KCRep – Opportunities

Artistic Associate

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.

Development Manager-Individual Giving

DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION: Development Manager-Individual Giving
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Development
JOB TYPE: Exempt position, minimum 40 hours/week (salaried)
SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $58,000

KCREP OVERVIEW
For over 60 years, Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) has been a source of inspiration to our nation’s best artists and to so many Americans in Kansas City and beyond. KCRep is the city’s largest professional/regional LORT theatre and we are in search of a Development Manager–Individual Giving to join our team. Be a part of our incredible work in Kansas City and join our team of passionate, dedicated artists, administrators, and non-profit professionals. We connect with each other and our community so we can create transformative theatre experiences for all. We value empathy, inclusion, openness, collaboration, and innovation.

THE POSITION
Are you a skilled writer with a passion for people and the performing arts? Do you thrive on collaboration, pay close attention to detail, and find excitement in working alongside talented colleagues? We’re seeking someone eager to help one of Kansas City’s leading cultural institutions reach new heights—by inspiring and engaging both current and future generations of donors.

This role is perfect for someone who is flexible, enjoys building meaningful relationships, juggling multiple priorities with creativity and grace, and contributing to a team that takes pride in its work while bringing empathy, energy, and fun to work every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILTIIES

FUNDRAISING & DONOR ENGAGEMENT

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, this role is instrumental in growing KCRep’s community of individual supporters and deepening donor relationships to fuel our artistic and community programs.
Drive Annual and Mid-Level Giving: Acquire, renew, and increase donor contributions by creating pathways for increased engagement and long-term support through annual fund/membership giving ($1-$999) and by managing a dynamic portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$4,999). Working closely with Development colleagues to ensure a seamless donor journey, transitioning donors as they grow in their giving.
Create Compelling Appeals and Touchpoints: Working with teams across the company, gather compelling information to craft persuasive proposals, appeal campaigns, and other donor materials that inspire generosity,
including digital campaigns, touchpoints, and stories of impact that strengthen donor loyalty and drive increased giving.
Support Major Event/Campaign Fundraising: Collaborate with the Gala Committee and the internal Gala staff lead to secure individual sponsorships for KCRep’s annual Gala, as well as for other key events and campaigns.
Cultivate and Steward Donors: Develop personalized strategies—calls, emails, handwritten notes, special invitations, impact reports, and progress updates—to ensure every donor feels valued and connected to KCRep’s mission.
Develop a Prospect Pipeline: Research and analyze donor data to identify high-potential supporters, using giving history and behavioral insights to guide cultivation strategies.

ADMINISTRATION

Donor Portfolio Administration: Collaborate with the Database Manager and Associate Development Director to implement and maintain systems for managing donor portfolios within our CRM environment. Leverage the database to identify prospective donors with the capacity and propensity to make new or increased contributions and to monitor donor engagement activities. Ensure all donor interactions are appropriately documented in Tessitura.
Benefit Fulfillment: With the Development Associate-Events & Executive Operations, facilitate benefit fulfillment for individual giving and sponsorships for annual, mid-level, and gala supporters.
Events: Back-up and support Development Associate-Events & Executive Operations and other Development colleagues in all event functions as needed including the gala, opening night parties, and donor cultivation events.
Foster a work environment that incorporates KCRep values and moves forward the mission of the organization.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
Demonstrated experience, success, and progressive responsibility in fundraising with a minimum of three years’ experience, ideally at least two years working in an individual giving, membership and/or major gifts program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising, including maintaining confidentiality, ensuring donor privacy.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and creatively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ideally has experience with a CRM database, such as Tessitura.
Valid driver’s license and insurance and/or reliable transportation required for out-of-office travel as required by the position.
Able to lift 25 lbs., as needed.
Some evening and weekend availability required.

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Jared Freemon at jared.freemon@kcrep.org. Note: Development Manager in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

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.

Full time salary position includes comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans as well as generous company paid holidays and PTO policy. This position requires the working of some evenings and weekends.

Director of Development

Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Director of Development
Kansas City, MO

About KCRep
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), the professional theatre in residence at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, is one of the nation’s leading regional theatres. Founded in 1964, KCRep has earned a national reputation for producing bold, innovative work while remaining deeply rooted in the Kansas City community. Its mission is to inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all.
Each performance season, KCRep presents a compelling range of productions at the Spencer Theatre and on the Copaken Stage, from adventurous new works and fresh takes on the classics to beloved traditions like A Christmas Carol.

With a vision to be a catalyst for a culturally vibrant, equitable, and thriving Kansas City, KCRep productions connect artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding.

KCRep’s premier arts engagement program, KCRep for All, brings performances of the same professional shows patrons see at KCRep, free of charge, to diverse and multi-generational audiences throughout the metro. The same stories traditional patrons see on its stages come to life in community centers, public libraries, and senior centers, allowing people who don’t currently engage with KCRep to experience a live performance free from the barriers of cost and geography.

Through student matinees and education programs, new play development, community partnerships, and robust engagement initiatives, KCRep champions the transformative power of storytelling, nurturing creativity and sparking connection both onstage and beyond.

This is a defining moment for KCRep, as the company is achieving a new level of forward momentum and considering the location and impact of its next home.

Audiences have been returning to experience the profound storytelling of live theatre, helping KCRep bring back pre-pandemic audiences and build new ones. Renewed engagement with communities across KC through programs and partnerships is strengthening relationships and achieving greater relevance. New leadership at the Board and executive level is bringing fresh perspectives on KCRep’s impact, value proposition, and sustainability. With this momentum, KCRep will prepare to launch an inspiring purpose-centered campaign that will position the organization to serve audiences for generations to come.

Position Summary

Reporting to Executive Director, Jeremy Dewey, and working closely with Artistic Director, Stuart Carden, the Director of Development will develop and execute a comprehensive fund development strategy from all constituents, including individuals, corporations, foundati ons, government sources, and other grant-making entities, for the growth and sustainability of the company.
This role works in collaboration with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Theatre’s development team to realize KCRep’s mission to inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with executive leadership to articulate fundraising goals and subsequently design and execute strategic development campaigns that align with a business model set to evolve over the next 3-5 years
Leverage institutional knowledge, relationships, and data to identify and build capacity for support across all sectors.
Lead the development of compelling case statements, funding proposals, and impact reports that articulate KCRep’s mission, vision, and funding needs to current and prospective philanthropic partners.
Work closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director and Board leadership in identifying priority relationship portfolios and funding opportunities that maximize leadership’s productivity and potential.
Build strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners, while cultivating new constituencies that will significantly expand KCRep’s base of support, including the stewardship of a personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
Partner with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to strengthen their role in fundraising, preparing, and motivating members for cultivation and solicitation activities and work with the Executive Director to build a pipeline for Board recruitment.
Provide strategic oversight for special events, including the annual gala, cultivation events, and sponsorship opportunities, in collaboration with staff and volunteer committees, to create engaging, philanthropic- and mission-centered experiences.
Collaborate with the communications team to ensure unified branding, messaging, sponsor recognition, and donor materials, and oversee development-related publications, policies, and reports.
Supervise the preparation of all grant proposals, reporting, and fundraising data management, while monitoring department budgets and financial reports.
Mentor, manage, and grow a professional development team—currently composed of 4 full-time staff members and 3 outsourced consultants— ensuring clarity of purpose and ensuring work in progress is carried out within the context of KCRep’s strategic priorities.
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, bringing the perspective of philanthropy and cultivation to discussions of strategy and application.
Represent KCRep in the community as an active and engaging ambassador, cultivating relationships with civic, business, and cultural leaders.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished fundraising leader with the vision, drive, and creativity to elevate KCRep’s development program. They will bring a proven track record of securing transformational gifts, building lasting donor relationships, and leading successful campaigns, including capital initiatives. A strong storyteller and strategic thinker, the Director of Development will inspire confidence in donors, staff, and volunteers alike while bringing clarity, direction, and enthusiasm to the work.

Key qualifications include:

Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in major gift solicitation, donor cultivation, and stewardship, with experience across individual, corporate, foundation, and government funding streams; proven successful capital campaign leadership preferred.
Strategic Leadership: A visionary planner who can build and execute a comprehensive development plan within the greater context of a dynamic organization, leverage research and data to make informed decisions, balance immediate goals with long-term priorities, and bring new ideas and energy to fundraising initiatives.
People Leadership: Experience mentoring and motivating a creative, collaborative, and accountable team of fundraising professionals; ability to engage board members, volunteers, and staff in fundraising efforts and support cross-organizational alignment; commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy, inclusion, and partnership.
Communication & Storytelling: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and inspire diverse stakeholders; comfort serving as a public ambassador for KCRep.
Personal Qualities: Energetic, resilient, creative, collaborative and personable, with gumption, humor, and the confidence to make bold asks while building authentic relationships.
Background: At least five to seven years of progressive fundraising leadership, ideally in the arts or nonprofit sector; familiarity with the Kansas City philanthropic community and experience with Tessitura or similar donor databases are a plus.
Values: Exemplifies our shared organizational values of empathy, inclusion, openness, collaboration, and innovation.

Above all, the successful candidate will be excited by the opportunity to shape the future of KCRep’s development program, lifting up the team, building momentum, and helping the organization realize its bold vision for Kansas City.

Compensation

Compensation for the Director of Development includes a base salary of $110,000 – $125,000 commensurate with experience and an excellent package of employee benefits.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Jonathan McIntosh, Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search via the ThinkingAhead website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jonathan McIntosh

Partner, ThinkingAhead Executive Search

615-391-2650

jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com

Since mid-2020, KCRep has engaged in a deliberate, strategic and heart-expanding process of educating and involving our board and staff in the important work of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (IDEA). This work has had a profound impact on us personally and on our organization and we are excited to engage our broader community. There is significant work to be done as we make changes now and build a long-term culture of belonging and anti-racism for us at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. We are committed to being part of the solution that advances equity and creates a more inclusive KCRep and American Theatre, and we invite you all to join us in this on-going evolution.

ThinkingAhead Executive Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. Personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic ancestry, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. This applies to every aspect of employment including hiring, training, advancement and termination. The firm is committed to creating a just culture of diversity, equity and inclusion by practicing, within the company and the marketplace we serve, intentional strategies that serve marginalized individuals and groups.

Production Electrician-Board Op

DEPARTMENT: Lighting
POSITION: Production Electrician-Board Op
REPORTS TO: Lighting and Projection Director
JOB TYPE: Seasonal, hourly with overtime after 40, potential to renew contract.
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17-$21
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, 401k

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Executive Director Jeremy Dewey, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a 60-year-old regional theater. KCRep is the professional theatre in residence on the UMKC campus. Spencer Theatre, a 550-seat modified thrust theatre, is housed in the Olson Performing Arts Center. Copaken Stage is our 319 seat LORT D space, which is housed in the H&R Block world headquarters in downtown KC. The subscription season currently consists of four productions as well as the annual special presentation of A Christmas Carol and an annual community tour in the spring.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Production Electrician assists the Head Electrician with the hanging, focusing, and programming of lighting equipment used for each KCRep production. The Electrician will also assist in maintain shows, repair, and maintenance of equipment, and general clean up. This position will also assist the Lighting and Video Supervisor and Head Electrician to ensure that all projection elements for shows are in accordance with Projection Designer specks, maintain equipment, troubleshoot, and install gear for each KCRep production. The Production Electrician will also be the lighting board operator for most of KCRep productions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Lighting and Video Supervisor and Head Electrician in hanging, focusing, and programming equipment for each production
Programming and associated research necessary for console operations and cuing of production
Run and maintain the lighting/projections design after show opening, including program troubleshooting, lamp or color changes, and fixture repair
Prepare for upcoming shows, maintain, and repair equipment, and general clean-up as assigned
Assist in Department of Theatre shows as assigned by the Lighting and Video Supervisor
Work with Lighting and Video Supervisor and Head Electrician or other crew members on all assigned crew calls.
Assist in the preparation, set up/ installation of Practical Elements.
Assist in the preparation, set up and/or installation of electrical related production elements as necessary for KCRep productions
Assist in the support of all guest Lighting and Projection Designers
Conduct regular maintenance to lighting equipment as directed by Lighting and Video Supervisor.
Support and uplift KC Rep’s mission, vision, and values, and demonstrate a dedication to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism (IDEA) work
Assist in keeping the electrics shop well maintained and organized.
Maintain a safe working environment at all time
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Technical Theatre/related field/comparable experience
Basic knowledge of electrical work for professional theaters
Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings from VectorWorks, LightWright, and AutoCAD
Proficiency in theatrical lighting techniques as well as equipment operation and maintenance
Knowledge and ability to program ETC EOS family of consoles
Knowledge of wireless dimming protocols, and systems
Knowledge of safety equipment and products, including lifts and counterweight systems
Knowledge of safe rigging practices
Verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
Understanding of the artistic process and interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills

MISSION

To inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all.

VISION

KCRep will be a catalyst for a culturally vibrant, equitable, and thriving Kansas City by connecting artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding.

VALUES

Empathy: We empathize with those around us, and we prioritize an environment grounded in empathy and generosity of spirit.

Inclusion: Through our ongoing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism work, we welcome and include everyone. We are respectfully curious about others. We meet people where they are. We are committed to creating a more inclusive American Theatre for all.

Openness: As individuals, teammates, and as an organization, we open our minds to new ideas, hard conversations, challenges, and growth.

Collaboration: We prioritize building a connected and united team. We collaborate internally and externally to demonstrate our commitment to equity and representation and to share stories respectfully and joyfully on stage.

Innovation: We create art, and community. We value the innovation it takes on and off stage to support this work.

IDEA STATEMENT

Following the social uprisings of summer 2020, KCRep publicly re-affirmed its commitment to the work of inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism (IDEA). Board and staff IDEA committees are collaborating to ensure that this work remains central to our theatre’s daily operations. The staff IDEA committee has established a list of recommendations including identifying and addressing barriers that obstruct IDEA practices; ensuring inclusive representation of the entire community across the organization; and cultivating community partnerships demonstrate our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism. KCRep’s IDEA statement and updates on our work are available online at kcrep.org/inclusion.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good addition to KCRep to: production@kcrep.org. Email subject: job description-your name No phone calls please.

2025 A Christmas Carol Youth Auditions

Coming up soon! We’d love to meet new talent!
Share this info far and wide! 3 audition sites

First Rehearsal: Oct 28, 2025
First Performance: Tuesday, Nov 21, 2025
Closes: Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCREP) is seeking local youth actors for casting consideration in our 2025 production of A Christmas Carol! Auditions may be in-person or through video submission. We’d love to meet more talented young people!

Seeking strong singers and performers between the ages of 10 to 17. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists strongly encouraged. Please visit this link for more information about our company’s Mission, Vision, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism work.

A Christmas Carol Youth Roles

$500 stipend for each youth cast member.

Two actors will be cast in each role. Each youth artist will perform half of the performances while their “mirror” performs the other half.

Fan/Ensemble; ages 11-13
Martha Cratchit/Ensemble; ages 14-17
Peter Cratchit/Teen Scrooge/Ensemble; ages 12-15
Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble; ages 12-15
Tim Cratchit/Scrooge as a boy/Ensemble; age 10+*
Ignorance/Beggar/Ensemble; ages 10+
Want/Beggar/Ensemble; ages 10+
Christmas Morning Turkey Boy/Ensemble; ages 13-17

*Special consideration for actors under age 10 may be made for the role of Tiny Tim

How to Schedule an Audition

To schedule an audition, please email casting@kcrep.org and request an appointment for one of the dates and locations listed below.
Audition appointments are every 10 minutes and run between 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Subject line format: Please include your name, “youth,” and “appointment.”
Example: Terry Smith, youth, appointment

This ensures your request is prioritized among other seasonal audition inquiries.
Once your request is received, we will assign you an appointment time and send a confirmation email with details on what to prepare (a short monologue and a brief song), plus location, parking, and other information.

Audition Schedule

Audition Schedule:
Thursday, September 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112

Monday, September 8 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Allen Village School
706 W. 42nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Olathe South High School
1640 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062

Callbacks:
Sunday, September 14 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
KCRep Rehearsal Hall – 2nd Floor
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110

Video Auditions

To Submit by Video:
Step 1: Email casting@kcrep.orgto let us know you plan to audition by video.
Step 2: In the subject line, include your name, “youth,” and “video.”
Example: Terry Smith, youth, video
This helps us prioritize your request among other seasonal submissions.
Step 3: After we receive your email, we’ll send a confirmation with instructions on what to prepare and how to submit your video.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical time commitment for the production?
Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, October 28
Performances: Tuesday, November 21 – Sunday, December 27
A Christmas Carol features two youth casts that rotate for all public performances beginning November 21, so each youth performer appears in roughly half of the performance dates.
Mondays are dark (no rehearsals or performances).

Do youth performers get paid?
Yes. KCRep will provide each youth cast member with a $500 stipend to help offset food and travel expenses that are traditionally covered by parents/guardians.

Where are rehearsals held?
Initial rehearsals: Room 211, 4747 Troost Ave. (KCRep Artistic Office & Rehearsal Hall on the UMKC campus)
Onstage rehearsals/performances: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110

How does it work when you have youth performing?
Youth performers receive the same benefits as our adult company. In addition, the youth company is supported by two dedicated Youth Coordinators who serve as chaperones and liaisons for the cast and families.

Do they rehearse daily? What’s a typical schedule during the school year?
Rehearsal frequency varies by role, but we honor regular school hours.
On student matinee days, youth cast members request an excused absence from school from approximately 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. There are 10 student matinees this season; each youth actor will perform 5 of them.

May I add or change my conflicts after I accept a role?
Not for rehearsals. Availability is a major factor in casting, and the rehearsal calendar is set once the cast is confirmed. Unplanned conflicts can disrupt a tightly scheduled process.
After the show moves into performances, youth casts follow a rotating schedule, and families may sometimes arrange a performance trade with their “mirror” family, subject to approval.

Who can I contact with additional questions?
Please email the casting team at casting@kcrep.org

Ticketing Services Representative

DEPARTMENT: Marketing
POSITION: Ticketing Services Representative
REPORTS TO: Manager, Ticketing Services
JOB TYPE: Up to 20 hours/week
SALARY RANGE: $15/hour

JOB OVERVIEW:
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), the city’s largest professional / regional LORT theatre is in search of talented and friendly individuals to staff our multi-venue Box Office. The primary function of the Ticketing Services Representative is to serve as a front-facing ambassador for KCRep, assisting patrons with single ticket and subscription sales via phone, digital, and in-person communications. In addition, the Ticketing Services Representative will support and uplift KCRep’s mission, vision, and values, and demonstrate a dedication to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism (IDEA) work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Box Office & Patron Services

Provide excellent customer service in all patron interactions
Answer incoming calls, assist walk-up patrons, respond to emails, and process snail mail
Sell, exchange, and return single and season tickets for all performances, with an eye toward upselling as part of the revenue producing team for the organization
Provide concierge phone calls during season subscription campaign, and as needed
Maintain current knowledge of subscription packages, options, and benefits
Follow proper procedures in the handling of cash, check, and credit card transactions
Read season productions, and attend at least one dress rehearsal or preview performance for every production to familiarize yourself with production for sales purposes
Maintain patron records: cleaning up entries, adding and removing names, addresses, phone numbers, and email

Administrative

Package ticket orders and other promotional materials for mailing
Provide support and assistance for marketing projects as needed
Attend training sessions as scheduled, company meetings and other functions as possible
Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Commitment to the highest standards of customer service
Technology savvy and interested in learning new software
Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Tessitura ticketing software a plus
Must have excellent verbal and telephone etiquette, communication and interpersonal skills
Background in performing arts and/or non-profit organizations a plus
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed
Some evening and weekend availability required.

To apply, please send résumé and letter of interest to Manager, Ticketing Services Karl Annable at kannable@kcrep.org.

Production Overhires

KCRep is looking for skilled trades and craftspeople to hire on a project/hourly basis for our 23-24 season. If you have skills in carpentry, props, costumes, sound, electrics, or experience as a dresser or production assistant (PA), we would like to put you on our overhire list. Please email production@kcrep.org with your interest. Pay is $16/hour. No phone calls, please.

Freelance Designers

The KCRep Production Department is looking to expand our pool of KC Metro area freelance designers (50 miles radius of KC). Whether you’re a USA designer or not, if live close to KC, we want to hear from you. Please send all resumes, portfolios, and websites to production@kcrep.org. No phone calls, please.

Assistant and Associate Directors

KCRep is seeking local candidates for Assistant and Associate Director positions. Applicants must reside in or have housing within Kansas City, MO, or Kansas City, KS, as travel and housing accommodations will not be provided. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, Global Majority, Bi-Lingual, Queer, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and female-identifying individuals.

Associate Director

The Associate Director position provides hands-on experience in both directing and the overall production process. The Associate Director will have various responsibilities based on their experience level and the needs of the production and director.

Responsibilities of the Associate Director:

Pre-Production Duties:

Meet with the director early in the process to discuss:
- Production overview
- Goals and approach to the production
- The director’s expectations for the Associate Director’s responsibilities
- Collaboration between the Associate Director and Stage Manager
Study the play and discuss interpretation and production concepts with the director, playwright (if applicable), and dramaturg (when relevant).
Attend pre-production design meetings if invited by the director.
Assist with auditions by taking notes and tracking casting options.
Conduct research as requested, including historical context, playwright biography, and relevant criticism.

Duties During Rehearsals:

Attend rehearsals as agreed upon with the director.
Take notes and communicate regularly with the director about production progress.
Support the director in realizing the play onstage, requiring a deep understanding of the play, characters, and setting.
Attend design meetings as agreed upon.
Maintain an up-to-date copy of the script and rehearsal schedule.
Attend and manage special rehearsals, such as line-throughs or speed-throughs with understudies.
Stand in for absent actors as needed.
Occasionally assist with errands as assigned.
Attend tech and dress rehearsals, as well as previews, and take notes as requested by the director.

Compensation:

Associate Director: $1,500.

Assistant Director

The Assistant Director position is designed for individuals eager to observe and gain a deeper understanding of a director’s process. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced director by closely watching their approach to storytelling, collaboration, and leadership throughout the production. The Assistant Director will develop insight into the creative and logistical aspects of directing by studying the rehearsal process, observing artistic decisions, and engaging with the creative team in a supportive capacity.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director:

Pre-Production Duties:

Meet with the director to discuss the overall vision for the production and the Assistant Director’s role as an observer.
Read and study the script to understand the production concept and director’s approach.
Attend pre-production design and planning meetings as invited by the director.
Observe and assist during auditions by taking notes and tracking casting options.
Conduct research as requested to support the director’s vision.

Duties During Rehearsals:

Attend rehearsals as scheduled and observe the director’s process.
Take detailed notes on the director’s approach, staging, and communication with actors and designers.
Observe interactions between the director and the creative team to gain insight into collaboration within the production process.
Support rehearsal needs as assigned, helping with line-throughs, or assisting with minor administrative tasks.
Attend tech and dress rehearsals, as well as previews, to continue observing the evolution of the production.

Compensation:

Assistant Director: $500 (responsibilities and expectations will be determined based on the candidate’s experience level, time commitment, and production needs).

If interested, please submit a resume and letter of interest to morgana.wilborn@kcrep.org.The email subject line should specify the position you are applying for: “Associate Director” or “Assistant Director.”

Patron Services

DEPARTMENT: Marketing
POSITION: Patron Services
REPORTS TO: Manager, Front of House
JOB TYPE: Up to 20 hours/week
HOURLY RATE: Starting at $12.30/hour

JOB OVERVIEW:
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), the city’s largest professional / regional LORT theatre is in search of talented and friendly individuals to join our multi-venue front of house team. The primary function of the patron services representative is to serve as a front-line ambassador for KCRep, greeting and assisting patrons with lobby functions and seating and while supporting and uplifting KCRep’s mission, vision, and values, and demonstrate a dedication to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism (IDEA) work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Front of House & Patron Services

Provide excellent customer service in all patron interactions.
Prepare the lobby for patrons to arrive each evening and for intermission.
Great and assist patrons with seating and resolve any seat issues in the process.
Provide additional assistance to volunteers as needed.
Provide additional assistance for extra events.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Attend training sessions as scheduled, company meetings and other functions as possible.

Qualifications:
Commitment to the highest standards of customer service
Must have excellent verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
Background in performing arts and/or non-profit organizations a plus
Able to lift up to 25 – 50 lbs. as needed Some evening and weekend availability required.

To apply, please send resume and letter of interest to Manager, Front of House – Kelly Cooper Cooperk@kcrep.org.

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