Resident Theatre (Actor-Director)

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE), a 48‑year‑old professional rural ensemble theatre committed to artistic excellence, arts education, collaborative artistic direction, and community engagement, seeks a new Resident Artist. This artist will serve as an Actor-Director, Teaching Artist, and administrative liaison. This is a full-time Resident Artist position with a Candidacy period prior to full Ensemble membership. Priority will be given to male-presenting applicants.

PRIMARY DUTIES
 

Acting/Directing

• Act in or direct BTE Mainstage productions and/or TIC tour
• Select Directors for each production
• Participate in marketing and promotions for productions
• Support other aspects of production when not being utilized in casting or directing workflow, including, but not limited to, Design, Choreography, Stage Combat, and Intimacy Coordination
• Serve as a mentor, Cast Buddy, and other leadership roles when needed with community kid actors in Mainstage and Summer productions
• Encouraged to participate in special projects such as BTE’s podcast, devising new work, and researching/writing TIC

Service

• Serve as a liaison to administrative areas of the organization, which may include the Managing
• Director, Communications, Development, or other departments as organizational needs dictate
• Support administrative workflow by assisting with tasks such as project follow‑through,
• documentation, scheduling, and cross‑departmental coordination
• Represent the Resident Artists in conversations that bridge artistic and administrative priorities, ensuring clarity, transparency, and timely information‑sharing
• Contribute to committee work, planning processes, and organizational initiatives that require artistic insight paired with administrative collaboration
• Provide flexible support during periods of increased activity, helping maintain smooth operations across departments

Resident Artist Responsibilities

• Participate in all Resident Artist meetings and required Ensemble meetings, including Season Selection, Strategic Action, Envisioning, DEI, Tactical, and others as assigned
• Serve as a rotating RA representative at Board Meetings
• Contribute to Educational programming and serve as Teaching Artist both in the classroom and in productions with community youth
• Contribute to organizational planning, community engagement, and long-term artistic vision
• Support the Artistic Lead in maintaining communication, workflow, and artistic cohesion across the season
• Represent BTE at all major BTE events and other community engagement opportunities
• Provide guidance on images and branding for upcoming season productions
• Assist with grant proposals and reports to provide updated artistic and programmatic information
• Uphold BTE’s values of collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Acting experience required; BA/BFA in Theatre and/or professional acting experience preferred
• Directing experience preferred or a demonstrated interest in developing directing skills
• Diverse theatremaking and administrative skill set required or a strong desire to expand
• capabilities across multiple areas of theatremaking
• Experience teaching preferred
• Experience working with children and youth in artistic settings preferred
• Completed criminal background check
• Ability to work on-site at BTE during classes, workshops, rehearsal, runs of the show and in-person meetings
• Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more)
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work and a valid driver’s license
• Up-to-date vaccinations according to the State of PA
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community‑centered artistic practice

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Start date: July 27, 2026

Full-time, salaried exempt, $33,300 annually

5-day, 40-hour work week, with flexibility during tech and openings

Benefits include paid time off, eye insurance, and access to professional development

A nine‑month Candidacy period is required before attaining full Resident Artist Membership, with the option for an earlier adoption vote

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Send cover letter, resume and CV (if applicable), artistic statement, and audition video showcasing your skills, talents, and who you are as an artist to casting@bte.org

Deadline to apply: May 17, 2026

Initial interviews may be held over Zoom. A second round in-person audition and site visit are required before hiring.