Join The ActUp Team
Creating an ecosystem of professional and developing artists
At ActUp Theater, we are building a thriving ecosystem of artists, educators, and creatives. By joining ActUp, you don’t just take on a job, you become part of a community where artistry is celebrated, mentorship is valued, and collaboration drives impact. Explore our job descriptions and take the next step in your journey with us!
Ecosystem
/ˈēkōˌsistəm/
Noun (n)
A vibrant ecosystem of artists, educators, and creatives who uplift each other, strengthen the arts community, and cultivate an environment where creativity thrives.
ARTS FOR ALL!
All Ages.
All People.
Always Welcome.
At ActUp, we believe the arts should be accessible for all. By creating inclusive spaces, we nurture artists, fostering confidence, collaboration, and creative expression. The impact of our work extends beyond the stage by empowering individuals to inspire change, build resilience, and carry advocacy and creativity into every area of their lives.
Current Opportunities
Here, your time, energy, and talents make a real difference. Whether operating the light show, teaching in the classroom, or leading the planning of events, you are part of a team that empowers youth, nurtures emerging voices, and mobilizes the power of the arts!
ActUp Theater is hiring an Arts Grant Writer! This role will oversee the writing and submission of grant applications, proposals, and sponsorship requests to support the finances of ActUp Theater. This position will be directly involved with the Executive Team in efforts to reach funding goals for the success of the organization. This position will be involved with communications with prospective funders, and will work to represent the mission of ActUp Theater through acquiring sufficient funding. This exciting opportunity will be an asset to the core team of ActUp Theater!
Arts Grant Writer
The Campaign Advancement Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing strategies to support ActUp Theater’s multi-year capital campaign. This role involves cultivating relationships with donors, managing campaign communications, and ensuring that fundraising goals are met to strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability. By leading campaign efforts and engaging the community, this position plays a critical role in advancing ActUp Theater’s mission and impact. This is a unique opportunity to drive transformational growth through philanthropy and the power of the arts.
Campaign Advancement Manager
ActUp Theater is hiring a Choreography Intern for our upcoming Spring 2026 production of Matilda. The Choreography Intern will support the Choreography Team in the creation, teaching, and execution of dynamic routines. This role will assist in rehearsals, support choreography development, and help teach age-appropriate movement, dance skills, improvisation, and interdisciplinary projects to students ages 8 and up. Interns will work alongside experienced choreographers to gain real-world production experience while contributing to an inspiring, inclusive, and community-centered artistic process.
Choreography Intern, Matilda
ActUp Theater is hiring Choreographers for our upcoming Spring 2026 production, Matilda. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. The choreography team will be responsible for choreographing and teaching a dynamic routines, ensuring challenging choreography for select dance performances from the Matilda soundtrack, and teaching creative age-appropriate movement, dance skills, student self-directed improvisation and composition and interdisciplinary inquiry projects.
Choreography Intern, Matilda
In-Person ACTIVATE Instructor
The In-Person ACTIVATE Instructor position is an independent contractor with a passion for the intersection of the arts, education, and social justice. In this role, the In-Person Workshop Instructor will deliver workshops selected by school systems to educate participants on empowerment tools and educational concepts all while leading courageous conversations to transformative solutions. Through high quality, dynamic workshop facilitation, this position is vital to the success of the ACTIVATE program and to the impact of the development of young people coming into their own voices. This exciting opportunity will be an asset to ActUp Theater!
ActUp Theater is hiring a Light Technician to play a central role in and support the work of ActUp Theater’s 2026 production, Matilda. The Light Technician will be responsible for the setup, maintenance, and teardown of all visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, cables, video cameras, etc. This role will also involve managing and controlling lighting for live productions. Key duties include collaborating closely with the Director and Set Designer to ensure seamless integration of lighting elements, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
Light Technician, Matilda
The Performing Arts Instructor position is an independent contractor with a passion for the intersection of the arts, education, and social justice. In this role, the In-Person workshop Instructor will deliver out ACTIVATE workshops selected by school systems to educate participants on empowerment tools and educational concepts all while leading courageous conversations to transformative solutions. Through high quality, dynamic workshop facilitation, this position is vital to the success of the ACTIVATE program and to the impact of the development of young people coming into their own voices. This exciting opportunity will be an asset to ActUp Theater!
Performing Arts Instructor, ActUp Theater
ActUp Theater is hiring a Production Intern to assist with various tasks for our spring production of Matilda. This role will play a central role in production management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. Duties will include assisting production staff with various tasks to prepare for the production. We believe these candidates can meet the minimum requirements, and exceed our preferred qualities for employment including, but not limited to, having attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Production Intern, Matilda
ActUp Theater is hiring a Production Manager to play a central role in the management of the production of Matilda, led by ActUp Theater. The Production Manager will be responsible for the planning, outreach, and day-to-day management of the production. Duties include leading program staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensuring the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include monitoring production budgets, managing communication between the cast, parents, and staff, and overseeing outreach duties to engage with the local community! This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!
Production Manager, Matilda
ActUp Theater is hiring a Sound Technician Intern to support the audio and technical needs of ActUp Theater’s 2026 production, Matilda. The Sound Technician Intern will assist with the setup, maintenance, and teardown of all audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, cables, sound boards, and mixing consoles. Interns will work closely with the Director, Set Designer, and Sound Team to ensure smooth integration of sound elements throughout the production.
Sound Technician Intern, Matilda
ActUp Theater is hiring a Sound Technician to play a central role in and support the work of ActUp Theater’s 2026 production, Matilda. The Sound Technician will be responsible for the setup, maintenance, and teardown of all audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, cables, sound and mixing boards, etc. Key duties include collaborating closely with the Director and Set Designer to ensure seamless integration of sound elements, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and ensuring optimal performance of all media systems throughout the production.
Sound Technician, Matilda
ActUp Theater is a Stage Hand to play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater’s production of Matilda. The Stage Hand will be responsible for supporting the flow of scenes involved in successfully running a production; from tech week through post-show. Duties include assisting stage staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensure the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include adhering to the rehearsal schedule, maintaining correspondence with all stage employees to ensure props, lighting, wardrobe, and all other aspects of the production are running accordingly, corresponding with the Production Manager for additional duties.
Stage Hand, Matilda
ActUp Theater is seeking a Stage Manager to play a central role in managing and supporting the work of ActUp Theater’s production of Matilda. The Stage Manager will be responsible for supporting and organizing all the different teams involved in the day-to-day running of the production; from rehearsals through post-show. Duties include leading stage staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensure the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include setting the rehearsal schedule, maintaining correspondence with all stage employees to ensure props, lighting, wardrobe, and all other aspects of the production are running accordingly, corresponding with the Production Manager for additional duties.
Stage Manager, Matilda
ActUp Theater is hiring Vocal Instructors to teach scores and facilitate vocal lessons for our lead cast members in our upcoming production, Matilda. Duties include creating rehearsal spaces focused on learning proper singing techniques such as proper vocal technique, warm-ups, emotional interpretation, and performance readiness. This role will vitally support the work of ActUp Theater.