Resident Artist Actor/Director

RESIDENT ARTIST ACTOR/DIRECTOR

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Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Bloomsburg, PA US JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE) Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Full-Time, Salaried Exempt Resident Artist Actor/Director Position Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE), a 48‑year‑old professional rural ensemble theatremitted to artistic excellence, arts education, collaborative artistic direction, andmunity engagement, seeks a new Resident Artist. This artist will serve as an Actor-Director, Teaching Artist, and administrative liaison. This is a full-time Resident Artist position with a Candidacy period prior to full Ensemble membership. Priority will be given to male-presenting applicants.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Acting/Directing

• Act in or direct BTE Mainstage productions and/or TIC tour
• Roles available dependent upon experience and audition:
• Assistant Director or Director of Cry it Out
• Old Man or Narrator in A Christmas Story
• Either Cortisol in Neuroinfluencers Theatre in the Classroom Tour or Hal in Proof
• Any adult male role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Select Directors for each production
• Participate in marketing and promotions for productions
• Support other aspects of production when not being utilized in casting or directing workflow, including, but not limited to, Design,
• Choreography, Stage Combat, and Intimacy Coordination
• Serve as a mentor, Cast Buddy, and other leadership roles when needed withmunity kid actors in Mainstage and Summer productions
• Encouraged to participate in special projects such as BTE's podcast, devising new work, and researching/writing TIC Service
• Serve as a liaison to administrative areas of theanization, which may include the Managing Director, Communications, Development, or other departments asanizational needs dictate
• Support administrative workflow by assisting with tasks such as project follow‑through, documentation, scheduling, and cross‑departmental coordination
• Represent the Resident Artists in conversations that bridge artistic and administrative priorities, ensuring clarity, transparency, and timely information‑sharing
• Contribute tomittee work, planning processes, andanizational initiatives that require artistic insight paired with administrative collaboration
• Provide flexible support during periods of increased activity, helping maintain smooth operations across departments Resident Artist Responsibilities
• Participate in all Resident Artist meetings and required Ensemble meetings, including Season Selection, Strategic Action, Envisioning, DEI, Tactical, and others as assigned
• Serve as a rotating RA representative at Board Meetings
• Contribute to Educational programming and serve as Teaching Artist both in the classroom and in productions withmunity youth
• Contribute toanizational planning,munity engagement, and long-term artistic vision
• Support the Artistic Lead in maintainingmunication, workflow, and artistic cohesion across the season
• Represent BTE at all major BTE events and othermunity engagement opportunities
• Provide guidance on images and branding for uing season productions
• Assist with grant proposals and reports to provide updated artistic and programmatic information
• Uphold BTE's values of collaboration, transparency, and d responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Acting experience required; BA/BFA in Theatre and/or professional acting experience preferred
• Directing experience preferred or a demonstrated interest in developing directing skills
• Diverse theatremaking and administrative skill set required or a strong desire to expand capabilities across multiple areas of theatremaking
• Experience teaching preferred
• Experience working with children and youth in artistic settings preferred
• Completed criminal background check
• Ability to work on-site at BTE during classes, workshops, rehearsal, runs of the show and in-person meetings
• Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more)
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work and a valid driver's license
• Up-to-date vaccinations according to the State of PA
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, andmunity‑centered artistic practice

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• Start date: July 27, 2026
• Full-time, salaried exempt, $33,300 annually
• 5-day, 40-hour work week, with flexibility during tech and openings
• Benefits include paid time off, eye insurance, and access to professional development
• A nine‑month Candidacy period is required before attaining full Resident Artist Membership, with the option for an earlier adoption vote

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Send cover letter, resume and CV (if applicable), artistic statement, and audition video showcasing your skills, talents, and who you are as an artist to castingbte
• Deadline to : May 17, 2026
• Initial interviews may be held over Zoom
• 2nd round in-person audition and site visit are required before hiring

DURATION

Jul 27, 2026

• SALARY $33,000.00
• $33,000.

00 per year

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