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Career opportunities

We rely on the talents of many artists and staff, both on and off the stage, to create powerful works of theater at the Guthrie. A variety of skills and roles are needed, and we offer full-time and part-time career opportunities.

The Guthrie is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

View Managing Director & Principal Operations Officer Opportunity

View Director of Development Opportunity

View Current Job Opportunities

View Overhire Job Opportunities

Auditions

Auditions for specific productions are held in Minneapolis and New York as needed. We encourage local actors to check MinnesotaPlaylist regularly for audition notices. General auditions are scheduled annually and usually in the spring. Auditions may also be held in other major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle.

Headshots and resumes may be submitted to:

Attn: Casting
Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

No phone calls, please.

Casting

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work, including the casting of our plays. We seek to hire actors who reflect our world and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to audition. EOE/AA employer.

Most casting for Guthrie productions is done locally, although some out-of-town actors are hired for almost every production. Most casting for Guthrie productions is done locally, but we hire out-of-town actors on occasion.

Script submissions

The Guthrie does not accept or review unsolicited scripts. Agents and theater professionals may submit new and previously produced scripts by invitation only.

Volunteers play an important role in ensuring our patrons and visitors have an outstanding experience at the Guthrie. We would love for you to join our team. Please follow the link below and create an account to sign up.

Apply

We are currently accepting applications for new volunteers in the following areas:

Volunteer Usher
Gala Volunteers

Thank you for being part of our team!

Returning volunteers can sign up for volunteer shifts when they log in here.

All volunteers are eligible for complimentary tickets to most shows produced by the Guthrie (concerts and outside rentals excluded) to encourage attendance at each production. Complimentary ticket information and policies are published on a show-by-show basis that outline the ticket offerings. Volunteers will be notified by email when complimentary tickets become available for each production.

The Importance of Being Earnest

For the People

A Christmas Carol

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