Opportunities
Employment
At Arena Stage, our commitment to excellence and passion for the American theater drives our hiring process. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, dedicated people with an entrepreneurial spirit and inquisitive nature. If the above describes you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Fellowships
The application window for the 2025/26 Season Cohort is now closed. Check back in January 2026 for an update on applying for our 2026/27 Season Cohort.
Learn more about Fellowship Program
Ushers
Arena Stage's volunteer ushers make up the largest part of the theater's team. They are responsible for the comfort, safety, and overall experience of our patrons, and are often the first face a patron sees when attending a show. Arena Stage ushers contribute personally to Arena's professional reputation by making every patron feel welcome and by doing all they can to make their time with us a pleasant and memorable experience.
Script Submission
Arena Stage does not accept unsolicited script submissions. Instead, projects come to our attention through agents, our national scouting process, and our pipeline of new work through our commissioning and development initiatives.
Audition Information
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL FOR WASHINGTON, DC-BASED ACTOR:
Searching for Washington, DC-based actor for Arena Stage's production of Fremont Ave. written by Reggie D. White and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
SEEKING:
[FRANK, Masculine Presenting, Black, late 20s] A father-figure-ass nigga.
Submissions close July 17, 2025
For Additional Project Information and how to submit
Headshot & Resume Submission
To submit your information to Arena Stage’s casting database, please fill out the form linked to the button below.
We review every headshot and resume that we receive, and we contact actors individually to schedule auditions based on their suitability for roles. Please feel free to invite us to any performances you may have in the area as well. We'd love to see your work on stage. All invitations may be addressed to casting@arenastage.org. Please do not mail hard copies of your headshot/resume.