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ACT is dedicated to nurturing a safe and inclusive workplace. We are always seeking creative and motivated people to join our collective. We love thoughtful problem solvers, dreamers, visionaries, great communicators and value a diversity of both professional and lived experiences.

ACT is proud to be an equity opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, military and/or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, education, socio-economic status, cultural affiliation, language, marital or family status, genetic information, political ideology, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking or any other status or condition protected by the applicable federal, state, or local laws or other characteristics prohibited by law.

We believe that how we do things is just as important as what we do. Come work with us!

Work with Us!

ACT currently has the following available positions:

ACT Theatre is actively seeking a part-time Facilities Technician to provide hands-on support for our facilities operations. This is a great opportunity to support a local arts theatre and grow your facilities experience!

The Facilities Technician role provides a wide variety of maintenance for our historic building in downtown Seattle. We are seeking candidates who have experience in basic building repairs, painting, light plumbing tasks, and skilled at assessing when external support is needed.

We are interested in someone who is ready to jump in to assist and learn!

This is a part-time role, paying $22.00 per hour, working Monday-Friday, 20 hours per week.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration at work@acttheatre.org. Include in your cover letter what you hope to bring to this role and how your prior experience has prepared you for this opportunity.

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Do you have a passion and interest for supporting the arts? ACT Contemporary Theatre has an exciting job opening for a Development Associate to provide integral data management and administrative support. This position has many opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative, highly engaging and welcoming environment.

The Development Associate is a key part of ACT’s fundraising efforts. The Development Associate is responsible for maintaining donor records and processing all donations in a timely and accurate manner. The Development Associate tracks the accurate recording of gifts, communicates donor appreciation, supports donor outreach efforts, and maintains donor records within Tessitura (CRM). This role also provides Board support by drafting Board minutes. They provide integral support for ACT’s Development department and report to the Interim Producing Artistic Director.

Compensation for this hybrid position is $25.48 hourly. Benefits include medical insurance (with ACT paying 92% of monthly deductible for the HMO plan), dental, and vision insurance, long term and life insurance with fully covered employer-paid premiums, commuter benefit, 11 paid holidays, access to a 403b plan, $5 downtown parking, and free tickets to ACT productions. Paid Time Off begins at 20 days per year and sick time accrues per the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).

Please apply with your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration at work@acttheatre.org. Include in your cover letter what you hope to bring to this role and how your prior experience has prepared you for this opportunity.

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The Lead Scenic Carpenter is a key member of the scenery construction team of ACT Theatre. The Lead Scenic Carpenter is responsible for working collaboratively with the Head Carpenter, guiding a team in following plans provided by Technical Management to achieve the Design Team’s vision for all ACT Productions. Scenery construction skills include carpentry, welding, and work with plastics, fabrics, and other materials. This position is covered by ACT’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with IATSE 15.

Hourly pay is $31.21 Health and additional benefits are facilitated by IATSE 15. ACT Theatre offers commuter benefit, Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time, complimentary tickets to all ACT productions, and parking vouchers for reduced-cost parking close to the theatre.

Please send resume to work@acttheatre.org. To request accommodations in the application process, contact work@acttheatre.org.

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ACT Theatre has an exciting opening for a Lead Props Artisan! The Lead Props Artisan reports directly to the Prop Shop Manager and is lead by the Head Props Artisan in assisting the safe and efficient production, installation and striking of props for all ACT rehearsals and productions. The Lead Props Artisan assists the Head Props Artisan and uses their skills in carpentry, metalworking, soft goods, safety, and/or other skills in research, construction and execution of props for all ACT rehearsals and productions. This position operates under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local #15.

The hourly pay for this position is $31.21 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, pension, paid sick, vacation, and holidays per the IATSE Local 15 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional benefits include access to $5 downtown parking, commuter benefit, Seattle Paid Sick & Safe  Time, and complimentary tickets to ACT productions.

Please apply with your resume at work@acttheatre.org. To request accommodations for the application process, contact work@acttheatre.org.

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Volunteer Ushering

ACT invites you to be an essential part of our performances and patron experience. Ushering is a wonderful opportunity to share your gift of time and talent assisting the Front of House team, while helping to preserve ACT’s important place within Seattle’s thriving arts community. We encourage you to join us and be a part of the ACT family. For information on ushering at ACT, please contact volunteer@acttheatre.org.

Artist Submissions

Check back in 2025 for audition opportunities!

Check back in 2025 for audition opportunities!

ACT is pausing unsolicited submissions while we catch up on reading all our current script submissions. Thank you for your understanding, and please check back later this season for updated information.

For questions, contact curation@acttheatre.org