CRT Employment/Internships

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 October. Our Outreach Tour company is hired in August with the tour running into November.

Application Procedure

 

	Actors
	Please send a cover letter, resume with three references and headshot to Artistic Director Maurice LaMee (maurice@creederep.com) by email or mail to CRT, PO Box 269, Creede, CO 81130 .
	Designers, Production Staff and Interns
	Please send a cover letter stating area of interest, resume with three references and a photo of yourself to Production Stage Manager Jonathan Allsup (jonathan@creederep.com) by email or mail to CRT, PO Box 269, Creede, CO 81130.

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 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 Manager. The PSM and SM positions may be offered an Equity contract. ASM positions may be interns.
	Technical Director:
	This position oversees the construction of all scenic elements and coordinates the changeovers. Manages the scenery budget.
	Scene Shop Supervisor:
	Works with the TD in scenery construction and runs the scene shop.
	Stage Carpenter:
	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.
	Prop Master:
	Responsible for providing and coordinating all props required for the shows. Manages the props budget.
	Props Carpenter:
	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.
	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.
	Costume 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.
	Assistant Manager:
	Assists the PS Manager in supervising the Box Office, Gift Shop and Concessions.
	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 four actors are hired each season for the tour. These positions normally start in August and run through early November. These company members may also be part of the regular summer company.

The CRT Internship Program

In addition to working in their regular positions, interns participate in weekly workshops and master classes lead by CRT staff, senior company members and guest artists. Topics include Acting, Directing, Design and Production, Audition Techniques, Career Advancement, Theatre Management, Fundraising and more. Details...

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.