WORK WITH US

Syracuse Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work, on and offstage. We encourage applicants with a unique cultural perspective inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, class, physical ability and sexual orientation. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Syracuse Stage will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If, however, you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to the Human Resources Office at (315) 443-9842.

  • Assist in the load-in, hang, focus, and tech/programming of all Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Drama Department productions. Serve on the electrics run crew for Syracuse Stage productions. Assist in the maintenance of all electrical stage equipment and in the supervision of student crews. Participate in the strike of all productions. Assist with other related duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor.

    FULL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION

  • Syracuse Stage does not accept or review unsolicited scripts. Agents and theater professionals may submit new and previously produced scripts by invitation only. Projects come to our attention through a national process, including a pipeline of new work through our commissioning and development initiatives. Thank You.

  • 2024/2025 Season Volunteer Ushers

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Syracuse Stage! We are very excited to get started!

    Please complete the following training to be eligible to volunteer:

    Attached here (in the colored link) is the Orientation Slide Show.

    • Part one is Syracuse Stage shows and volunteering specific. If you click on “Slideshow” at the top right of the screen, you will see the slides larger.

    • Part two, after you complete the orientation quiz, we will ask you to read a presentation and watch a short online video to satisfy your sexual harassment prevention training for the season. The link for this part is in the training slideshow.

    Please note: there are two quizzes
    1. Orientation
    2. Sexual harassment prevention

    *If you have taken a sexual harassment prevention training somewhere else on or after July 1, 2024, you may send your certification certificate or proof of training to Meg at mrdillon@syr.edu

    You must complete and pass both training quizzes in order to have access to the volunteer sign up link.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

EPA AUDITIONS

EPA AUDITIONS

Syracuse Stage’s 25/26 Season Equity Principal Auditions dates have been scheduled! EPAs are an opportunity for Syracuse Stage to meet a wide range of the theatre community. We encourage all members of Actors Equity Association to schedule an appointment.

SEASONAL Equity Principal Auditions in New York City
Tuesday April 29 (plays) and Monday May 12 (musicals), 9:30am to 5:30pm

New York City auditions will be held on Tuesday April 29 (plays) & May 12 (Musicals), at the Actors Equity Building. AEA Members may audition for the LORT Season, for the U/RTA show, or for both.

LOCATION:
Actors Equity Audition Center
165 West 46 th Street, New York, NY 10036 – Studio B

FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
All appointments will be managed through Actors Equity Association’s member portal.

Play auditions will be held on Tuesday April 29 (no accompanist present) and Musical auditions will be held on Monday May 12 (with accompanist).

If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video submission for THE HELLO GIRLS and/or DISNEY’S FROZEN to auditions@syracusestage.org.


Video submissions for these musicals should be UNLISTED (not private) YouTube links. Deadline for submissions is MAY 16, 2025.

SEASONAL Equity Principal Auditions in Syracuse - FRIDAY May 9, 10:00am to 6:00pm

An opportunity for local and area AEA actors to audition for our upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Accompianist will be present.

AEA Members may audition for the LORT Season, for the U/RTA show, or for both.

LOCATION:

Syracuse Stage; 820 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Room #243 – Rehearsal Hall

FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
Please call 315/443-4008 or email auditions@syracusestage.org for appointment time. AEA members without appointments may be seen as time permits.

FOR BOTH AUDITIONS:

What Should I prepare?

Please prepare one 1-to-2 minute contemporary monologue OR if singing, one 1 minute contemporary monologue and a maximum 32-bars of a song (bring sheet music). Please bring a headshot with resume attached by staples. Please prepare no more than two minutes of content of your choosing. A preference would be for the spoken word: a monologue, scene or poetry.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions by e-mailing auditions@syracusestage.org

Click on the PDF link to see production dates and character breakdown.

24/25 Season Volunteer Usher Orientation

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Syracuse Stage! We are very excited to get started!

If you were not in attendance for the IN-PERSON orientation, you must complete the following training to be eligible to volunteer this year.

Attached here (in the colored link) is the 24/25 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SLIDESHOW.

PART ONE:

  1. Please view the: Orientation Slide Show

  2. Then take the orientation QUIZ

The orientation information contains information regarding the shows and volunteer guidelines.
Click “Slideshow” at the top right of the screen, to view slides larger.

PART TWO:

After you complete the orientation quiz, we will ask you to read Syracuse Stage’s sexual harassment policy and watch a short online video to complete your sexual harassment prevention training for the season.

  1. First read a presentation and view this VIDEO + enter password SHTRAINING (case sensitive)

  2. Complete: Sexual harassment prevention

*If you have taken a sexual harassment prevention training somewhere else on or after July 1, 2024, you may send your certification certificate or proof of training to Meg at mrdillon@syr.edu

You must complete and pass both training quizzes in order to have access to the sign up link- which will only be sent to those who've completed their training.