EMPLOYMENT | STAFF + PRODUCTION
Current Positions include: Music Director, Box Office Internships, and Designer Submissions
Assistant Stage Manager
Area Premiere of A Strange Loop by Michael R. Jackson
Circle Theatre, Fort Worth, TX
Position: Music Director
Show: A Strange Loop by Michael R. Jackson (Area Premiere)
Rehearsals: May 18 – June 21, 2025
Performance Dates: June 19 – July 12, 2025
Compensation: $400
About the Production:
Circle Theatre is seeking an assistant stage manager for the area premiere of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. The show follows Usher, a Black queer musical theatre writer, navigating his identity and self-worth while writing a musical about his own life. This innovative work explores themes of identity, race, and the complexities of the queer Black experience through an electrifying score.
Rehearsal & Performance Timeline:
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Rehearsals: May 18 – June 21, 2025
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Performance Dates: June 21 – July 12, 2025
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Auditions: Tentatively scheduled for late March 2025
Summary:
The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) plays a vital role in the smooth and professional execution of Circle Theatre productions. Working closely with the Stage Manager and creative team, the ASM helps manage the rehearsal room, assist with communication across departments, and ensure backstage operations run efficiently during performances. For A Strange Loop, we are looking for ASMs with prior stage management experience.
Attendance at Meetings, Rehearsals & Performances:
Production Meetings: Wednesdays at 5:30 beginning Apr 23, 2025
Rehearsal Prep: May 12 - May 19th, meetings as needed with SM
Rehearsals: Begin May 20, 2025, and end July 12, 2025. ASMs are required to attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances, including previews and dress rehearsals.
Performance Schedule:
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Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Crew call 6pm
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Fridays at 8:00 PM, Crew call 6:30
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Saturdays at 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM, crew call 1:30 & 6:30PM (crew call subject to change)
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Your placement will be for a fixed period of nine weeks, ending on July 12, 2025.
You agree to disclose any scheduling conflicts with production meetings, tech dates, or dress rehearsals prior to your start date.
Application Process: To apply, please email hello@circletheatre.com
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Resume
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Any Questions: Feel free to include any questions or clarifications you may need regarding the position or production.
Circle Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Designer Submissions | Season 2025
We have paid positions available for the following areas:
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Costume Designers
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Scenic Designers
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Lighting Designers
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Sound Designers
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Prop Designers
Our 2025 Season Programming is Below:
A STRANGE LOOP | Music and Lyrics by Michael Jackson
Rehearsals: 5/19 - 6/11 || Mondays - Fridays
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Tech Week: 6/12 - 6/14 || Evenings & Full Weekends
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Dress Rehearsals: 6/16 - 6/18 II Long Nights
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Run of Show: 6/19 - 7/12 || Thursdays + Fridays 6PM - 11:00PM; Saturdays 2PM - 11PM
THE LAST FIVE YEARS | Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Ashley H. White
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Rehearsals: 7/21 - 8/6 || Mondays - Fridays
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Tech Week: 8/7 - 8/9 || Evenings & Full Weekends
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Dress Rehearsals: 8/11 - 8/13 || Long Nights
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Run of Show: 8/14 - 9/6 || Thursdays + Fridays 6PM - 11:00PM; Saturdays 2PM - 11PM
MAC BETH | BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
ADAPTED BY ERICA SCHMIDT
Directed by Sasha Maya Ada
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Rehearsals: 9/15 - 10/1 || Mondays - Fridays
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Tech Week: 10/2 - 10/4 || Evenings & Full Weekends
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Dress Rehearsals: 10/6 - 10/8 || Long Nights
Note: all above dates are preliminary and subject to slight adjustments.
To submit for consideration, please email Artistic Director Ashley H. White (ashleywhite@circletheatre.com) with the subject line Designer Submission. In the email, please include the show(s) you are interested in and attach (or link to) a resume and samples of your work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Box Office + Administration
In this internship you will learn basic box office duties, house management, and customer service skills. All dates and times are subject to change based on run time of the show. Scheduling will be determined based on Circle's need and your availability. This internship pays $25/shift with up to four shifts per weekend.Responsibilities for this internship include prepping tickets for shows, working the Will Call window, assisting customers with the elevator, light cleaning duties, assisting with admin projects when needed, and ushering. Business professional attire is requested.
If you would like to let us know about you for future vacancies feel free to email your resume and a cover letter to employment@circletheatre.com.