artists can teach one day a week, or multiple days a week depending on their schedules
  • Classes are 45 minutes long and are generally team-taught by two Teaching Artists
  • Classes take place in 2nd-grade classrooms throughout the Livermore Valley School District
  • SPARC Theater provides all curriculum and supplies
  • Pay is $35-$40/hour depending on experience level
  • Training in the curriculum is required at $25/hour
  • Teaching Artists must have up-to-date COVID vaccinations and TB test (which SPARC will reimburse with proof of receipt up to $35.00)

How to Apply:

Multi-lingual teaching artists are encouraged to apply. It is essential to SPARC’s mission that our teaching staff reflect the diversity of our schools. We seek applicants of all races, ethnicities, and abilities.

To apply, email a resume to Education@SPARCtheater.org

AUDITIONS

We’re hiring AEA and non-AEA for Shakespeare in the Vineyard, and non-union for our staged readings. All positions are paid.

It is essential to SPARC’s mission that our staff reflects the diversity of our community. We seek applicants of all races, ethnicities, and abilities.

Register for our online database to be notified about when future sign-ups are open. Directions below.

How to Apply:

SPARC is moving to an online database! Please fill out the following Google Form to be considered for future casting opportunities: SPARC Casting Form

If you have trouble with the application or have questions, please email Auditions@SPARCtheater.org

SOUND BOARD OPERATOR

SPARC is looking for a Sound Board Operator for our summer season of Shakespeare in the Vineyard. All performances are outdoors at the beautiful Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore. Non-union or volunteer. Dates: Evenings June 27 – July 27.

Details:

  • Operate the sound board for all technical rehearsals and performances

  • Adhere to directions of the Sound Designer, Technical Director, and Director

  • Monitor and adjust audio levels to ensure clear and balanced sound throughout the performance

  • Assist with sound check and mic setup before each show

  • Help with setup during Load-In and teardown during Strike

  • Comfortable working outdoors and in the heat

  • Ability to troubleshoot basic sound issues quickly and calmly during live performance

  • Minimum wage

How to Apply:

To apply, email a resume to Emma@SPARCtheater.org

LOAD-IN & STRIKE CREW

SPARC is looking for crew members to help with Load-In and Strike for our summer season of Shakespeare in the Vineyard. All performances are outdoors at the beautiful Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore. Non-union or volunteer. See images of the stage here: Shakespeare In The Vineyard – SPARC Theater

Details:

  • Adhere to directions of the Technical Director, Designers, and Director
  • Participate in the construction and deconstruction of set
  • Work collaboratively with other crew members and departments
  • Comfortable working outdoors and in the heat
  • Possible need to be high up or in cramped spaces
  • Ability to safely move heavy items up to 50lbs
  • Skilled with building tools preferable
  • Minimum wage

How to Apply:

To apply, email a resume to Lisa@SPARCtheater.org