Seasonal Position to December 22, 2019
35 Hours per week
Reporting to the Head of Housekeeping, the incumbent will be responsible for a variety of light cleaning at our festival theatres. As the position includes operating various cleaning equipment (i.e. vacuum cleaner and other manual and power cleaning equipment), experience is an asset, but willing to train. The ideal candidate must have good written and oral communication skills, ability to lift up to 20 lbs as well as work as part of the team in our busy housekeeping department.
Please submit your cover letter and resume prior August 30.
Director, Human Resources
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Seasonal Positions – August to October 2019
The Shaw Festival is seeking seasonal part-time (15-25 hrs) and full-time (35+ hrs) Ushering/Food & Beverage (this is a split position) and Parking staff.
Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and patience. Candidates should also have well-developed customer service skills and a keen desire to learn and work in a professional and positive environment.
Scheduled shifts will include day, evening and weekend hours. If you are excited about working for the Shaw Festival and have an affinity for the Arts please forward your resume and cover letter prior to August 30.
Attention:
Director, Human Resources
Shaw Festival
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Facilities Department
Seasonal Position (August to mid-October 2019)
The Shaw Festival is seeking a Maintenance/Events Crewperson. Basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting skills preferred. This position will perform routine inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance throughout the facilities, set–up of special events/seminars/workshops, respond to Maintenance Work Requests, restock washrooms, check for cleanliness, remove garbage, answer and address emergency calls as needed and perform other duties as assigned to ensure patron safety and enjoyment.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess computer literacy and a relevant background in building maintenance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, patience and respect in the workplace is a must.
Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team. Must be able to exercise physical effort in lifting heavy items and equipment (up to 50lbs), and perform maintenance routines under a variety of conditions, including heights and other awkward positions.
Must be able to work days, evenings, split-shifts and weekends.
Please submit cover letter and resume prior to August 30.
Attention:
Director, Human Resources
Shaw Festival
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Green Room – The Shaw’s On Site Dining Room
August-December 2019
The Shaw Festival Theatre, located in Niagara on the Lake, is seeking kitchen counter/prep staff, up to 35 hours/week in the on-site staff dining/catering facility. Candidates must be able to work days, afternoons, evenings and weekends until December.
Superior customer service skills, a keen desire to learn and be able to work independently and as a member of a team are essential. Applicants should be flexible, patient and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a professional, positive attitude. Kitchen or counter service experience an asset as well as experience on cash and the ability to lift up to 25lbs and be physically able to perform cleaning duties in our busy kitchen.
If you can meet these requirements and are excited about working for the Shaw Festival we look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter prior to August 30.
Attention:
Director, Human Resources
Shaw Festival
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Green Room – The Shaw’s On Site Dining Room
August-December 2019
35 – 40 hours per week
Located: Niagara on the Lake, ON – must have reliable transportation
The Shaw’s Green Room is an onsite dining facility that provides food service for staff, internal catered events and our Festival Theatre Café. All food is prepared to order and cooked or baked fresh from our menu that changes weekly. The cook’s responsibilities include multitasking while working the line, food preparation and learn weekly menu items. The successful candidates will have previous kitchen experience and a keen interest to learn.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team are essential. Our Green Room team assists in all areas and appreciate the respectful and creative environment, learning opportunities, the modern air-conditioned kitchen, the unusually good hours for a culinary facility and complimentary tickets to Shaw performances.
Please send cover letter and resume prior to August 30.
Attention:
Director, Human Resources
Shaw Festival
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Commencing August to October (full-time hours 35 hrs)
Followed by part-time hours through December 2019 (15–25 hrs)
The Sales Department has openings for Box Office/ Retail Sales Representatives. The retail sales associate’s responsibilities include answering patron inquiries regarding the Shaw, the productions, and performance schedule. The incumbent must provide a courteous environment for patrons, assisting with inventory, and cash handling. The box office staff are responsible for ticket sales and servicing for the Shaw’s theatres; communicating with the public on the telephone, taking and keying ticket orders on a ticketing software programme. All positions in the Sales Department work together to maintain the highest standards. Applicants should be flexible, patient and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive working environment. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills is essential. Experience in the service industry is an asset.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter and resume prior to August 30.
Attention:
Director, Human Resources
Shaw Festival
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
As part of the Slaight Family Academy, we employ two intern directors at The Shaw. These early to mid-career directors will be invited to participate, either from within the Ensemble or through personal invitation to those with whom we have a professional relationship and/or working knowledge. There will no longer be an open submission process.
The intern directors have access to pre-production training, and ongoing training “gymnasia” with resident lighting, set, and costume designers, as well as with visiting master directors. They direct performances of the Secret Theatre during the season, as well as participating in various aspects of education and outreach at the Shaw. Their final contribution is a late season showcase, The Neil Munro Intern Directors Project, in which they each direct a one act play chosen in conversation with the Artistic Director and the Associate Artistic Director.
If you require any further information about this program please direct your inquiries to Kate Hennig at khennig@shawfest.com
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
General Auditions will take place in Toronto, Thursday Sept 5 – Saturday Sept 7 and Monday Sept 9 – Tuesday Sept 10 as follows:
Thursday September 5, 2019 @ 10am-6pm, Equity Music + Drama
Friday September 6, 2019 @ 10am-6pm, Equity Drama
Saturday September 7, 2019 @ 10am-6pm, Equity Musical
Monday September 9, 2019 @ 10am-6pm, Non-Equity Drama
Tuesday September 10, 2019 @ 10am-6pm, Non-Equity Musical
Location: DANCEMAKERS STUDIO, Baker Studio #314, 15 Case Goods Lane #301, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Please note, actors may only audition for the Shaw Festival once every three years. Please do not submit if you have auditioned since 2016.
Our time for these auditions is limited, and therefore we will not be able to audition all those who apply.
ETHNO CULTURAL STATEMENT: As always, the Shaw Festival encourages submissions from Artists of all ethno-cultural backgrounds.
Agents, please note we are no longer accepting e-pitches (e.g. Casting Workbook). We strongly recommend forwarding this information to your clients so they may self-submit by completing the form themselves. Duplicated submissions WILL result in an artist being DISQUALIFIED from consideration.
We require that you only submit yourself/your client(s) TO THE ONE CATEGORY either MUSICAL or DRAMA but not BOTH. Or Equity Musical, Equity Drama, Non-Equity Musical, Non-Equity Drama.
If you are selected for an audition, you will be notified by Aug 30, 2019.
Deadline to submit: Tuesday August 6, 2019 at 6pm ET. If you have any questions while completing this form, please direct them to auditions@shawfest.com / 905-468-2153 ext 2217
Please note that we are not accepting recorded or Skype audition requests.
We are only accepting audition requests for the dates indicated. If you will not be available please do not submit.
We are only accepting audition requests from artists who are legally able to work in Canada.
REQUIREMENTS:
Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in the season will be engaged under an Equity contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition.
Equity Drama: Attended by Artistic Director Tim Carroll and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig:
One (1) monologue from any period before WW2 (please, no Shakespeare). We’ll be seeing actors in groups of six to ten for an hour long work session in which the monologue will be shared, and the entire group involved all the time. This will give us the chance to get to know the actor and how they work. We require that you ONLY submit your client(s) to one category: either MUSICAL or DRAMA but not BOTH.
Equity Musical: The audition consists of two sessions: Individual Singing call attended by Artistic Director Tim Carroll, Music Director Paul Sportelli, and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig:
2 contrasting songs, preferably an up tempo and a ballad. At least 1 song should be a traditional musical theatre piece – i.e. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Coward, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, etc. The second song need not be traditional musical theatre – it need not even be a musical theatre song – it should be a piece that shows your strengths and your vocal range. Please note: we may only hear one song. An Accompanist will be provided for musical auditions. Please bring your music in the key in which you will be singing. The accompanist will not be able to transpose it for you. PLUS a Group acting call attended by Artistic Director Tim Carroll, Music Director Paul Sportelli and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig later the same day: one (1) monologue from any period before WW2 (please, no Shakespeare). We’ll be seeing actors in groups of six to ten for an hour long work session in which the monologue will be shared, and the entire group involved all the time. This will give us the chance to get to know the actor and how they work. We require that you ONLY submit your client(s) to one category: either MUSICAL or DRAMA but not BOTH. Certain individuals may be requested for a dance call-back at a later date.
Non-Equity Drama: Attended by Artistic Director Tim Carroll and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig:
One (1) monologue from any period before WW2 (please, no Shakespeare). We’ll be seeing actors in groups of six for an hour long work session in which the monologue will be shared, and the entire group involved all the time. This will give us the chance to get to know the actor and how they work. We require that you ONLY submit your client(s) to the one category: either MUSICAL or DRAMA but not BOTH.
Non-Equity Musical: The audition consists of two sessions: Individual Singing call attended by Music Director Paul Sportelli and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig:
2 contrasting songs, preferably an up tempo and a ballad. At least 1 song should be a traditional musical theatre piece – i.e. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Coward, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, etc. The second song need not be traditional musical theatre – it need not even be a musical theatre song – it should be a piece that shows your strengths and your vocal range. Please note: we may only hear one song. An Accompanist will be provided for musical auditions. Please bring your music in the key in which you will be singing. The accompanist will not be able to transpose it for you. PLUS certain individuals will be chosen to do a Group acting call attended by Artistic Director Tim Carroll, Music Director Paul Sportelli and Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig later the same day: one (1) monologue from any period before WW2 (please, no Shakespeare). We’ll be seeing actors in groups of six to ten for an hour long work session in which the monologue will be shared, and the entire group involved all the time. This will give us the chance to get to know the actor and how they work. We require that you ONLY submit your client(s) to the one category: either MUSICAL or DRAMA but not BOTH. Certain individuals may be requested for a dance call-back at a later date.
TO APPLY: please fill in this application form.
Questions? Contact auditions@shawfest.com or 905-468-2153 ext 2217
As one of the world’s leading theatre companies, The Shaw is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres are inclusive of all peoples, fully reflective of our diverse communities.
As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier free recruitment and selection process.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
