Position: Artistic Associate
Reports to: Associate Artistic Director
Job Type: Full-time, annual
Salary Range: $53,000–$68,000
The Position
The Artistic Associate will lead casting and support the Associate Artistic Director in producing KCRep’s mainstage productions, site-specific works, and community-connected programming. As the casting lead, the Artistic Associate will oversee all casting processes and collaborate with external casting directors and production teams to cast KCRep’s stage productions, developmental workshops, readings, and special events.
This role also includes cultivating artistic and industry relationships, supporting arts engagement activities, advancing KCRep’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism (IDEA), and serving as an advocate for the organization locally and nationally.
The Artistic Associate is a key member of the Artistic Team and works collaboratively to advance KCRep’s mission to create transformative theatre experiences that center theatre in the lives of our Kansas City community.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all casting activities at KCRep:
- Develop and post casting breakdowns
- Create and maintain a casting calendar
- Provide understudy casting recommendations
- Arrange and facilitate casting sessions
- Coordinate with creative teams
- Review submissions and schedule appointments
- Maintain audition database
- Support directors in identifying and creating sides for auditions
- Hire and collaborate with external casting directors
- Attend talent showcases, readings, and local productions
- Maintain responsibility for casting budget
- Follow all AEA policies and protocols related to casting and auditions
- Assist the Associate Artistic Director in supporting all artistic programming and initiatives
- Provide support for understudies for each show
- Meaningfully contribute to KCRep’s IDEA work
- Cultivate artistic and industry relationships locally and nationally
- Engage in weekly Artistic and Artistic-Production Team meetings
- Collaborate with the General Manager on artist contracting
- Help connect staff, board, and audiences to productions and community-based programs
- Abide by all KCRep policies and procedures
Key Competencies Desired
- Demonstrated expertise in managing and casting complex artistic projects
- Strong commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism principles and practices
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and clear writing
- Familiarity with union agreements and contracts, including AEA and SDC
- Integrity, honesty, and generosity
- Alignment with KCRep Core Values
KCRep promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. KCRep does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Jared Freemon at jared.freemon@kcrep.org. Note: Artistic Associate in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
