Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Theatre: 5779 N. Ridge Avenue
Office: 5775 N. Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
773-334-7728
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship, religion, disability, military status, or any other trait or characteristic protected by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Read our Anti-Racism Statement here.
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Associate Artistic Director (Part Time)
Job Description
“It’s Women’s Work.”
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE) elevates the lives of women through the power of theatre. We cultivate a creative home for audiences and artists to explore untold women’s stories while fostering an environment in which women theatre artists can thrive. RTE is currently searching for a self-motivated theater artist who will partner with our Artistic Director in the development of artistic programming that is impactful and reflective of the diverse population of women who make up our city of Chicago.
Read the full job listing here!
Auditions are by invitation and by appointment only, and are usually held on a show-to-show basis. Rivendell hires both Equity and non-Equity artists. You may submit your head shot and resume for future consideration for an audition invitation by mailing to:
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Administrative Office, ATTN: Casting
5775 N Ridge Ave., #1
Chicago, IL 60660
For general inquiries about our auditions, you may also email Ashley Neal, Casting Associate, at: casting@rivendelltheatre.org
Interns at Rivendell Theatre:
Rivendell accepts full scripts via agent submission only. Playwrights are welcome to submit a script synopsis of no more than one page along with a character breakdown, production history, and current resume. We will be in touch if these materials are of interest to us.
We primarily produce new plays—either world premieres, second productions, or Midwest premieres. Please keep in mind that we are a small theatre and it’s rare for us to produce plays with a cast size larger than 6.
Learn more about how to submit your script here!