Theatre Artist

Job Description:

Theatre Artist

Description

Description

Position Description: Palo Alto Children’s Theatre seeks a Theatre Artist to support Children's Theatre Main Stage and Summer Outdoor productions as well as Outreach Theatre Productions that serve Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) elementary schools. In the schools, the Theatre Artist will support the productions throughout rehearsals and performance period as a rehearsal assistant, teaching artist, backstage facilitator and props coordinator. On site at the Children's Theatre, the Theatre Artist will primarly support productions during dress rehearsals and performances as a wardrobe and makeup coordinator and backstage assistant. Additional duties supporting productions and classes may be assigned.

Work Hours and Schedule: This is an SEIU benefited position, authorized to work an average of 20 hours per week. Must have flexible afternoon, evening and weekend availability.

About Palo Alto Children’s Theatre: Palo Alto Children’s Theatre exists to nurture the intellectual, artistic, and personal development of youth through multi-arts education, performing opportunities, and extraordinary theatre experiences. At the Children's Theatre, the process and product are of equal importance in creating excellent theatre for young audiences. Through multi-arts education, the Children’s Theatre develops lifelong skills such as critical and creative thinking, cooperation, and aesthetic sensitivity. A theatre and an educational institution, the Children’s Theatre provides classes and programming designed to provide hands-on learning experiences for youth age 3 through high school. This invaluable teaching tool develops skills and provides an excellent opportunity to develop participants’ theatrical knowledge. Performing arts education opportunities include onsite classes, camps and production experiences, as well as theatrical Outreach Productions (grades 3-5) and Dance In Schools classes (grades K-2) in all twelve PAUSD Elementary Schools.

Essential Duties

• Teaching Artist leading theatre games and learning exercises for Outreach Production participants.
• Rehearsal Assistant for Outreach Productions, including staging/rehearsing scenes in coordination with the Production Director.
• Backstage supervision of participants during Outreach performances, including wardrobe support.
• Props Coordinator for Outreach Productions, in coordination with Props Supervisor, gathering props from theatre prop storage and restoring them at the end of the production.
• Wardrobe, Makeup and Backstage associate for Main Stage, Summer Outdoor and Summer Camp productions, overseeing participants backstage during rehearsals and performances, maintaining a safe and respectful enviroment, including support during dressing, putting on make up and arranging hair, wigs or other accessories. Minor costume repairs may be part of the duties from time to time, and/or tracking larger repairs for the Costume Supervisor.
• May include additional duties such as support of Children’s Theatre classes and camps or other production-related tasks, as assigned.

Supplemental Information

This is an SEIU Hourly ( limited-benefits ) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

The Selection Process: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov . If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend
$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$19.12 - $23.48 Hourly