This page is regularly updated during the academic year (August–May) with opportunities that may be of interest to our students. If you would like to list an opportunity or resource, please email tdps@berkeley.edu
Please Note: Listings do not imply endorsement of any organization or individual by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies. Whenever possible, we will do basic vetting of opportunities and provide links to information about the sponsoring organizations.
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Auditions & Performance Opportunities
Auditions & Performance Opportunities
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley: Casting Claudio for Much Ado About Nothing
Posted: April 25, 2024
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley is seeking one actor to play Claudio in their modern dress production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Rehearsals are Tuesdays to Fridays, starting May 14. There are two Sunday rehearsals, June 16 and 23. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays, June 29 to July 14. There is also a performance on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. For more information or to arrange an audition, email auditions@aeofberkeley.org
A.N.T.I. End of the Year Showcase
Event: May 2, 2024
The A.N.T.I. (Artistic Nerds 4 Theatre Inclusivity) End of the Year Showcase will take place on Thursday, May 2 at 7pm in Zellerbach 170. A.N.T.I will be celebrating all the creative projects and people who have contributed to the 23-24 A.N.T.I season with an open cabaret night and afterparty! Everyone is invited, whether you have participated in an A.N.T.I production/event or if this is your first event! They are looking for a lighting operator and performers and films for this event. A.N.T.I. Interest Form
ODC/Dance: Company Auditions
Auditions: April 28, 2024
ODC is seeking dancers for seasonal and full time employment. We seek dancers with excellent partnering skills, strong ballet and contemporary technique, a generous and supportive team spirit and an appetite to collaborate with choreographers in the creation of new work. Auditions: April 28, 1–5pm, ODC Theater, San Francisco. Register for ODC Auditions
SFBATCO: Auditions for Workshop of New Musical
Auditions: April 29, 2024
SFBATCO is looking for dancers/chorus/ensemble for a workshop performance of a new soulful, house, R&B musical that will be performed at SFBATCO's New Roots Theatre Festival this November. The Day the Sky Turned Orange helps us confront and make sense of our collective fear of the climate crisis, inspired by the lived experience of those in the Bay Area on September 9, 2020. Audition Details: Monday, April 29, 6–9pm, MoonSchool, 250 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco. Register at SFBATCO.org
Theatre Lunatico: 2024 General Auditions
Auditions: April 29, 2024
Casting The Moors by Jen Silverman (Oct 19–Nov 3) as well as several Shakespeare staged readings in 2024 and fully staged Shakespearean play in Spring 2025. Seeking a diverse cast representative of the Bay Area artistic community. Open Call Auditions: Monday, April 29, 6pm–9:40pm. Callbacks: May 5, Time TBD. Location: La Val's Subterranean Theater, Berkeley. Theatre Lunatico Audition Form
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: Call for Performers
Submissions Due: April 29, 2024
SFMOMA is looking for performers based in San Francisco Bay Area for the presentation of Alexandra Pirici’s “Re-collection” (2018-2024). “Re-collection” is a live, performative artwork that combines elements of dance, sculpture, spoken word, music, and performance. Built around the notion of a museum collection, yet subverts the traditional, modern understanding of “permanent collection.” SFMOMA Application Form
Audition & Casting Resources:
- Backstage.com (Theater, Film & Television)
- Bay Area Dancers' Group
- Theatre Bay Area Talent Bank
Classes & Workshops
Queering Cultural Forms: Free Class & Discussion Series
Events: May 3–18, 2024
The Queering Dance Festival presents a free series of classes and discussions at Shawl Anderson Dance Center in Berkeley. Featuring: Armenian dance, Folklórico, Bhangra, and African expression. Shawl-Anderson.org
Summer 2024 Course: The Craft of Dramatic Writing
Course Dates: July 22 – August 9, 2024
The Craft of Dramatic Writing is an introduction to writing for the stage and screen through the study of published scripts and through writing and revising your own scripts. You will come to understand dramatic writing as an art and as a set of skills. Open to all Berkeley students. No previous experience or knowledge is required. Learn more at classes.berkeley.edu
New Media Academy: Indigenous Technologies Workshop
Course Dates: July 9 – August 15, 2024
Hosted by the Berkeley Center for New Media, the Indigenous Technologies Workshop in Summer 2024 is a six-week online course offering our broader community a space to delve into contemporary Indigenous issues, particularly those intertwined with new media and technology. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from prominent Indigenous scholars, artists, and practitioners. Registration for UC Berkeley students is $200. New Media Academy Website
Bay Area Classes & Work Exchanges:
- BANDALOOP Dance Studio Work Exchange (Oakland)
- Berkeley Ballet Theater Classes
- LINES Dance Center Work Exchange (San Francisco)
- Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Class Scholarships (Berkeley)
Discounted & Free Tickets
New Conservatory Theatre Company: tick, tick... BOOM!
Performances: May 10 – June 9, 2024
tick tick...BOOM! tells the story of a young composer on the eve of his 30th birthday as he struggles to write the next great American musical. With Jonathan Larson’s trademark pop-rock score blended with traditional musical theatre, this exuberant and charming tale will speak to anyone who’s ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams.
Use code UCBerkeley for 25% off tickets at NCTCSF.org
Cal Performances: $10 or Half-Price Student Tickets
Cal Performances (UC Berkeley) offers $10 student tickets to select performances. UC Berkeley students can also get 50% off tickets to any show. For details, visit CalPerformances.org
Shotgun Players: $10 Tickets for Ages 25 & Under
Shotgun Players (Berkeley) offers $10 M.A.D. Tickets to anyone 25 and younger. Use discount code MADTIX to reserve tickets to any performance. ShotgunPlayers.org
The Marsh: $10 Student Tickets
Use promo code STUDENT for $10 student tickets to any show at The Marsh (Berkeley & San Francisco). TheMarsh.org
Berkeley Playhouse: $20 Student Rush Tickets
Berkeley Playhouse is thrilled to offer a special discounted ticket price for college students for our Main Stage productions. Rush tickets can be purchased for $20 at the door at a performance’s showtime. Tickets are based on availability. A valid student ID must be shown for entry. Visit BerkeleyPlayhouse.org for show schedules.
Internships & Fellowships
UC Berkeley Art of Writing Internships
Applications Due: April 29, 2024
UC Berkeley undergraduates have the chance to engage in paid literary internships through Art of Writing, collaborating with partner organizations in various capacities such as writing, editing, and social media management. Opportunities are available at The Dial magazine (Summer 2024) and Libraries Without Borders (Summer/Fall 2024), requiring approximately 15 hours of work per week. Interns will receive a $2000 stipend. ArtOfWriting.Berkeley.edu
Capital Stage Apprentice Program (Sacramento, CA)
Applications Due: April 30, 2024
We seek passionate and motivated recent theatre graduates and young theatre artists interested in practical training from professionals in all areas of operations at Capital Stage. CAPStage.org
The UC Theatre: Concert Career Pathways Program (Berkeley, CA)
Applications Due: May 15, 2024
Concert Career Pathways is a 9-month (August-May) workforce development program for young people ages 17-25. Through hands-on workshops, shadowing opportunities, educational events, and paid internships/mentorships, the CCP program prepares youth for a sustainable career within the live music industry. UC Theatre's Application Form
Seattle Rep: Professional Arts Training Program
Applications Due: May 27, 2024
For over 40 years, the PATP has been one of the nation’s leading continuing education and theater immersion programs set in a regional theater. Seattle Rep staff members guide the work of each PATP Apprentice to help them prepare for a career in professional theater and break into the world of not-for-profit arts. SeattleRep.org
UC Berkeley Internship Resources:
Bay Area Recurring Opportunities:
- Berkeley Repertory Theater Fellowships
- LINES Ballet Internships (San Francisco)
- Shotgun Players Theater Fellowships (Berkeley)
Jobs & Gigs
SFBATCO: Production Team for New Roots Theatre Festival
Posted: April 25, 2024
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) is hiring production team members for its New Roots Theatre Festival in Fall 2024. Positions include: Stage Manager, A2 (Audio Technician), Stagehand, and Studio House Manager. SFBATCO.org
Cal Shakes: Seasonal & Year-Round Jobs
Posted: March 21, 2024
California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes) is hiring for several seasonal and year-round positions. Learn more at CalShakes.org
Aurora Theatre: Costume Crew for The Lifespan of a Fact
Posted: March 14, 2024
Costume Crew support all backstage wardrobe needs during dress rehearsals through closing; including quick changes, presets, actor hand-offs, costume and wig maintenance, and laundry. Experience not needed, but preferred. Approx. 40 hr/wk during Tech & Dress & 25 hr/wk during performance weeks. Mostly evenings and weekends. Production dates are June 14 to July 28, 2024 in Berkeley. Details at AuroraTheatre.org
Paufve Dance: Part-Time Administrative Support
Posted: March 14, 2024
Paufve Dance, a contemporary dance organization based in the East Bay, is seeking part-time administrative support. Tasks include: Designing, implementing, and sending monthly Mailchimp newsletters; Assembling and submitting grants; Assisting with fundraising campaign. Compensation is $20/hour. Please send inquiries to rmpaufve@gmail.com
For more information about Paufve Dance, visit PaufveDance.org
American University: Production & Event Coordinator
Posted: March 14, 2024
The position provides production management and technical support for assigned events within the Katzen Arts Center (Washington, DC). The position collaborates and effectively communicates with faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office and must have sound judgment, good managerial and organizational skills. Individual must have the ability to work evening and weekend hours with limited supervision. View the full job listing through American University Careers
Job Opportunities & Resources:
- Aurora Theatre (Berkeley)
- Bay Area Dancers' Group
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Creative Careers Portal
- Cal Career Center
- Cal Performances Student Jobs (UC Berkeley)
- LINES Ballet (San Francisco)
- ODC Dance (San Francisco)
- Theatre Bay Area Talent Bank
- UC Berkeley Work-Study
Publications & Writing
UC Berkeley Recurring Opportunities
- Berkeley Undergraduate Journal of Classics
- Gia Magazine centers the voices of queer and trans students of color.
- Peregrine Undergraduate Literary Journal
Bay Area Ongoing Opportunities
- Write Reviews for Theatrius.com — Founded by UC Berkeley alum Barry Horwitz, Theatrius covers plays and musicals all over the Bay Area and is always looking for volunteer correspondents to cover small, unique theaters.
Scholarships, Prizes, Funding
Bridge Live Arts: Community Engagement Residency
Applications Due: April 12, 2024
The year-long residency provides Bay Area based interdisciplinary and dance artists working in community with an $8000 lead artist stipend, $2000 for project expenses, capacity-building through professional development, networking, resource-sharing, and thought-partnership with Bridge Live Arts staff and community. Learn more and apply at BridgeLiveArts.org
UC Berkeley: Center for Race and Gender Student Grants Program
Applications Due: April 15, 2024
The UC Berkeley Center for Race and Gender (CRG) invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals for research or creative projects aligned with CRG’s focus on race, gender, and their intersections. Priority is given to proposals addressing both race and gender. Projects may involve academic research or explore race and gender through media, fine arts, or performing arts. CRG Grant Application Form
Scholarships for Dance West
Applications Due: April 15, 2024
Dance West (Salt Lake City, UT) is an annual contemporary dance workshop that is dedicated to nurturing the whole dancer. At Dance West, we believe in fostering curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration across various historical and contemporary points of view. We honor each individual dancer and celebrate their own unique journey. Awardees will be notified on Monday, April 22. Apply at DanceWestFest.org
UC Berkeley Scholarship & Prize Resources:
- Big Ideas Contest
- Discovery Opportunities Database
- OURS National Scholarships
- UC Berkeley Prizes Program
Study Abroad/Away
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Apprentice Program (Boston)
Applications: Rolling Basis through April 12, 2024
The CSC Apprentice Program is an intensive Shakespeare-focused summer training program for early-career actors who are actively pursuing a career in theatre. This training runs concurrently with CSC’s signature event, Free Shakespeare on the Common. CommShakes.org
UC Programs:
- UC Berkeley Study Abroad Programs
- UC Berkeley Washington, DC Program
- UC Education Abroad Programs
- UC Davis Study Abroad Programs
Volunteering (Arts-Related)
UC Berkeley:
- CREATE (Creative Residencies for Emerging Artists Teaching Empowerment) invites Berkeley undergraduates to teach classes in visual arts, theater, dance, and/or creative writing to meet the enrichment needs of local schools and community organizations.
- Dance the Bay strives to make dance accessible for all audiences by providing dance classes for preschool and after school programs, in addition to hospitals and senior homes.
- Splash at Berkeley brings local high school students to the University of California, Berkeley for a day of unlimited student-led learning. Participating students take courses in both conventional and unconventional subjects taught by Berkeley students.
East Bay:
- Berkeley Repertory Theater
- Cal Shakes
- Dance for All Bodies
- Luna Dance Institute
- The Marsh (Theater)
- Shotgun Players (Theater)