Work with Us
Founded in 1966, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional theatre company with an annual budget of $1.7M. From its Rocky Mountain roots, CRT serves as an artistic home to our rural community and beyond, through the creation of repertory seasons, dynamic educational programs and compelling new works. With deeply rooted values in equity, diversity and inclusion, CRT is committed to being a haven for artistic excellence, belonging, and intrinsic joy.
Located at 9,000 feet in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, the historic town of Creede offers beautiful views, hiking trails, and stunning campsites in a county comprised of 97% public land.
The Denver Post has named CRT as “among the top five theatres in the state;” USA Today has called CRT “one of the top ten theatres to see the lights way off Broadway;” and the National Theatre Conference gave CRT the Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2007. CRT was featured on the front page of the New York Times Art & Leisure section in 2021 with an article touting Creede as the “triumph of the Friday night footlights.”
CRT’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access
Creede Repertory Theatre is striving towards a Culture of Belonging for everyone who comes through our doors. We have made great progress as an organization, and acknowledge that there is still a lot of work to do. We will continue practicing self-reflection by asking the tough questions, listening deeply to our community, and implementing practices and policies that affirm and uplift others’ humanity. We are committed to being your theatre, always. To see our full EDI Statement, Commitments, and Updates, click here.
CRT provides childcare support to our company members; please inquire about how we can support you and your family needs.
Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages artists from historically excluded communities to apply.
COVID-19 Safety
All artists who perform in-person work for CRT’s 2023 Summer Season are required to provide proof of full vaccination, according to current CDC guidelines, prior to their start date.
Employees and contractors will receive a copy of CRT's most up-to-date Health & Safety plan (subject to change as required) at the time of contract. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions of the hiring manager during the interview process.
It is CRT’s current intent that audience masking will be optional in the 2023 Season.
Qualities we look for in candidates
Mission – Motivated and inspired by CRT’s mission and vision.
Grit - Bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities of theatre at 9,000ft.
Intentionality – Thoughtful and deliberate.
Community – Willing and eager to invest in, engage with and create personal connections with the CRT community, including staff, company, students, patrons, board members, and the town of Creede, CO.
Full Time Staff Openings
Artistic Director
Creede Repertory Theatre seeks a dynamic and agile leader to serve as our next Artistic Director. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, in partnership with the Managing Director, and in collaboration with CRT's dedicated Staff and artists, the Artistic Director will embrace the joys and challenges of true repertory at 9,000 feet in rural Colorado.
The Artistic Director job profile, full job description, detailed information about Creede Repertory Theatre, and application instructions can be found HERE.
Seasonal Openings
Casting:
Note: CRT operates on an LOA ref. LORT-D and offers both union and non-union contracts for our Summer Season. Our Young Audience Outreach Tour is non-union.
2024 Season Auditions In-Person & Video Submissions
In reference to the character descriptions below: most characters we currently encounter are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/hers pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking actors of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Please note that actors will be cast in two or three productions as is the nature of repertory theater.
Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if you are an actor who might need specific accommodations we can provide. Creede Rep currently offers child care assistance. Please inquire about how we can support you and your family’s needs.
2024 SEASON INFORMATION & DATES:
All dates subject to change
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
First Rehearsal: 5/7/24
Opening: 5/24/24
Closing: 9/15/24
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
First Rehearsal: 5/14/24
Opening: 6/7/24
Closing: 8/25/24
The roles of The Creature and Frau Blücher have been cast.
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
First Rehearsal: 5/28/24
Opening: 6/24/24
Closing: 9/08/24
The roles of Lady Bracknell and Miss Prism have been cast.
Prima’s Guide to Funerals by Leonard Madrid | World Premeire
First Rehearsal: 6/11/24
Opening: 7/12/24
Closing: 9/15/24
41st Young Audience Outreach Tour: Coyote & the Counting Game
First Rehearsal: 8/16/24
Opening: 8/31/24
Closing: 11/22/24
COMPENSATION
AEA:
Contract: LOA referencing LORT D
No less than $575/wk (2023 rate) + health & pension
Housing and transportation provided
Non-AEA (including Young Audience Outreach Tour):
$575/wk
Housing Provided
$250 travel stipend
HOW TO AUDITION
CRT casts both AEA and non-AEA actors. We operate on an LOA referencing LORT D.
CRT will hold in-person EPA auditions in Denver, Colorado on Monday, December 11 (9am - 5pm, lunch from 1-2pm) and Tuesday, December 12 from 9am to 1pm) at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204. To request an audition time, please email auditions@creederep.com with the following information: Name, Union status, and whether or not you will be singing. Audition times will be given on a first come first serve basis and priority will go to paid members of the Actors Equity Association.
For both in-person and video auditions, please include 2 contrasting monologues and 16 bars of a song if you sing.
To submit a video audition, please fill out the Audition Submission Form, upload a headshot and resume (PDF format), and provide a link to your audition video.
Auditions will be reviewed as they are received. We will contact you if we'd like to see a callback. The deadline for video submissions is January 15, 2024.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
All artists who perform in-person work for CRT’s 2024 Season are required to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19, according to current CDC guidelines, prior to their start date. Artists will receive a copy of CRT's most up-to-date Heath & Safety policy at the time of contract.
Directors, Choreographers & Designers:
Note: CRT does not operate under an Agreement with USA / IATSE or SDC.
Thank you for your interest! All available positions for the 2023 Season are filled. Please check back in December for 2024 Season openings.
Production:
Note: CRT does not operate under an Agreement with USA / IATSE.
Thank you for your interest! All available positions for the 2023 Season are filled. Please check back in December for 2024 Season openings.
Musicians:
Note: CRT does not operate under an Agreement with AFM.
Thank you for your interest! All available positions for the 2023 Season are filled. Please check back in December for 2024 Season openings.
Education Positions:
Young Audience Outreach Tour (YAOT) Director/Choreographer
Participate in seasonal company meetings, as required.
Participate in marketing and/or publicity functions as required to promote the play, the 2024 Season, and/or CRT throughout the course of the contract. Timing and number of engagements subject to mutual approval.
Adhere to, and assist in the enforcement of, CRT’s health and safety protocols and policies.
Commit to CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative (statement available on CRT’s website). Contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.
Adhere to CRT’s values of Artistry, Grit, Intentionality, and Community.
First Design Meeting - Week of April 8th, 2024
Workshop Reading via Zoom - March of April, 2024 TBD by Creative Team availability.
Second Design Meeting - Week of April 22nd, 2024
Second Draft of Script Due from Playwright - May 1st, 2024
Third Design Meeting - Week of May 13th, 2024
Music Demos Due from Composer - May 20th, 2024
Fourth Design Meeting - Week of June 10th, 2024
Fifth Design Meeting - Week of June 24th, 2024
Production Meetings Begin - Week of July 8th, 2024
First Rehearsal - August 6, 2024
Tech Begins - August 27, 2024
Opening - August 30, 2024
Closing - November 24, 2024
*Please note any conflicts or concerns in your application.
Patron Services:
Thank you for your interest! All available positions for the 2023 Season are filled. Please check back in December for 2024 Season openings.