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Hendersonville Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring, nurturing, enriching, empowering, educating, and challenging artists and audiences with theatrical productions that range from the classics to new works; we train and support the next generation of theatre artists; we provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning to a diverse community; and we celebrate the essential power of the theatre to illuminate our common humanity.
Hendersonville Theatre’s Board of Directors comprises leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe that each and every organization needs a strong and effective board to fully realize its potential for good. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Hendersonville Theatre to advance its mission
We are currently looking for volunteer Board Members to serve on our board. Serving on the Hendersonville Theatre’s Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about theatre, the arts and leadership and governance in the nonprofit sector.
- Board members are expected to have the financial acumen to read and understand Hendersonville Theatre’s financial statements and to otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings. They are expected to read board materials in advance of board meetings and to come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions.
- Board members are expected to devote 5-10 hours per month to volunteering at the theatre for non-artistic related duties.
- Board members are expected to play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for Hendersonville Theatre to achieve its mission. Board members are expected to leverage personal relationships and connections to help the board and staff identify and solicit potential funders.
- Board members are expected to responsibly represent Hendersonville Theatre to their respective communities and to advocate for Hendersonville Theatre’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate.
- Board terms last for two years and board members can serve for up to two consecutive terms.
We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders with expertise in the following area:
- Legal
- Organization Management and
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Marketing
- Financial
If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].
Auditions
Hendersonville Theater offers various casting opportunities for both professional non-Equity and amateur actors. Current casting notices will be posted below as they are made available. HT does not accept any submissions or casting correspondence via phone or direct mail and cannot review submissions outside of posted auditions. If you would like to be notified about future auditions, please join our mailing list by using our Contact Us page.
NEW DATES!
More information will be added next week!
2025 Season Auditions
Friday, November 8: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, November 9: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, November 10: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Walk-in will be cut off 30 minutes before the end of each day.
Unless a slot is released, all audition time slots are now full. However, we will be taking walk-ins each day. You may have to wait, as we will be working you in between appointments, so please be prepared to be patient.
We will also accept video submission. To submit a video, please read the directions listed under number 8 below. For tips on self-tape auditions, please refer to this article.
Hendersonville Theatre is a small theatre that welcomes actors, dancers, and singers of all experience levels. You don’t need any experience to audition. We host general auditions for our entire season at our theatre in Hendersonville, NC. We also accept video auditions.
Hendersonville Theatre roles are open to anyone ages 16 and over who lives throughout Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. All experience levels are welcome to audition. Our actors are compensated through audience donations, so we do not guarantee a stipend or provide housing, meals, or pay for rehearsals. However, we offer a warm, friendly, and creative environment where you can showcase your talents and feel appreciated for your contribution.
We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend our auditions.
Here are a few tips to help you understand our audition process:
- The auditions will be conducted over three days. You have the flexibility to choose any of these days for your audition. Please sign up using the button above to secure your preferred time slot.
- If you haven’t signed up for a specific time slot in advance, we will accommodate you in between scheduled appointments. Please be aware that this may result in a wait time.
- The auditions will involve prepared sides (to be added below by 10/23/24). You are required to choose two sides. A reader will be provided for your audition. It’s important to note that you will be considered for all roles you are interested in, even if you don’t read for them.
- We are happy to watch if you have a prepared, well-rehearsed monologue. However, monologues are not required for auditions.
- If you would like to audition for Something Rotten!, please prepare approximately one minute of music and bring your sheet music to the audition using the key you will be singing. We will provide an accompanist. You will be cut off after one minute.
- Please click here to submit a video audition. Videos must be received by November 10 at 11:59 p.m.
Show Dates with Characters and Role Breakdowns:
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: February 6-16
Director: Josh Luria
Matilda (Tillie): African American Female, 45-65; Tillie has worked 27 years as a domestic for the Draytons. She displays wisdom and humor.
Hilary St. George: White Female, 40-50; Associate Director of the Drayton Gallery. Appears supportive but appearances can be deceiving.
Christina Drayton: White Female, 50-65; Successful business woman who runs the Drayton Gallery and is Joanna’s mom. She is surprised and somewhat shocked when she meets her daughter’s fiancé but ultimately is supportive.
Matt Drayton: White Male, 55-70; Publisher of San Francisco newspaper and Joey’s father. Considers himself a progressive liberal but has difficulty accepting his daughter’s fiancé.
Joanna Drayton (Joey): White Female, 20-30; Joanna is hoping to get her parents blessing when she introduces them to her fiancé, Dr Prentice, but is resolved to marry him regardless of her parent’s concerns.
Dr. John Prentice: African American Male, 30-40; An accomplished and well-respected medical doctor who has come to the Drayton’s home to ask Joanna’s parents for their blessing to marry their daughter. He is a passionate man who has found meaning out of a great tragedy in his life.
Monsignor Ryan: White Male, 55-70; Longtime family friend and Mat’s golfing buddy.
John Prentice, Sr.: African American Male, 50-70; A school teacher by trade and Dr Prentices’ father. He is having difficulty accepting his son’s decision to marry Joanna.
Mary Prentice: African American Female, 50-65; A department store clerk and Dr Prentices’ mother. She understands her son’s love for Joanna and reveals this greater truth to Christina.
Life Sucks.: March 20-30
Director: Dakota Mann
Vanya: Age 45. A ruminator. A kvetch. A smart, sweet, passionate, insightful, wound-tight failure. Attracted to Ella. Obsessed with what his life could have been. Textbook example of the Hedgehog’s Dilemma. *Must be comfortable with firearms*
Sonia: Age 24. Kind, caring, and quirky. Serious self-esteem issues. Not comfortable in her body. In the midst of experiencing her first crush in Aster. Full of innocence and love for her family. *Slaps Ella*
Ella: Age 36. Searching, frustrated, hopeful, and sad. Very attractive and rampantly desirable. Married to The Professor. Described as “a very sexy ocelot.” *Intimacy involved. Slapped by Sonia*
Babas: Age 64. Vibrant, artistic, outspoken, and even enlightened. A great soul and scrappy wit. Ceramic Artist. Always tried to live life to the fullest during her youth, for better or worse. No regrets.
The Professor: Age 62. Big mind, big ego, big vocabulary, small-ish soul. Selfish. Well-meaning. Married to Ella. Aging is affecting him both physically and mentally.
Aster: Age 52. Broken, beautiful, dissatisfied, savvy, and sad. He cares deeply and oddly. Attracted to Ella. Major conservationist. *Intimacy involved. Must be comfortable being on stage without pants*
Pickles: Age 40-ish. An odd, sweet, loyal duck. Very literal. A relentlessly positive utopian lesbian. Attracted to Ella. Creates sock puppets of her friends. A so-so mediator at best, but full of spirit.
Audience: Age 9-99. Various wanderers in life who willingly chose to be in the same room with the other characters. Just as inquisitive on the importance of life and how to live it as those on stage. Mostly stoic by trade, they are presently engaged with all of the action of the estate and will speak up when they are addressed. Constantly in flux and will be played by a rotating ensemble for each performance.
There will be some choreographed dances in this play that incorporates all actors. All experience levels are encouraged to audition.
This show contains adult language, themes, and situations involving intimacy, physicality, substance abuse, and use of firearms.
Reader’s Theatre: Doubt, A Parable: April 12-13
Director: Patricia Sands
Seeking actors who are available during the weekday. The possibility of some
evening rehearsals exists if needed in order to accommodate casting requirements. A possible
combination of weekday and evening rehearsals may be utilized.
Father Brendan Flynn: age late 30s-early 50s; Irish American. A Catholic priest at St. Nicholas Church and School in the Bronx, New York, in 1964. He is responsible for the spiritual guidance of the congregation and plays an active role in the lives of the students. Fr. Flynn holds a position of moral and spiritual authority, commanding respect within the Church and the school. His role requires him to serve as a moral guide, but the play questions whether he is truly deserving of this authority. He is open to the new ideas of Vatican II and is ready for the church to change with the times. He is warm, gentle and youthful in spirit.
Sister Aloysius Beauvier: age 50s-70s; Principal of St. Nicholas School, she stands as a bastion of traditional Catholic education. She is a strict disciplinarian and unwavering in her commitment to the conservative ways of the church. She believes in academic rigor and moral instruction. She goes “by the book” and enforces the rules with a strict hand, ensuring that her school upholds the values she holds sacred. Driven by an unyielding sense of duty, she is a formidable educator who will not budge on her convictions.
Sister James: age 20s to early 30s. A young nun who works as a teacher at St. Nicholas Church School
in the Bronx, New York. She is relatively new to her role, which makes her more vulnerable to the influences and guidance of her superiors. She is responsible for educating and caring for the children that she teaches. Her youth and inexperience contrasts with Sr. Aloysius’ seasoned and authoritative presence. She serves as a moral battleground, torn between the accusations against Fr. Flynn and her own feelings of doubt and trust.
Mrs. Muller: age 30-40; Black. A composed, strict, working-class mother who is fiercely dedicated to her son Donald. She is caught in a heart wrenching war between her son’s current safety and not jeopardizing his educational prospects for the future. She exemplifies tenacity and complex sacrifices as mother of Donald.
Terms of Endearment: May 1-11
Director: Jonathan Forrester
Aurora Greenway: age 50-65; very set in her ways, very put together, judgmental, speaks her mind, but has a huge heart hidden beneath it all.
Emma Greenway: age 22-30; tomboyish, not living up to her mother’s high expectations, fun loving, honest.
Garrett Breedlove: age 50-65; retired astronaut, definitely having a midlife crisis, boisterous, inappropriate but lovable.
Patsy Clark/Doris/Nurse: age 22-30; looking for an actress that can be versatile to play 3 different characters.
Flap Horton: age 25-30; married to Emma, trying his best to be the husband she wants but unsettled and finds himself being unfaithful.
Rudyard/Dr. Maise: age 40-60; looking for an actor that can be versatile to play 2 different characters
Something Rotten!: July 24-August 10
Director: Bess Park
- Nick Bottom: Male presenting, Casting ages 20+. Tenor or High Baritone. The main protagonist of the show. A struggling Renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. He is responsible for creating the first musical, Omelette, after guidance from the misguided Nostradamus. Seeking a comedic actor, tap dance skill a plus but not required. Vocal Range A2-G4.
William Shakespeare: Male presenting, Casting ages 20+. A renaissance rock star. He oozes swagger. Think Mick Jagger, Prince, Tina Turner, Lenny Kravitz. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus but not required. Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. Shakespeare, also referred to as “The Bard” throughout the show, gets all of the praise and attention from his adoring fans leaving writers like Nick and Nigel in his shadow. Rockstar, “Mick Jagger,” Rock Belt, Croon low, Excellent rhythmic skills; Cocky; Vocal Range: A2- Ab4.
Nostradamus: Any gender role, Casting ages 20+. Tenor or High Baritone. A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a dynamic comedic performer who sings and moves very well. Vocal Range: C3- F#4
Nigel Bottom: Male presenting, Casting ages 18+. Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He’s not very confident, as shown when he doesn’t think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. He is very gullible and can easily be manipulated. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a comedic actor who sings very well. Vocal Range: Eb3- A4.
Bea: Female presenting, Casting ages 18+. Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man.” She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a man to make ends meet for her growing family. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who is quite persuasive when she wants to be. She ultimately saves the day. Seeking a comedic actor. Vocal Range: G3-F#5.
Portia: Female presenting, Casting ages 18+. A quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Portia is the only daughter of Brother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Seeking a comedic actor. Vocal Range: G3-F#5.
Minstrel: Any gender role, Casting ages 16+. The Minstrel is a narrator of sorts for the show with the main purpose of introducing the cast and welcoming the audience to the Renaissance era of the show. This performer opens the first and the second act. Seeking a charismatic actor with a thousand faces. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show. Vocal Range: C#3- A4 (ad. Lib. To C5).
Brother Jeremiah: Male presenting, Casting ages 30+. The Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten! He is very strict and refuses to let his daughter engage in “fulfilling her lustful desires.” He shows nothing but disrespect towards everyone, but especially playwrights like Nick and Nigel. A deeply repressed Puritan. Seeking a comedic actor. Vocal Range: G3-G4.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute: Any gender roles, Casting ages 18+. All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers.
Robin: Male presenting, Casting ages 16+. Tenor or Baritone. Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays the female characters.
Lord/Lady Clapham: Any gender role, Casting ages 18+. All Voice Types. Lord/Lady Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. This character may also play other singing/dancing roles throughout the show.
Shylock: Casting ages 30+. Baritone. Jewish landlord/tax collector who loves theater more than anything. It was illegal at that time to hire someone who was Jewish, so when Nick is forced to hire Shylock, he has to watch out or he could be hanged. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Comic character.
Featured Ensemble Roles:
The Bard Backup Singers/Dancers – Ages 16+. All Voice Types. This small group of singers/dancers play Shakespeare’s entourage. Strong dance abilities preferred.
Tap Dancing Ensemble: Ages 16+. Performers with tap dance training for A Musical, Make an Omelette, The Black Death, and more!
Puritans: Ages 16+. Singing and dancing Puritans in the number, We See the Light, as well as other scenes.
Renaissance Writers: Ages 16+. Actor / Singers who make an appearance in Welcome to the Renaissance
Shakespeare Groupies: Ages 16+. Singing / Dancing Ensemble in Will Power
Gallery/People in Court: Ages 16+. Actors / Singer Ensemble in Shakespeare in Court
New World Troupe: Ages 16+. Small Actor / Singer Ensemble in Welcome to America
London Townspeople: Ages 16+. Aside from a few principal characters, most of our cast will also play varied townspeople in different scenes, as well as singing and dancing ensembles.
Vocal range for Ensemble males: at least an F4 (some with A4)
Vocal range for Ensemble females: at least F5 (More mix & belt as opposed to “legit”)
Reader’s Theatre: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily: October 4-5
Director: Sofia Carfaro
Detective Hercule Poirot: Belgian, Iconic character. Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. Poirot is fastidious, thorough, a touch ridiculous, and incredibly observant and intelligent. He is both arrogant and humble to a fault. He is an observer of people, astute at analyzing why people behave as they do, and firmly believes that most crimes can be solved primarily by observation, psychology, and thinking them through. He values intelligence and the rule of law above all else. Monsieur Bouc: Belgian, The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious, honest and forthright, he puts his friends and customers above profit, although he is concerned about his company’s image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence, however. Mary Debenham: English, A governess. Anxious, but also cool and determined, Mary has a certain sadness about her, as well as many secrets. She is carrying on a secret affair with Colonel Arburthnot.
Colonel Arbuthnot (doubles as Samuel Ratchett): Scottish, A military man of the old-fashioned type, possibly old-money, and used to being obeyed without question. He is strong and charismatic, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Has a temper. In a secret relationship with Mary Debenham.
Hector McQueen: American, Personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious. Seems rather new to his profession. Talks a bit too much.
Michel (doubles as Head Waiter): French (Michel) & Turkish (Head Waiter), Competent and organized, Michel is the conductor for the first-class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis, and is very good at his job. Note: This actor will double as the Head Waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel, and will also need to be able to do a Turkish accent.
Princess Dragomiroff: Russian, Displaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined, arrogant, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal, and holds very decided opinions.
Greta Ohlsson: Swedish, A Catholic missionary and pediatric nurse, currently serving as a companion to Princess Dragomiroff. She would like to help small children in Africa. Deeply devout. This character may be funny, but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.
Countess Andrenyi: Hungarian and American, In addition to being married to a count (and thus, nobility), she also is a doctor. Beautiful, educated, charming, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot.
Helen Hubbard: American, Not exactly what she seems, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious, loud, obnoxious American busybody who has been married multiple times. Must be able to sing and do a little dancing. Should also be able to pull off a cooler, more calculated version of this character with a very standard or even cultured American accent.
Samuel Rachett (doubles as Colonel Arbuthnot): American (mobster – possibly Brooklyn or Chicago-style), A dangerous and unlikable man, full of entitlement, with a hair-trigger temper. Must have a forceful personality, and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed. As the murder victim, this actor may be required to remain on stage and still for an extended period of time.
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Clue on Stage: October 16-26
Director: Jennifer Treadway
Wadsworth: (male-presenting, 30+) A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal, and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
Miss Scarlet: (female-presenting, 25+) A dry, sardonic D.C. madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
Mrs. Peacock: (female-presenting, 30+) The church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
Mrs. White: (female-presenting, 30+) A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
Colonel Mustard: (male-presenting, 30+) A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
Professor Plum: (male-presenting, 30+) An academic Casanova who woos women with his big brain.
Mr. Green: (male-presenting, 20+) A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
Ensemble (2+ actors to play the following roles):
Yvette: (female-presenting, 20-30) A sexy, French maid with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays The Reporter in the final scene).
The Cook: (any gender) A threatening presence.
The Motorist: (any gender) A benign stranger who rings the wrong doorbell.
Singing Telegram Girl: (female-presenting) A cute, perky tap dancer.
Auxiliary Scarlet: (female-presenting) The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
Auxiliary Wadsworth: (male-presenting) Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
Chief Of Police: (any gender) A cop who helps save the day.
Backup Cop: (any gender) A backup for the chief.
Mr. Boddy: (any gender) A mobster-type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes.
The “Broken Down Car” Cop: (any gender) A “Regular Joe.”
Auxiliary Mustard: (male-presenting) The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
Dashing Through the Snow: December 11-21
Director: Abigail Dover Thomas
Trina: (Female, 50s) Owner of a Christmas inn in Tinsel Texas. Trying to hold on to Christmas spirit despite a demanding guest.
Mr. Boykin/Hoyt: (Male, 40s-50s) Mr. Boykin is a demanding guest staying at the inn. Actor doubles as Hoyt, a middle aged divorced man intent on bringing his elderly aunts back together for Christmas.
Ida Lou/Paulette/Rhonda Lynn: (Female, 40s-50s) Ida Lou is Trina’s surly chef. Actor doubles as Paulette, a disgruntled road stage manager, and Rhonda Lynn, a Southern mama with a sore foot and dreams that got left behind.
Cuddles/Lenora: (Female, 40s / 60s) Cuddles is an empty nester wife who participates in elaborate roleplaying to keep the spark alive with her husband. Actor doubles as Lenora, an older actress who loves the stage and her friend, Ainsley.
Binky/Ainsley: (Male, 40s / 60s) Binky is an empty nester husband who participates in elaborate roleplaying to keep the spark alive with his wife. Actor doubles as Ainsley, an older actor who is keeping a promise to his mentor.
Ennis/Honey Raye: (Female, 80s / 50s) An elderly great aunt who loves her niece and nephew, but hates her sister, Della. Actor doubles as Honey Raye, a five-time divorced Southern woman who’s remarrying husband #2 to spite her ex-boyfriend.
Della/Twink: (Female, 80s / 50s) An elder great aunt who loves her niece and nephew, but hates her sister, Ennis. Actor doubles as Twink: Honey Raye, Rhonda Lynn, and Frankie’s enthusiastic sister.
Donna Jo/Frankie: (Female, 40s-50s) Hoyt’s sister who thinks his plan is impossible and dangerous. Actor doubles as Frankie: Twink, Honey Raye, and Rhonda Lynn’s more level headed sister.
Raynerd: (Male) Rhonda Lynn’s surrogate son, uncomplicated and childlike.
Internships
Hendersonville Theatre offers a variety of internship opportunities for both high school and college students. Internships are designed to supplement classroom learning with practical learning experience and professional mentorship. HT welcomes applications from all students enrolled in all programs, including graduate, undergraduate and high school students. All internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. Course credit is available for internships if offered through the intern’s sponsoring institution. Semester-long internships are offered during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Individual start dates will vary.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, please read the instructions and email your materials to [email protected]. Disregard of the requirements below will affect the success of your application. Your application email should include the following:
- Your name, your area of interest, and semester for which you are applying.
- Attach a current resume and cover letter as PDF files. Please include your name in the filenames of all attachments.
Internships
Hendersonville Internship Opportunity:
Front of House/Box Office
Front of House and Box Office Interns will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of how a small theatre company works and will work closely with our entire staff to assist with both the running and maintenance of front of house as well as being the face of the box office through customer service and sales. This position will coordinate with ushers, volunteers, production manager, and stage manager to help maintain the house and patron experience. The Company Manager will provide each intern with training, guidance and professional knowledge. We strive to give our interns rewarding projects and exciting learning experiences. Interns will report to and work with the Company Manager as they work together to make the front of house and box office experience inviting for our patrons. At Hendersonville Theatre, we strive to make our patrons feel like one of the family and we hope that each time they call the box office or walk through the doors for an event they feel special and taken care of. Interns will have the opportunity to work with ticketing systems, learn to build programming into the system, have a strong focus on customer care and relations, will help with the prep and organization of the front of house before, during, and after special events and regular programming, and will assist with various administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Have creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Possess excellent proofreading and writing skills
- Have a keen sense of organization and attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who enjoys seeing a project through to its completion
- Possess solid computer skills and the ability to use Google Workspace
- Willingness to learn new software and other skills
- Have the ability to multitask
- Initiate and follow through on projects
- Be open to accepting guidance and training
- Have an enthusiasm for customer service and the arts; in particular theatre
- Have customer service or box office experience (a plus, but not required)
- Owns your own laptop or personal computer
The Commitment: We’re flexible. Stay with us for one or two semesters or for the whole year. Hours will be coordinated to fit your schedule. Some weekends and evenings will be required for special events and regular programming. Positions will be in person with some possible remote hours. We expect a strong work ethic and high standards of performance. In return, interns are treated as members of the staff and receive valuable hands-on experience. We ask that all interns be dependable, conscientious, and energetic. We work with students on establishing a weekly schedule that works with their classes and other obligations.
Compensation: College credit may be available through your school. Hendersonville Theatre will assist interns in meeting the credit requirements of their school, but all arrangements must be made by the intern. You do not have to be a current student to be considered. An impressive resume-builder. Intern positions are non-paid with no housing or travel stipend.
Deadline: We accept internship inquiries throughout the year. Send us your information and we’ll figure out the best time to have you join our team.
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Resume with references (documenting related experience)
- Cover Letter (including):
- Your career goals
- Your interest in the arts, particularly theatre
- What you have to offer Hendersonville Theatre
- Indicate the time frame in which you are available
Submit materials or questions to:
Allison Starling
Hendersonville Theatre
Email: [email protected]
Production Department
Production Intern will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of how a small theatre company works and will work closely with our Production Manager to assist with production needs and the running of the theatre in many diverse ways. Interns will be taught many facets of the role of the Production Manager, from dealing with administrative issues to hiring and production budgets. Interns will help the PM with scheduling and running meetings, approving the use of the theatre itself, assisting with designers and directors with the actualization of specific sets/props/costumes, and may be asked to help hands-on with the running of certain productions and concerts during their time at HT. Production Interns may be asked to help cover the box office on occasion.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Have creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Possess excellent proofreading and writing skills
- Have a keen sense of organization and attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who enjoys seeing a project through to its completion
- Possess solid computer skills and the ability to use Google Workspace
- Have the ability to multitask
- Initiate and follow through on projects
- Be open to accepting guidance and training
- Have an enthusiasm for and some experience doing theatre
- Owns your own laptop or personal computer (a plus, but not required)
The Commitment: We’re flexible. Stay with us for one or two semesters or for the whole year. Hours will be coordinated to fit your schedule. Some weekends and evenings may be required for special events. Positions are in person but may also include some remote hours. We expect a strong work ethic and high standards of performance. In return, interns are treated as members of the staff and receive valuable hands-on experience. We ask that all interns be dependable, conscientious, and energetic. We work with students on establishing a weekly schedule that works with their classes and other obligations.
Compensation: College credit may be available through your school. Hendersonville Theatre will assist interns in meeting the credit requirements of their school, but all arrangements must be made by the intern. You do not have to be a current student to be considered. Samples for your portfolio. An impressive resume-builder. Intern positions are non-paid with no housing or travel stipend.
Deadline: We accept internship inquiries throughout the year. Send us your information and we’ll figure out the best time to have you join our team.
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Resume with references (documenting related experience)
- Cover Letter (including):
- Your career goals
- Your interest in the arts, particularly theatre
- What you have to offer Hendersonville Theatre
- Indicate the time frame in which you are available
Submit materials or questions to:
Rowan Duncan
Hendersonville Theatre
Email: [email protected]
Costume Design & Costume Shop
Costume Design and Costume Shop Interns will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of how a small theatre company works and will work closely with our Costume Shop Manager and occasionally other staff to assist with the organization and maintenance of the costume shop and workroom. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with costume design and implementation of designs for any production(s) ongoing at the theatre. The staff will provide each intern with training, guidance and professional knowledge. We strive to give our interns rewarding projects and exciting learning experiences. Projects will include creative organization, inventorying costume pieces and notions, opportunities to build costume pieces from the ground up and utilize any sewing skills where applicable, opportunities for creative input, help oversee the design process in real time through ongoing productions, and learning the basics of costume shop management.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Have creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Have a keen sense of organization and attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who enjoys seeing a project through to its completion
- Have the ability to multitask
- Initiate and follow through on projects
- Be open to accepting guidance and training
- Have an enthusiasm for costume design and/or the arts; in particular theatre
- Have experience with costume design (a plus, but not required)
- Have sewing experience (a plus, but not required)
- Owns your own laptop or personal computer
The Commitment: We’re flexible. Stay with us for one or two semesters or for the whole year. Hours will be coordinated to fit your schedule. Some weekends and evenings may be required for special events. Positions are in person but may also include some remote hours. We expect a strong work ethic and high standards of performance. In return, interns are treated as members of the staff and receive valuable hands-on experience. We ask that all interns be dependable, conscientious, and energetic. We work with students on establishing a weekly schedule that works with their classes and other obligations.
Compensation: College credit may be available through your school. Hendersonville Theatre will assist interns in meeting the credit requirements of their school, but all arrangements must be made by the intern. You do not have to be a current student to be considered. This will also be an opportunity for you to grow samples for your portfolio and resume. Intern positions are non-paid with no housing or travel stipend.
Deadline: We accept internship inquiries throughout the year. Send us your information and we’ll figure out the best time to have you join our team.
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Resume with references (documenting related experience)
- Cover Letter (including):
- Your career goals
- Your interest in the arts, particularly theatre
- What you have to offer Hendersonville Theatre
- Indicate the time frame in which you are available
- Samples of your work (college course work is acceptable) if available
- Examples include:
- Paperwork from or an overview of any shop management or maintenance
- Photos and/or sketches of your design work
- Costume design paperwork
- Examples include:
Submit materials or questions to:
Allison Starling
Hendersonville Theatre
Email: [email protected]
Marketing Department
Marketing Interns will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of how a small theatre company works and will work closely with our entire staff to assist with marketing and public relations initiatives.. The staff will provide each intern with training, guidance and professional knowledge. We strive to give our interns rewarding projects and rare and exciting learning experiences. Projects will emphasize digital content creation, marketing strategy & planning, market research, sales analysis, and outreach. The interns are exposed to different aspects of marketing, promotions, advertising, patron loyalty, and public relations. Interns will have the opportunity to work with a real working advertising budget, assist on executing an advertising plan including creation of all ad materials for print & collateral pieces. Internships may also include the opportunity to plan and execute show promotions and outreach events. Additional duties may include updating social media sites, designing Playbills, assisting in distributing marketing materials to local partners within the community, and various administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Have creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Possess excellent proofreading and writing skills
- Have a keen sense of organization and attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who enjoys seeing a project through to its completion
- Possess solid computer skills and the ability to use Google Workspace
- Have experience with social media
- Have the ability to multitask
- Initiate and follow through on projects
- Be open to accepting guidance and training
- Have an enthusiasm for marketing and/or the arts; in particular theatre
- Have experience with graphic design (a plus, but not required)
- Have experience in AP-style writing (a plus, but not required)
- Have experience with photo and video editing (a plus, but not required)
- Owns your own laptop or personal computer
The Commitment: We’re flexible. Stay with us for one or two semesters or for the whole year. Hours will be coordinated to fit your schedule. Some weekends and evenings may be required for special events. Positions can be in person or remote. We expect a strong work ethic and high standards of performance. In return, interns are treated as members of the staff and receive valuable hands-on experience. We ask that all interns be dependable, conscientious, and energetic. We work with students on establishing a weekly schedule that works with their classes and other obligations.
Compensation: College credit may be available through your school. Hendersonville Theatre will assist interns in meeting the credit requirements of their school, but all arrangements must be made by the intern. You do not have to be a current student to be considered. Samples for your portfolio. An impressive resume-builder. Intern positions are non-paid with no housing or travel stipend.
Deadline: We accept internship inquiries throughout the year. Send us your information and we’ll figure out the best time to have you join our team.
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Resume with references (documenting related experience)
- Cover Letter (including):
- Your career goals
- Your interest in the arts, particularly theatre
- What you have to offer Hendersonville Theatre
- Indicate the time frame in which you are available
- 2-3 samples of your work (college course work is acceptable)
Submit materials or questions to:
Victoria Lamberth
Hendersonville Theatre
Email: [email protected]
Development Department
The Development Intern will assist in activities related to volunteer management, fundraising and grant writing, community engagement, data entry and reporting, and direct service and advocacy.
The ideal candidate will:
- Conduct prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors
- Maintain donor and grant databases and files, including calendaring deadlines, logging donations, generating and sending donor acknowledgements, logging donor appreciation efforts
- Support creation of annual fundraising campaigns
- Assist staff with grant application writing and tracking
- Assist staff with researching state and federal regulations regarding donor solicitation (e.g., registration with offices in other states) and general development efforts (e.g., raffles, auctions)
- Support staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with venue and vendors
- Track and evaluate all development efforts
- Work with the Development Director to implement development strategies
- Possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Have a keen sense of organization and attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who enjoys seeing a project through to its completion
- Have the ability to multitask
- Initiate and follow through on projects
- Be open to accepting guidance and training
- Owns your own laptop or personal computer
The Commitment: We’re flexible. Stay with us for one or two semesters or for the whole year. Hours will be coordinated to fit your schedule. Some weekends and evenings may be required for special events. Positions are in person but may also include some remote hours. We expect a strong work ethic and high standards of performance. In return, interns are treated as members of the staff and receive valuable hands-on experience. We ask that all interns be dependable, conscientious, and energetic. We work with students on establishing a weekly schedule that works with their classes and other obligations.
Compensation: College credit may be available through your school. Hendersonville Theatre will assist interns in meeting the credit requirements of their school, but all arrangements must be made by the intern. You do not have to be a current student to be considered. This will also be an opportunity for you to grow samples for your portfolio and resume. Intern positions are non-paid with no housing or travel stipend.
Deadline: We accept internship inquiries throughout the year. Send us your information and we’ll figure out the best time to have you join our team.
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Resume with references (documenting related experience)
- Cover Letter (including):
- Your career goals
- Your interest in the arts, particularly theatre
- What you have to offer Hendersonville Theatre
- Indicate the time frame in which you are available
Submit materials or questions to:
Michele Stukes
Hendersonville Theatre
Email: [email protected]