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Job Opportunities

First Stage is committed to dismantling structures that may prevent all people from applying for employment with us. We celebrate the richness of our world by cultivating belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity as they inspire the creativity that nurtures great art, artists and audiences.

First Stage is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Services for Persons with Disabilities
First Stage is accessible and offers services for persons with disabilities. If you would like job opportunity information in a different format please email info@firststage.org or call (414) 267-2929.

CURRENT OPENINGS

PRODUCTION

Props Artisan

Wardrobe Supervisor

Wardrobe Assistant

CURRENT OPENINGS

THEATER ACADEMY

Voice & Speech, Grade 3-4
Lead Teaching Artist (Summer)

Scene Study, Grades 3-4
Lead Teaching Artist (Summer)

Shakespeare, Grades 5-12
Lead Teaching Artist (Summer)

Next Steps for Neurodivergent Students
Lead Teaching Artist (Summer)

Summer Academy Student Interns

Young Actors Studio – Voice, Grades 5-9
Lead Teaching Artist (School Year)

Young Actors Studio – Dance, Grades 5-12
Lead Teaching Artist (School Year)

Young Actors Studio – Acting, Grades 5-9
Lead Teaching Artist (School Year)

ABOUT FIRST STAGE

First Stage is one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families. First Stage touches hearts, engages minds and transforms lives by creating extraordinary theater experiences through professional theater productions that inspire, enlighten and entertain, serving audiences of over 120,000 among more than 300 performances annually. Its Theater Academy, the nation’s largest high-impact theater training program for young people, fosters life skills through stage skills and serves nearly 2,000 students each year. As Wisconsin’s leader in arts-integrated education in schools, First Stage’s dynamic Theater in Education programs promote literacy, character building and experiential learning throughout the curriculum, serving 20,000 students each year.