Employent Information

CRT is a professional company located in southwest Colorado high in the Rocky Mountains. The Denver Post has named CRT as “among the top five theatres in the state”, USA Today has called CRT “one of the top ten theatres to see the lights way off Broadway”, and the National Theatre Conference gave CRT the Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2007. When you’re part of the CRT company, you will have the opportunity to work with other professionals from across the country in a true rotating repertory setting.

Our Season

We produce seven to ten productions of diverse styles each season including musicals, comedies, dramas, classics, children’s theatre, improv, staged readings of new works, and touring productions. The company arrives in mid-May and the season runs through early November. Most company members are contracted from mid-May through the end of August with some contracts running into to the end of September. Our Outreach Tour company is contracted from mid to late September with the tour running into November.

Application Procedure

Actors

CRT will be holding auditions for our 2012 Summer Season in Denver at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s Tramway Building (Newman Center for the Performing Arts) at 1101 13th Street in the Purple Studio on Sunday January 8th from 1-8 PM.  To reserve a time please contact Jonathan D. Allsup, Managing Director at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are unable to be seen in Denver, we accept video submissions.  Please send one headshot, your resume, links to two contrasting monologues (one comedic) and 16-32 bars of a song (if you're a a singer) to our Associate Artistic Director, Jessica Jackson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Designers

Please send a cover letter, resume and Portfolio to Artistic Director Maurice LaMee ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by email or mail to CRT, PO Box 269, Creede, CO 81130.

Production Staff (Including Scene Shop, Props and Costumers)

Please send a cover letter stating area of interest, resume with three references and a photo of yourself to Production Manager Ryan Prince ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by email or mail to CRT, PO Box 269, Creede, CO 81130.

Stage Management and Front of House (Including Electricians and Stage Supervisors)

Please send a cover letter stating area of interest, resume with three references and a photo of yourself to Managing Director Jonathan Allsup ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by email or mail to CRT, PO Box 269, Creede, CO 81130.

Interns

Please see section covering internships

Applicants must be 18 years of age and able to carry 50 lbs a distance of 50’. Applications are accepted November through February. Auditions and interviews are held primarily in January, February and March with hiring completed by April 1. CRT typically holds auditions and interviews in Denver, Dallas and Kansas City, and attends the UPTA auditions in Memphis. Actors wishing to audition should be prepared to deliver two contrasting monologues and a song. Contact the Managing Director ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for specific dates and locations. If you are unable to audition or interview in person, please contact us to arrange a phone interview or videotaped audition.

The Company

The seasonal company is made up of the following positions:

Actors
15–20 actors are hired each season to play multiple roles. We offer both Equity and non-Equity contracts for actors. As part of the acting company you can expect to perform in two to four plays.

Designers
Scenic, Costume and Lighting Designers are hired for each production. In many cases scenic and costume designers are hired to design multiple productions. The lighting designer is hired on a seasonal basis as a resident designer responsible for all shows.

Production Staff

All production staff positions include salary and housing. Salary ranges from $250 - $400 per week.

Stage Managers
Three or four stage managers are hired each season. Positions include Production Stage Manager, Stage Manager and an Asst. Stage Managers and Production Assistants. The PSM and SM positions may be offered an Equity contract. The Equity Stage Managment position for the 2012 Season has been filled.

Technical Director
This position oversees the construction of all scenic elements and Manages the scenery budget.

Assistant Technical Director
Works with the TD in scenery construction and runs the scene shop.

Stage Supervisor/Stage Technician
Oversees the daily changeovers on both stages and maintains the set throughout the season.

Scenery Carpenters
Builds the scenery and works on the running crews for shows as needed. Assists with changeovers. May be an internship position.

Props Carpenters 
Assist the Prop Master with creation of props. Also works on run crew for shows. Assists with changeovers. May be an internship position.

Master Electrician
Works with the resident Lighting Designer to provide lighting for all shows. Works on run crews and assists with changeovers. May be some design opportunities. Manages the lighting budget.

Electrician

Works with the resident Lighting Designer to provide lighting for all shows. Works on run crews and assists with changeovers.

Sound Engineer

Responsible for the maintainance and repair of sound equipment. Set up and change over each show. Act as Sound Designer on 6 professional shows. Runs sound board on all shows.

Costume Shop Supervisor

Works with Costume Designers to create all needed costumes. Manages the shop and supervises the staff. May be some design opportunities. Manages the costume budget.

Costumers, Drapers, Stitchers & Wardrobe Staff

Works in the costume shop to build or alter all needed costumes. Works on wardrobe crew for shows. Assists with changeovers. May be an internship position.

Patron Services and Business Office

 

Patron Services Manager

Manages the Box Office, Gift Shop and volunteer Concessions staff.

Patron Services Staff

Works part-time in the Box Office and Gift Shop and part-time in other areas of the theatre. These staff members may be used as actors or production staff as needed and depending on their skills. These are internship positions.

Business Office

This person will work with the administrative staff in many areas including marketing, publicity and fundraising. Also works part-time in the Box Office. This is an internship position.

The Outreach Tour Company

 

A Company Manager/Stage Manager and two actors are hired each season for the tour. These positions normally start in September and run through early November. These company members may also be part of the regular summer company.

Compensation

All CRT company members are salaried positions with the exception of interns who are offered a weekly salary and course credit. Weekly salaries range from $150 - $400. Housing for company members is provided by CRT. We do not provide a travel stipend for transportation to and from CRT. Our housing campus is two blocks from the theatre and includes the Rio Grande Hotel, built in 1892 and restored in 2001, and three apartment style buildings. All have fully-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities are available in the Hotel.