Information regarding auditions/casting and hiring of directors, designers, playrights and musicians...

The Parkway Playhouse is a small professional theatre company. Professional actors, directors, and designers may be jobbed-in for a production or may be hired for several productions over the course of the season. All artistic personnel are hired as independent contractors. Members of Actor's Equity are hired using a Guest Artist Agreement. Pre-professional college students may apply for an internship with the theatre. The Parkway Playhouse also holds community auditions in late March. This audition takes place in Burnsville, North Carolina and is specifically for community members and children. The Parkway Playhouse is committed to non-traditional casting and encourages actors of all backgrounds to audition.

Please read all of the information below before contacting the theatre. Information about upcoming auditions follows To submit materials for an audition or open position please use the following USPS address:

The Parkway Playhouse
PO Box 1432
Burnsville, NC 28714
email:info@parkwayplayhouse.com

PROFESSIONAL ACTORS:
Professional actors who have not worked at the Parkway Playhouse before who did not attend UPTA's or the WNC Theatre Auditions should submit a headshot/resume with a cover letter detailing when you would be available to come to Burnsville for an audition or if you have the capability to send in an audition video. Appointments are scheduled based on staff availability and need. Please contact the theatre prior to sending an audition on video for submission information. To schedule an appointment, send your materials to the above address.

JUNE 2, 2008: The Parkway Playhouse does not have any auditions scheduled at this time.

MUSICIANS:

The Parkway Playhouse is always seeking area musicians for its orchestra. To be considered for an orchestral position, please send a note of interest with your contact information and availability on weekends and evenings between June and early August to the above address.

JUNE 2, 2008: The Parkway Playhouse does not have any openings for musicians at this time.

DIRECTORS/MUSIC DIRECTORS/CHOREOGRAPHERS:

The Parkway Playhouse hires directors, choreographers, and music directors by referral only. Directors are generally invited to the Parkway Playhouse a year or more in advance. Please send a resume, recent reviews, and references to the above address.

JUNE 2, 2008: The Parkway Playhouse does not have any auditions scheduled at this time.

PLAYWRIGHTS:

The Parkway Playhouse produces a very specific kind of theatre. Our work is accessible to a wide demographic and actor-driven. Playwrights interested in having their work considered should send a resume, reviews, and a 10-15 page sample to the above address.

DESIGNERS/STAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS/PRODUCTION STAFF:

The Parkway Playhouse hires a variety of technical craftspersons and designers for each production. To be considered for an open position, please send a resume, cover letter, references, and if you are a designer- a color sample to the above address.