Job Opportunities
Goodpeed Musicals does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes are only accepted for specific job openings. Goodspeed Musicals is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from people of color and women. Goodspeed Musicals does not
discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration
of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual
orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, or genetic information. EOE
Goodspeed employees are also eligible for The Andrew A. Isen Prize at Goodspeed Musicals. The prize, to be given annually, will recognize a young person between the ages of 20-29 who has demonstrated excellence in their work during the previous Goodspeed Musicals season.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Box Office Supervisor to assist in a busy box office. The ideal candidate will be a superb multi-tasker with an eye for detail and excellent customer service skills. Duties will include processing ticket orders and providing customer service via phone and in person as well as acting as the Box Office performance supervisor in the absence of the rest of the Box Office Management. Additional duties may include supervising part time staff, preparing financial paperwork, maintaining Goodspeed’s policies and procedures, and offering support to our subscription campaign. Must be available to work nights and weekends.
Required Qualifications & Skills: working well under pressure, problem solving, Microsoft Office Suite, experience with a computerized ticketing system.
The Details:
Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: $15-$16 per hour with benefits
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Please send cover letter, résumé, and professional references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line “Box Office Supervisor.”BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a box office representative to sell tickets and provide information about our events, in person at the box office and by phone. Must be comfortable learning and working with ticketing software, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time position includes weekdays, weekends and some evenings. 15-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.30 per hour.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@goodspeed.org. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!THEATRE USHER
Goodspeed Musicals looking for hardworking, responsible people to join our usher team. Must be comfortable working with the public, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time seasonal position with flexible schedule that includes weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings. 15-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.00 per hour.
To apply, download and application HERE and return to jobs@goodspeed.org or visit the box office for an application. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!GIFT SHOP ATTENDANT
Goodspeed Musicals looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, responsible people to join our gift shop team. Must be comfortable working with the public, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time seasonal position with flexible schedule that includes weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings. 10-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.00 per hour.
To apply, download and application HERE and return to jobs@goodspeed.org or visit the box office for an application. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!PRODUCTION POSITIONS
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Goodspeed Musicals seeks an Assistant Technical Director for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from January 31, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Duties include assisting in the technical drafting of scenic elements, as well as purchasing and tracking of materials. To view the full job description, please click here.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
SCENIC CARPENTER
Goodspeed Musicals seeks Scenic Carpenters for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from February 21, 2022 through November 18, 2022. Duties include assisting in the construction and implementation of scenic elements for each mainstage production, plus various outside projects. To view the full job description, please click here.
Scenic Carpenters will be paid at an hourly rate of $14.00-17.00 (BOE), plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.STAGE CARPENTER
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Stage Carpenter for our 2022
season. Preferred applicants will be available from April 4, 2022 through
December 31, 2022. Duties include the operation of all scenic elements and
coordinating with the scene shop on maintenance and repair of scenery during a
busy, 8-show week. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Stage Carpenter will be paid at an hourly rate of $15.00-18.00 (BOE), plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
PROPERTIES RUN CREW HEAD
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Properties Run Crew Head for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from April 11, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Duties include prop maintenance and running an 8-show week props track. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Properties Run Crew Head will be paid at an hourly rate
of $15.00-18.00 (BOE), plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be
eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit
cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
ASSISTANT COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
Goodspeed Musicals seeks an Assistant Costume Shop Manager for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from February 7, 2022 through November 23, 2022. Duties include providing support to the Costume Shop Manager throughout the realization and maintenance of all costume designs and elements during the 2022 season. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Assistant Costume Shop Manager will be paid a weekly salary of $750-875 (BOE). Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability, and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
DRAPERS
Goodspeed Musicals seeks Drapers for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from March 14, 2022 through November 18, 2022, or between May 16, 2022 and September 23, 2022. Duties include the safe, accurate and timely construction and alterations of all costume elements, as well as supervision of the First Hands and Costume Shop Apprentices. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Drapers will be paid at an hourly rate of $17.00-20.00 (BOE), plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
FIRST HANDS
Goodspeed Musicals seeks First Hands for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from March 14, 2022 through November 18, 2022, or between May 16, 2022 and September 23, 2022. Duties include assisting the Drapers in the safe, accurate and timely construction and alterations of assigned costume elements, as well as supervising the Costume Shop Apprentices. To view the full job description, please click here.
The First Hands will be paid at an hourly rate of $15.00-16.00 (BOE), plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Goodspeed Musicals, a two-time Tony Award-winning LORT theater in East Haddam. CT, seeks Stage Management Apprentices/Production Assistants for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. SM Apprentices/Production Assistants are key members of the stage management teams on all Goodspeed productions. The position is ideal for non-AEA stage managers to work on complex musicals with limited spatial resources.
Duties include assisting the PSM and ASM with setting up and managing daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals onstage, and performances. This encompasses generating paperwork and run sheets; working closely with our creative teams, actors, and run crews; coordinating people and things in close quarters; helping maintain the show from both technical and artistic standpoints; as well as lending a hand with all other aspects of stage management life at Goodspeed.
Candidates should be intensely focused on a career in stage management and be able to handle a great deal of detail in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, creative thinking, and a high level of written and verbal communication skill is required. Of course, the ability to work well with others, make coffee, and wrangle copy machines is necessary—as is a sense of humor.
The ideal candidate will also have stage management experience outside the confines of college; knowledge of the AEA/LORT contract; the ability to understand musical terms and follow a score; and familiarity with the challenges in working on long-running shows.
Position for qualified non-AEA candidates for our 2022 Season are available. Salary is $13.00/hour. Overtime paid when working over 40 hours/week. Housing available for a weekly fee.
Email cover letter, resumé, & three references (in PDF format) to: Brad Spachman, Production Stage Manager: brad@goodspeed.org. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.PRODUCTION APPRENTICE POSITIONS
STAGE CARPENTRY APPRENTICES
Goodspeed Musicals seeks Stage Carpentry Apprentices for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from April 4, 2022 through December 31, 2022, or from June 6, 2022 through November 11, 2022. Duties include operation of assigned scenic elements and assisting in the maintenance of the scenery during a busy, 8-show week. To view the full job description, please click here.
Stage Carpentry Apprentices will be paid at an hourly rate
of $13.00 [moving to $14.00 on July 1, 2022] plus overtime. Applicants have the
possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize.
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three
references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
TECHNICAL APPRENTICE
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Technical Apprentice for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from March 14, 2022 through November 18, 2022. Duties include assisting in the construction of scenic elements, load-in, and backstage run crew coverage. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Technical Apprentice will be paid at an hourly rate of
$13.00 [moving to $14.00 on July 1, 2022] plus overtime. Applicants have the
possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize.
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three
references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
PROPERTIES RUN CREW APPRENTICE
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Properties Run Crew Apprentice for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from May 2, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Duties include prop maintenance and running an 8-show week props track. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Properties Run Crew
Apprentice will be paid at an hourly rate of $13.00 [moving to $14.00 on
July 1, 2022] plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for
the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter,
resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
COSTUME SHOP APPRENTICES (STITCHERS)
Goodspeed Musicals seeks a Properties Run Crew Apprentice for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from May 2, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Duties include prop Goodspeed Musicals seeks Costume Shop Apprentices for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from March 28, 2022 through December 31, 2022, or between May 16, 2022 and November 4, 2022. Duties include assisting with stitching, finishing, and alterations of assigned costume elements, as well as supporting the Goodspeed Costume Rental Collection. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Costume Shop Apprentices will be paid at an hourly rate of $13.00 [moving to $14.00 on July 1, 2022] plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
WARDROBE APPRENTICES
Goodspeed Musicals seeks Wardrobe Apprentices for our 2022 season. Preferred applicants will be available from May 5, 2022 through December 31, 2022, or between July 5, 2022 and November 6, 2022. Duties include the care, tracking, and maintenance of costume elements, as well as running an 8-show week wardrobe track. To view the full job description, please click here.
The Wardrobe Apprentices will be paid at an hourly rate of $13.00 [moving to $14.00 on July 1, 2022] plus overtime. Applicants have the possibility to be eligible for the Goodspeed Musicals Andrew Isen $5,000 prize. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, availability and list of three references to jobs@goodspeed.org.
