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Acting Employment Opportunities
The Utah Shakespearean Festival acting company consists of approximately eighty actors.

The acting company consists of actors trained in classical Shakespearean theatre, musical theatre, and contemporary drama. Equity, non-Equity, and ensemble positions are available.

Company Selection

Performers are recruited by invitation to regional auditions on the basis of photo/resume and application (download below). Early applications are encouraged. The suggested application period for the following season is July 1 to October 1.

Casting

The Utah Shakespearean Festival operates as a repertory company. Our company’s strength lies in the concept that an actor plays a variety of roles. The casting director will cast all roles prior to arrival. 

Summer Contract Dates

The majority of full-season company members must arrive in Cedar City on May 18. The first full company meeting will be on May 19. Rehearsal and construction dates are from May 19 to July 1. Some contract dates vary according to position. The majority of full-season company members are contracted through September 5 to allow for a company strike and housing checkout.

Fall Contract Dates

The majority of full-season company members must arrive in Cedar City on August 17. The first full company meeting will be on August 18. Rehearsal and construction dates are from August 18 to September 24. Some contract dates vary according to position. The majority of full-season company members are contracted through October 26 to allow for a company strike and housing checkout.    

Salary

All positions are salaried and vary according to experience and training. Contracts include living accommodations and a travel stipend. 

Housing

The Festival can accommodate a limited number of married couples or long-time companions if both parties are members of the Festival company and prior arrangements have been made through the Personnel Office.

Resumés, headshots and applications should be addressed to:
Personnel Office
Utah Shakespearean Festival
351 West Center Street
Cedar City, UT  84720-2498
Call 435-586-7880 with questions.

E-mail applications are NOT accepted. Please download the application and mail it and a headshot to the address above.

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