Curious Theatre Company is an equal opportunity employer, values equity and inclusion, and prioritizes representation and diversity. People of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/ underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for all available positions.
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Curious Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season Auditions
WHO:
WHEN
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
BREAK: 4:00PM – 4:30PM
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
BREAK: 4:00PM – 4:30PM
CONTRACT TYPE
WHAT:
VIEWING AUDITIONS:
EUKEKA DAY by Jonathan Spector
Seeking:
DON: Early 60s. White. Head of school. A calming presence.
SUZANNE: Mid-50s. White. Warm and gracious.
CARINA: Early 40s, Black or biracial. A joiner.
MEIKO: Mid-30s, Biracial Japanese/White (describes herself as Hapa). Wry sense of humor.
ELI: Mid-30s, White. Jewish or half-Jewish. Oblivious but well-meaning.
JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich
Seeking:
JANE: Female, 25-30, white, young professional living in the Bay Area, knows how to dress to fit in, “self-aware” to a fault, wouldn’t be out of place at SoulCycle.
LOYD: Male, 60’s or older, white, lived in the West Bay his whole life, rocks a hippied-adjacent sort of look, has a high opinion of himself, wouldn’t be out of place at a Grateful Dead show.
BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
Seeking:
THE MOTHER, female, late 30s – 50s. A Woman Who Cares. Who has lived a surprising amount of life. More layered than she appears, than she’s allowed to be, or than she chooses to reveal. Genuinely religious. A woman who loves her children. All of the time.
THE LIBRARIAN, female or female-identifying. Any age over 35. A person who might have lived in a city, or thought she’d live in a city, or did live in a city until life happened. Funny with a side of sly. Smart without question. A woman who loves what she does. Most of the time. Also plays:
THE MANAGER, played by the same actress as The Librarian. A middle manager on her way to the next level. Corporate Material. Compulsively inarticulate, often interrupting herself. Not a word person. Something surprising and almost violent dressed in management training. A woman who loves her job. And her fish. Also plays:
THE EDITOR, played by the same actress as The Librarian and The Manager. Another mother. A different mother. A hugger. A woman who loves a good book. A woman who wants to help.
ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE by L M Feldman
EVAN: A writer in her mid 30s-late 40s. Hearing – only speaks
EVAN’S CHORUS: Might be Evan’s inspired writer-self. ASL-fluent – only signs. (Deaf/deaf actors encouraged to audition)
CHAP: A visual artist & chef in her mid 30s-late 40s. Hard-of-hearing but doesn’t identify as it; ASL-proficient – both speaks and signs. (Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing actors encouraged to audition)
CHAP’S CHORUS: Might be Chap’s candor & instinct. ASL-fluent – both speaks and signs. (CODA actors encouraged to audition)
ANA: A café owner & chef in her late 30s-late 40s. Deaf – ASL-fluent – only signs (Deaf/deaf actors encouraged to audition)
ANA’S CHORUS: Might be Ana’s vulnerability or former/future self. Hearing – nearly always speaks.
PETER: A composer in his mid 30s-late 40’s. Hearing – nearly always speaks.
PETER’S CHORUS: Might be Peter’s id, intuition, impulse. ASL-fluent – only signs (Deaf/deaf actors encouraged to audition)
FURLOUGH’S PARADISE by ak payne
MINA: Whose name means ‘love,’ an only child, a cousin, born 1991, mid 20s-mid 30s, moves with the illusion of having everything under control, cares deeply, radical, yet to find her truest self (on the verge of this), the responsible one, grounded with expensive taste, has forgotten the sound of her own laugh, feels where she’s been under her skin but cannot show it, a Black girl becoming grown, perhaps a woman dreaming towards more true language.
SADE: Whose name means ‘honor earns a crown’ or ‘rain,’ Mina calls her ‘de,’ an only child, a cousin, born 1991, mid 20s-30s, quick-wit, infinite sense of humor and self, cares deeply for her communities, a dreamer, logical and calculating, has a very clear map to freedom, has grown up in prison, tough edges: seemingly unshakable, infinitely tender, rocked in instances of injustice. At the start of the play, she has convinced herself that by blood she has no family, feels where she’s been with every breath, has learned to be very loud when she can, a Black girl becoming grown, perhaps a woman dreaming towards more true language.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Curious Theatre Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in casting. We welcome actors of all ages, races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, sexual orientations and physical abilities. While many roles in our season were originally written with binary pronouns (he/him, she/her), we strongly encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles that resonate most with them. Curious Theatre Company is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and thoughtful casting experience.
Resumes are accepted on an ongoing basis, postings for individual production opportunities will be posted on the AEA member page. Email resumes to Wayne Breyer at wayne@curioustheatre.org.
We are always happy to accept letters of interest and portfolios from designers. Please send a letter of interest and resume with a link to your portfolio or a pdf with examples of your work to Wayne Breyer at wayne@curioustheatre.org.
Resumes are being accepted for all positions listed below. For all design, technical or backstage opportunities, please email resume and letter of interest to Wayne Breyer, wayne@curioustheatre.org.
Positions are filled on a show by show basis, based on the needs of each individual production. Curious operates on an SPT 3 AEA contact which allows up to 30 hours of rehearsal per week and up to four performances per week. Please see the website for productions and performance dates.
Assistant Stage Manager (non-union, but able to enroll and earn EMC weeks)
Duties may include: assisting the stage manager during all rehearsals by creating run and props tracking sheets, giving written line notes to the actors, taking blocking notation, being on book and running lines with actors, communicating issues and notes to the SM; ensuring that all props and furniture pieces are set for rehearsals and performances; working directly with the props designer to ensure that all props are in good condition and that consumable props are stocked for each performance; assisting with scene shifts; leading, assigning duties, and training a crew of 1-3 run crew members on show duties.
Depending on the needs of the production, the ASM may also be responsible for wardrobe and/or run the light and sound boards.
Must be available for the entire rehearsal period, typically 2 ½ weeks before tech, all tech rehearsals, and performances. Some previous stage management or run crew experience is preferred. Curious operates on an SPT 3 AEA contact which allows up to 30 hours of rehearsal per week. The position is paid weekly for the entirety of the contract.
Run/Deck Crew
Duties may include: Assisting the ASM with preshow and post-show set up and break down; moving scenery, tracking and presetting props, assisting with costume changes, communicating notes and issues to the ASM and SM, assisting the TD, SD and LD with scenic, sound and lighting notes during the tech period. Depending on the needs of the production, the run crew person may also be responsible for wardrobe.
Some previous crew experience is preferred.
Must be available for the entire 10-day tech and preview period leading up to opening, typically one full weekend day and late afternoon and evening hours as well as for all performances.
The position is paid weekly for the entirety of the contract.
Wardrobe
Duties may include: Prepping all costumes in adherence of the design and direction of the costume designer, including but not limited to maintaining a regular and consistent laundry and dry cleaning schedule in accordance with AEA rules, daily ironing and steaming of costumes, basic costume sewing and repair skills- hand stitching and quick repairs, setting for and performing quick changes. Communicating notes and issues to the ASM and SM.
Depending on the needs of the production, the wardrobe person may also assist with scene changes and other run crew duties.
Must be available for the entire 10-day tech and preview period leading up to opening, which is typically one full weekend day and late afternoon and evening weekday hours, as well as for all performances
Some previous wardrobe/crew experience is preferred. The position is paid weekly for the entirety of the contract.
Light and Sound Board Operator
Duties may include: Operating and troubleshooting electrics issues with an ETC Element lighting console, operating and troubleshooting sound issues using QLab software, performing daily equipment and software checks, changing lamps from various antiquated lighting instruments while on a ladder at a height of up to 18ft (with assistance), assisting the LD with lighting and electrics notes during the tech period, taking directions from the SM for cue execution, communicating issues to the SM as they arise.
Must be available for the entire 10-day tech and preview period leading up to opening, which is typically one full weekend day and late afternoon and evening weekday hours, as well as for all performances
Some previous board operator experience is preferred. The position is paid weekly for the entirety of the contract.
We are constantly looking to add to our call list overhire electricians for lighting hang and focus calls. Calls are in changeover periods between productions, typically daytime/weekday hours.
Requirements include working knowledge of lighting equipment, ability to work on a scaffold or ladder at a grid height of 18ft (with safety equipment), ability to change lamps, focus, use, and troubleshoot various antiquated and new lighting equipment. These positions are paid hourly and slots are filled for each call on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please email Wayne Breyer, wayne@curioustheatre.org with your resume and to set up a time to see the space in advance of the next lighting call.
Reporting to the Operations & Patron Services Manager, Curious Theatre Company seeks energetic and motivated individuals for fast-paced customer service positions. The Front of House Representative is a part-time position that is an integral part of introducing and maintaining the culture of Curious Theatre Company to subscribers, donors, and patrons.
You will be trained and regularly work as a Box Office Attendant in this position, ensuring that Curious audience members enjoy their experience from picking up tickets to leaving the performance. Shifts are dependent on the Curious performance schedule and are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting at 6 pm and Sunday starting at 12:30 pm during performance weeks. Shifts are 2- 4 hours each performance, and staff is expected to be available at least three nights per performance week. FOH Representatives are also expected to be at the Pre-Show Meetings, which occur the week before opening a show, typically Friday afternoon. Staff may also be offered opportunities to work on special events or projects with Curious throughout the year, and we will have occasional meetings outside this regular schedule.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have experience with or enthusiasm for dealing with the public. Must possess exemplary customer service and communication skills and creatively problem-solve and anticipate needs. Must possess good computer skills and an understanding of both MacOS and Windows. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in an often high-stress environment needed. Previous experience with Spektrix or other ticketing software is a plus. No experience with a Box Office is necessary; involvement with a performance venue or restaurant is a plus. A positive and energetic attitude is required.
Curious is an equal opportunity employer, values equity and inclusion, and prioritizes representation and diversity. People of color and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation
FOH Representatives earn $18.29. Benefits and paid-time-off are not offered.
To Apply
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and confirmation of schedule understanding to Katelyn Sauer, Operations & Patron Services Manager, at katelyn@curioustheatre.org.