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Administrative Position

Managing Director

The Pearl Theatre Company, a 2011 Drama Desk Award recipient dedicated to connecting audiences to great plays from the classical canon, seeks a Managing Director to oversee the company’s day-to-day business operations as well as to play a key role in strategic planning for the future growth of the company.

Working in tandem with the Producing Artistic Director, the candidate should have demonstrable experience in general management and executive leadership, as well as development and fundraising. Energy and enthusiasm for The Pearl’s mission, as well as creative and innovative ideas for growing the company and increasing its impact and visibility are essential attributes for the successful candidate. Key areas of expertise include: non-profit management, capital fundraising, financial management and budgeting, real estate/contract negotiations, artistic/administrative teambuilding, ability to guide and motivate staff. Competitive salary plus attractive benefits. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@pearltheatre.org.

Upcoming Auditions

Non-Union Acting Apprentice Auditions

Auditions for Acting Apprentices for The Philanderer, part of our 2011/2012 season will be held on the following dates and times:

Monday, November 21, 2011 -- 11:00am-2:00pm

Auditions are by invitation ONLY.  Actors will be asked to prepare pre-selected sides to be provided.

Auditions will be held at The Pearl Theatre Company's Rehearsal Space, located at 307 West 38th Street, Suite 1805.

Please note: ONLY non-union actors may be seen at these auditions.

Submission guidelines: ONLY electronic submissions will be accepted for available roles by 11:00am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.  Actors may submit headshots and resumes to Sarah Wozniak via email here.

Production Dates: December 6, 2011-February 19, 2012
Director: Gus Kaikkonen
SEEKING:
One (1) Non-Union Female Actor early-mid 20s
One (1) Non-Union Female Actor mid 20s-30s
Two (2) Non-Union Male Actors 40s-60s
One (1) Non-Union Male Actor 30s-40s
 

The Pearl is committed to diversity in our casting.  Mature, differently-abled, and ethnically diverse actors are strongly encouraged to submit.

Acting Apprentices receive a modest stipend (reimbursement for travel expenses) and EMC points as permitted by Actor's Equity Association.

General Audition Information

Headshot and resume submissions are accepted on a rolling basis via mail ONLY. Please do not electronically submit your headshot and resume for consideration unless the casting notice requests it.

The Pearl operates in accordance with LORT D rules with Actors’ Equity Association.

Equity Actors:

• The Pearl holds Equity Principal Auditions annually, usually April or May.
• Headshot and resume submissions are accepted by mail for consideration.
• Agent submissions are requested as particular roles are available.

Equity Audition Requirements:

• Actors are to prepare two brief monologues.
• One must be classical (Shakespeare is preferred)
• Combined length for both monologues must be less than three minutes.

Our Resident Acting Company of 11 members fill about half the contract roles available each season. We are always seeking new, skilled actors with training and interest in classical repertory to work with us as guest artists. 

We enthusiastically endorse non-traditional casting. Actors of ethnically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition.

For questions, please contact Sarah Wozniak at swozniak@pearltheatre.org or call our Audition Hotline at 212.505.3401 ext. 30.

To submit headshots and resumes for general consideration, please mail to:

Casting
The Pearl Theatre Company
307 West 38th Street, Suite 1805
New York, NY 10018