Employment Opportunities at Barter Theatre

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Current Available Positions

Assistant Technical Director

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) a full-time, year-round AEA resident repertory company of theatre artists, a founding member of LORT and located in the mountains of southwest Virginia, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time year-round position of Assistant Technical Director (ATD).

ATD will work in close association with Barter’s Technical Director; duties include the supervision of construction, assembly, installation, maintenance and disposal of all scenic elements; tracking of daily inventory and supplies; oversee maintenance and upkeep of the scene shop including tools, equipment, and facilities; supervise and train all shop personnel and crews for builds, load-ins and strikes; track budgets and materials; primary responsibility for shows and projects as assigned; and most importantly, operate Barter’s scene shop in a safe and efficient manner. Direct supervisor is Barter’s Technical Director.

Historic Barter Theatre offers a wide variety of productions including world premieres, developing new works, musicals, and classics in two newly renovated theatre spaces. We value a collaborative work environment.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Dale Jordan, Director of Production, c/o Barter Theatre, PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212 or e-mail: dirofproduction@bartertheatre.com. No phone calls! Barter Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

Development Associate

Barter Theatre has re-opened the position of Development Associate and is currently accepting applications through Tuesday, August 31. If you submitted your application materials for this position last month, you do not need to resubmit your materials again in order to be considered.

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) – a full-time, year-round LORT/AEA resident repertory company located in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia – is seeking an experienced Development Associate for full-time employment beginning immediately.

The Development Associate will report directly to the Director of Development and assists with all aspects of generating contributed income including, but not limited to, grant writing and coordination; special event creation, planning, implementation and follow-up; identifying, researching, cultivating and soliciting individual and corporate prospect; creating written correspondence; communicating closely with volunteers and board members and maintaining accurate records. The Development Associate will attain an overall comprehension of Barter Theatre and its mission, history and operation. The successful candidate will have applicable work experience, excellent communication and follow up skills, have knowledge of this region, and be able to work independently and as a member of a dynamic team.

Historic Barter Theatre offers a wide variety of productions including world premieres, developing new works, musicals, and classics in two newly renovated theatre spaces. We value a collaborative work environment.

Competitive Salary; Benefits include paid vacations, health insurance and 401K plan. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Mary Anne Holbrook, Director of Development, Barter Theatre, PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212. Email: dirofdevelopment@bartertheatre.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered, so please send all requested materials. Barter Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Marketing

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) – a full-time, year-round AEA resident repertory company of theatre artists, a founding member of LORT – located in historic Abingdon, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Director of Marketing for fulltime
employment beginning fall 2010.

Must be skilled in strategic planning, branding, and audience development; energetic professional with strong leadership skills and a “hands-on” team work ethic. Responsibilities include planning and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan integral to the financial success of Barter Theatre. The director oversees all marketing efforts to cultivate and retain an annual audience of 160,000+. Proficiency in computer and electronic media a must; skills in video and other graphic media useful, candidate must be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite software and video editing programs like Final Cut Pro. The director works closely with Barter’s producing artistic director, the directors of advancement, development and sales and service. Requires proven direct marketing and advertising skills, demographic analysis, marketing research and strong knowledge of design and production for print, web and video.

Historic Barter Theatre offers a wide variety of productions including world premieres, developing new works, musicals, and classics in two newly renovated theatre spaces. Programs include Barter’s professional productions, series for young audiences and national tours. We value a collaborative work environment.

Competitive Salary; Benefits include paid vacations, health insurance and 401K plan. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Jayne Duehring, Director of Advancement, Barter Theatre, PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212. Email: advancement@bartertheatre.com. Barter Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

Apprenticeships and Internships

For information on internships and apprenticeships, please contact:
Acting • Katy Brown • barterplayers@bartertheatre.com
Technical • Cheri Prough DeVol • resdesign@bartertheatre.com
Administration • Diana Haynes • hrdirector@bartertheatre.com
Marketing • Peter Yonka • dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com
Development • Mary Anne Holbrook • dirofdevelopment@bartertheatre.com

Volunteers

Theatre Volunteers

Those wishing to volunteer their time to Barter's Ushering Service or Gift Shop, please contact Barter's House Manager, Tom Childress, at giftshop@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-5407.

The Barter Players

Barter's theatre for young audiences needs help with anything and everything—house management, technical projects, set construction, making costumes, town criers, and more. For more information and to volunteer contact Katy Brown at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3327.

Marketing

Volunteers are needed to help with data entry, surveys, brochure distribution, general office work and errands. Work when your schedule allows. Earn complimentary tickets for volunteering. Contact Barter's Communication Manager, Christine Webb, at communication@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3342.

Development

Volunteers are needed to help with projects relative to fundraising. Help in research, data entry, filing, and general office activity. Great opportunity to learn about behind the scenes at Barter. Earn complimentary tickets for your volunteered time. Contact Barter's Director of Development, Mary Anne Holbrook, at dirofdevelopment@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3303.

Upcoming Auditions

It’s a Wonderful Life Auditions at Barter Theatre

For children aged 7 – 14

Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p. m.
at Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre is holding auditions for boys and girls aged 7 – 14 for the following roles in It’s a Wonderful Life:

• Young George Bailey / oldest Bailey – Age 12
• Young Mary / 2nd oldest Bailey – Age 11
• Young Joe / 3rd oldest Bailey – Age 10
• Violet / youngest Bailey – Age 8 or 9

(Actors need not be the age of the character, but should look age appropriate and be no taller than 5 feet.)

Interested? Here’s what you should do!

Before The Audition
• Prepare a song no longer than thirty seconds and a monologue no longer than a minute for the audition.

For the Audition
• Arrive promptly at Barter Theatre at 10 a.m. and be prepared to stay the entire time.

• Bring sheet music with you to the audition. You may not sing without music. An accompanist will be provided.

• You may be asked to read from a script that we provide as part of your audition.

Rehearsals for the show begin October 12 and run until November 19 when the show opens. The show runs until December 26, but not on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Rehearsals will be primarily after school, and we are seeking doubles for some roles.

For more information about this audition or upcoming Barter workshops, please e-mail Katy Brown at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com.

General Casting Information

Barter holds auditions in New York each year through Paul Russell Casting and is in attendance at UPTA in Memphis every February. Depending on the year and the roles we are seeking, we may also be at auditions in Washington DC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Asheville, and area universities.

To submit your headshot and resume to Barter Theatre, please mail to:
Katy Brown
Head of Casting
Barter Theatre
PO Box 867
Abingdon, VA 24212

Questions about casting can be addressed to Katy Brown at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com. We request that questions be sent via email rather than telephone.