Opportunities
Employment
At Arena Stage, or 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 paragraph describes you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Fellowships
Applications for the 2025/2026 Cohort is now closed! Check again in January 2026.
Learn more about Fellowship Program
Ushers
Arena Stage’s volunteer ushers make up the largest part of the theater’s team and, after the actors, are the team members most visible to the public. They are often the first face a patron sees when attending a play at Arena Stage. They are responsible for the comfort, safety and overall experience of our patrons. As an Arena Stage usher, each person contributes personally to Arena Stage’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, D.C. BASED ACTOR:
Searching for Washington DC based actors for Arena Stage's production of Damn Yankees
SEEKING:
[JOE BOYD, Masculine Presenting, Black, 50s] Joe’s solidly middle class, with an abiding love of baseball, rivaled only by his love for his wife Meg. Once athletic, he’s settled into the middle-aged spread and the complacency that comes with it. Still, he’s a good soul, and he’s well-liked in his Baltimore neighborhood. Actors trained in opera are encouraged to submit. Principal.
[ENSEMBLE, Feminine Presenting, POC, 20s- 30s, Soprano] Very strong dancer/singer/actor to play various roles (fans, reporters, etc.)
[ENSEMBLE (Sister Cover) Feminine Presenting, POC, 20s- 30s, Soprano] Very strong dancer/singer/actor to play various roles (fans, reporters, etc.)
[SOHOVIK, Masculine Presenting, Polish, 20’s] Devoted player on the team
Submissions close June 12, 2025
For Additional Project Information and how to submit
If you cannot attend auditions, please submit your information to our 2024/25 Season Casting Database.
Headshot & Resume Submission
To submit your information to Arena Stage’s casting database, please fill out the form linked to the button below.
Casting Database Submission, 2024/25 Season
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.