Job Opportunities

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC), is a LORT D regional theatre dedicated to the production of American plays and musicals at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (SRT), located at 480 S. Broad Street, in Philadelphia. PTC is currently seeking a Props Head.  This position would begin immediately, with rehearsals for our first season show beginning 9/19, load-in beginning 10/10, and first preview on 10/28. This opening is for an hourly position, and is represented by the collective bargaining agreement between IATSE Local #8 and PTC. 

Compensation:

The Prop Artisan shall be guaranteed one hundred and seventy one (171) hours for PTC productions that require a fully executed and acquired properties package at a rate of $28.69 per hour until February 2023 when the rate will rise to $29.27.

When working as a member of the crew on standard crew calls and not as a props artisan, the rate is $25.32 per hour.

Overtime and benefits are based upon the current IATSE rate for this position in effect during the period of this agreement.  For more information, visit www.philatheatreco.org.  Please email cover letter, resume and two references to: Jacob Gilbert, Production Manager, Philadelphia Theatre Company, employment@philatheatreco.org. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, fabricate, pull, purchase, acquire, alter, and maintain props for the production as required.
• Maintain properties show paperwork such as prop lists, rental items, etc.
• Track and report all expenses associated with the operation of the props department, including purchases, maintenance, and personnel.
• Maintain up-to-date budget information concerning the production.
• Manage overhire properties staff.
• Work closely with other members of the artistic and production staff to ensure communication between departments.
• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the company, performers, and staff.
• In conjunction with the production staff maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment of all shop and production operations.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong and demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a theatrical setting.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, processes, and materials to fabricate props. 
• Knowledgeable in working with fabric, possess some sewing skills.
• Knowledgeable in scenic art and other painting techniques.
• Knowledgeable in current technologies and methodologies within the theatrical and production industries
• Strong and demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of a production team.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow schedules.
• Strong budget and cost controls skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Institutional Giving Manager

Reports to: Director of Development

Key Internal Relationships: Associate Director of Development, Artistic Department, Marketing Director, Marketing Assistant, General Manager

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is seeking a full-time Institutional Giving Manager to join the development team. Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Institutional Giving Manager will support PTC’s fundraising initiatives by telling our story in a compelling manner to institutional funders and our supporters.

Be part of a staff of professionals who are passionate about the power of live theatre and desire to share this passion with all Philadelphians. We operate by our core values and choose to be ambitious, joyful in our work, flexible, and act with integrity and care. This position is an excellent opportunity to prepare for future roles in arts administration and development leadership with opportunities to grow into new responsibilities at PTC.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as anti-racism in professional work and participate in a cross-departmental DEI&A working group.
• With the Development Director, help craft PTC institutional fundraising strategy and manage a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders.
• Serve as the lead writer for foundation and corporate giving proposals and reports including creating and reporting on grant budgets. Assist with annual fund solicitation copy.
• Create institutional giving lifecycle documentation and manage the grants calendars to track letters, proposals, budgets, presentations, and reports for a portfolio of foundation, corporation, and government donors and prospects.
• Lead research to identify new sources of institutional support, both foundation and corporate.
• Maintain institutional funding records in Tessitura and follow all procedures so that institutional files are up-to-date. Process and acknowledge all institutional gifts and pull lists for solicitations and renewals.
• Attend PTC performances, donor events, play readings, rehearsals, and company activities as requested. Assist with event duties as assigned and represent PTC to our community of supporters.
• Provide general copy-editing services and some copy generation for institutional materials.
• Other administrative duties as requested to help the Development Department thrive.

Desirable Skills and Experience.

• An interest in arts and culture in Philadelphia, and an excitement about getting it funded.
• Exceptional written communication skills with a knack for details, and the capability to edit and critique others’ written work.
• Must enjoy attending to small details and organizing complex processes.
• Two to three years of experience in non-profits with a working knowledge of the foundation and corporate giving field and basic fundraising techniques.
• Comfortable working with numbers.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Computer literacy required: word processing, spreadsheets, Google Suite. Tessitura experience a plus.

Compensation
This is a salaried exempt position with a minimum annual salary of $50,000. Full-time employees have access to medical insurance (including vision) and dental insurance, currently fully covered by PTC. Employees may also upgrade their medical insurance plan at their own expense. PTC provides employees with the option to participate in a pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan. In addition to the paid company holidays, paid time off includes 10 vacation days, 4 personal days, and 7 sick days per fiscal year. To be eligible for this position requires adherence to PTC’s staff vaccination policy, which includes staying up-to-date on all COVID vaccines and boosters, per CDC guidelines.

Start Date
Ideally in early August. PTC administration currently operates under a hybrid model of remote and in-person work, with required attendance at company-wide meetings and events.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by email to employment@philatheatreco.org.

About Philadelphia Theatre Company
Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is a leading regional theatre company (LORT D) that produces, develops, and presents entertaining and imaginative contemporary theatre focused on the American experience. PTC balances its Philadelphia roots with a national point of view that combines a taste for adventure with a dedication to new American plays and musicals. Founded in 1974, PTC has presented 201 world and Philadelphia premieres. More than 50 percent of PTC’s world premieres have moved on to New York and other major cities, helping to earn Philadelphia a national reputation as a hub for new play development.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PTC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We strongly encourage applications from people of color and members of underrepresented groups.

General Audition Information

Due to uncertain Covid conditions, this year Philadelphia Theatre Company will cast our season on a per show basis. Audition notices are typically posted on this website, on the Actors Equity Association website, on the Theatre Philadelphia website, and elsewhere. For more information and to ask questions, email casting@philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.

Until further notice, our productions will require all personnel to be vaccinated and will comply with all Equity rules regarding medical and religious exemptions.

We are currently accepting auditions for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson and directed by Jeffrey L. Page. To access our current breakdown for the 22/23 spring production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, for audition prep and more details on the production, click HERE.

PTC accepts new scripts from unrepresented playwrights from May through September, when we are focused on reading, but we will accept a synopsis at any time.  The synopsis will give us the opportunity to reach back out to you if we know that the project does not fit our mission.  Anyone who submits a script will receive acknowledgement of receipt.

The 2022 winner of the Terrence McNally Award is Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters. For more information or to see if you are eligible to apply next season, please click HERE.

Please direct inquiries to Angel Chasco (he/him) @ achasco@philatheatreco.org
You may also mail scripts (though they may not reach the artistic team immediately) to:

Philadelphia Theatre Company
215 S. Broad St. #304
Philadelphia, PA 19107

No calls, please.

Thank you!

Volunteers are essential to the efficient operation of Philadelphia Theatre Company, and we are grateful for your interest in joining our family.

Volunteer to usher and see shows for free! Philadelphia Theatre Company is calling all enthusiastic arts-lovers to usher at the beautiful Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Everyone is welcome – all you need is a positive attitude and willingness to provide a great experience to fellow theatregoers!

House Managers may assign ushers to greet and direct patrons, stuff and distribute programs, assist with seating, collect ticket stubs, and help with light upkeep after the performance.

Arrival time is one 1 hr. & 15 min. prior to curtain, and appropriate all-black dress is required. Parking is available at local parking garages, lots, and meters.

All volunteers are encouraged to invite friends to join them in ushering and are invited to watch the performance.

To express interest in joining our team, or for more information, please contact Allison Fifield through our web contact form