Work with Us
Job Openings
To apply, please email our Managing and Producing Director, Aaron Simms at aaron@ShakespeareOnTheSound.org
with your resume
House Manager
Shakespeare on the Sound House Manager duties include overseeing all aspects of seating within Pinkney Park for the run of the show including (with the assistance of the box office manager) creation of the seating chart for each show.
Prior to each show, you will have created a seating chart for VIP reserved seating.
While in the park, the HM will set up the proper roping and chairs, and with the help of volunteers, make sure patrons sit in the appropriate areas.
During the show, you'll ensure the patrons are complying with the rules and assisting with any of their needs.
After the show, you will be in charge of cleaning and storing VIP chairs, ropes, and general park clean-up.
Schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, 3pm to the end of the performance around 9:30/10pm.
June 10 - orientation & seating chart creation
June 11-29 (4pm-10pm, Tuesdays-Sundays)- run of show
Pay is a $1800 stipend, pro-rated.
Company Manger
The Company Manager (CM) is a principal member of the production staff and
reports directly to the Managing & Producing Director (MPD). The CM will begin work on or about May 13 and will finish no later than three days following the production’s closing (7/2/25).
MacBeth by William Shakespeare
Load in: June 3, 2025 or sometime thereafter.
Tech: June 6-10, 2025
Performances: June 11-29, 2025 at Pinkney Park in Rowayton, Connecticut.
Strike: July 29-July 2, 2025
Salary: $25/hr. Up to 40 hours per week. Travel reimbursed for work between NYC and Connecticut.
Responsibilities include:
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Manage the company email
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Maintain social media account for postings as needed.
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Maintain files on server as needed.
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Maintain company correspondence (post office, mailings)
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Make deposits and maintain company petty cash
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Maintain clean office and storage rooms
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Assist with eblasts, thank you’ s, records, permits, etc.
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Follow up with local businesses ads in our printed program for Shakespeare on the Sound’s summer production.
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Invoice and make follow up for ads and sponsorships using template and then verify payment with Bookkeeper and Managing Director.
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Deal with Box Office tickets until Box Office Manger comes on.
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Monitor phone duties until Box Office Manager comes on (June 10).
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Onboard and coordinate volunteer schedule for Merch Tent/Ice Cream.
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Oversee front of house operations: Box Office, House Management, and Merch Tent.
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Gather Payroll Documentation from Over hires and payroll processing.
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Arrange Travel/Transportation for Company.
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Assist with getting Fire Extinguishers Checked.
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Pick-up Gatorade/Water as needed for tech/run of show.
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Maintain company bathroom: Soap for bathrooms, check sunscreen/bug spray.
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Unlock/Lock up park bathroom, barn, field, church.
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Schedule and coordinate sponsor parties.
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Double check ice purchase for water coolers.
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Manage inventory for merch, ice cream, water.
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Support the Managing & Producing Director and Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education when necessary.
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Create small venue signs, as necessary.
Submit cover letter and resume to Aaron Simms, Managing and Producing Director at: aaron@shakespeareonthesound.org
Merch Tent Manager
The Merch Tent Manager will organize and run the merch tent for the run of the show.
The job will begin June 10 for training & in-park set-up.
The show will run June 11-29 (Tuesday-Sunday).
Merch Tent Manager will be in charge of the merch tent and ice cream sales. They will keep track of inventory, set up the tent in the park, run the sales for the merchandise and ice cream. They will have volunteers each night to use as needed.
They will arrive at the park at 5 and be ready for sales to start at 5:30. They will finish at about 8:45/9 after intermission.
Pay is an $800 stipend
Advertising Coordinator
Shakespeare on the Sound is looking to fill an Advertising Coordinator position immediately.
This is a part-time position, approximately 10-20 hours a week. Flexible schedule and most of the work can be done remotely.
The focus of this position is to secure local businesses to be show sponsors or to purchase ads in our printed program for Shakespeare on the Sound’s summer production.
Someone who knows the local community and is motivated to bring in new business is an ideal candidate. This is a great opportunity for those who want to join a fun, creative team and be a part of creating live theatre!
This seasonal position would begin April 1 through May 15. It requires organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication, and excellent customer service skills.
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Compensation: $25/hour. Paid bi-weekly. Please email a cover letter and resume to aaron@shakespeareonthesound.org
Box Office Manager
Shakespeare on the Sound is looking to fill a Box Office Manager position for its summer production.
This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours a week. Flexible schedule and most of the work can be done remotely.
The focus of this position's responsibilities is as follows:
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Leader of front-of-house activities, providing a positive customer experience and ensuring a safe and pleasant patron environment.
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Work collaboratively with House management in providing excellent customer service to patrons in all aspects of front of house management.
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Process ticket sales and donations, Send Settlement Reports for each performance.
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Oversee box office phone from June 10-June 29
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Coordinating with Production and Stage management for any front of house needs throughout the run as point person for company at performances and events.
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Assist and liase with House Manager in coordinating with volunteer ushers.
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Work in collaboration with all departments as needed for the overall success of special events/rentals.
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Overseeing the care and quality of the box office equipment and properties.
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Reporting to the Producer for any preproduction work before first performance, and during preview and performance period of the Play.
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Support the Managing & Producing Director and Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education when necessary
This seasonal position would begin June 10 through June 29. It requires organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication, and excellent customer service skills.
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Compensation: $1800 Fee. Please email a cover letter and resume to aaron@shakespeareonthesound.org