Jobs & Auditions
Organizational Overview
The mission of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:
• TCT MainStage at the Emery Theater
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy
Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.
Core Beliefs:
• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe our audiences deserve high-quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe the art we create must reflect the community we serve.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.
Audition for 2026 STAR Intensive
Children ages 9-18 (entering their senior year of high school) can now register to audition for the renowned STAR Intensive with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Auditions will be held in-person on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
What to Prepare:
• A memorized, 16-32- bar song selection that best shows your vocal range. You MUST have sheet music accompaniment with the piano part included.
• Prepare to have a dance audition. Please wear appropriate movement attire and shoes. Please come stretched and ready to move.
• Upon online registration, you MUST upload a RECENT picture and CURRENT resumé. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your audition, please email Maddie Jones at Maddie.Jones@tctcincinnati.com.
ABOUT THE STAR INTENSIVE:
The STAR Intensive is a professional training program for students ages 9-18 during the month of July. Students are accepted by audition only and will work with leading professionals in the musical theatre business to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of musical theatre.
The STAR Intensive culminates in a Musical Theatre Showcase featuring some of the most popular songs from the Broadway repertoire as well as a One-Act Festival featuring each student within 4 separate productions.
WHEN: July 2026, all-day during weekdays with weekend performances August 1st and 2nd.
WHERE: Seven Hills School: HILLSDALE CAMPUS
TCT NOW HIRING!
Show Technician Run Crew
Organizational Overview:
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.
Position Overview:
The Show Technician is an independent contractor and a skilled theatre professional, knowledgeable in a wide variety of theatre disciplines such as lighting, audio, automation, video, and scenic construction. They are responsible for the technical aspects of our shows to ensure a consistent, seamless, and safe theatrical experience for the patrons, actors, and other crew members at the Emery Theater.
Applicants will be assigned a track per show which could be in scenic/props, electrics or audio run crew based on experience. Load in responsibilities will be assigned as needed.
This position reports to the Technical Production Manager and the Production Stage Manager during show calls.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Assist with load in of scenery and props before the tech process begins.
- Set up tech tables for tech week as directed.
- Remain flexible and adaptable to changes to support the tech process.
- Load out, clean, and repair scenic pieces and props for long term storage as assigned.
- Prepare the stage for rehearsal and performances, according to instructions from Stage Management.
- Make crew leads aware of needed updates to paperwork.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and accessible work environment at all times.
- Clean onstage and backstage as needed after rehearsal and performance.
- Participate in the maintenance and safe operations of all performance spaces and elements, including scenery, props, lighting, video, audio, and automation as assigned.
Scenic/Props:
- Presetting and tracking set pieces or props during rehearsals and performances, making sure items are in proper position, at the proper times.
- Moving set pieces and handing off both props and set pieces during rehearsals and performances.
- As assigned, clean scenic elements and props, ensuring they are safe for use and performance ready.
- Organize and restore scenic and props as assigned.
Electrics
- Help to safely hang and focus lighting equipment as needed.
- Install set electrics, atmospherics, or minor special effects as assigned.
- Operation of a Follow Spot as necessary.
Audio
- Battery up and check wireless microphones pre-show, as assigned.
- Wire up and ensure actors’ microphone rigs are placed properly pre-show and at intermission, if needed.
- Perform emergency mic swaps in the event that a piece of equipment goes down, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years experience in technical theater or entertainment industry equivalent.
- Ability to effectively communicate by asking informed questions, relaying information to others, and professionally receiving criticism.
- A basic knowledge of technical theater terms.
- Excellent time management skills and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
- Embraces a safety-oriented environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- As a running crew position, the work schedule may require working up to 6 days per week, including frequent evenings and weekends. Hours will vary according to the needs of production but will range between 25-40 hours per week.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Lift, carry, push, pull: generally, up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, at heights, and in hard-to-reach places.
- Working in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: fog, haze, strobes, dim lights, and loud sounds.
Compensation:
- Hired as an Independent Contractor, hourly rate of $17-$18 per hour
Dates
Vary based on production on position
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Tech: February 14 – February 19, 2026
Shows: February 20 – March 8, 2026
Strike: March 9, 2026
How to Train Your Dragon, Jr
Tech: April 8 – April 16, 2026
Shows: April 17 – May 3, 2026
Strike: May 4, 2026
To Apply
Please send materials that best reflect your qualifications (resume, cover letter, video introduction, portfolio, etc.) to productionjobs@tctcincinnati.com with the subject line: Show Technician Run Crew 2025. No phone calls, please.
TCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
Send any references to ProductionJobs@tctcincinnati.com with the subject line: Audio Supervisor 2025.
