Business Manager at EVCT

EVCT is looking for a full-time Business Manager to conduct the day-to-day operations of our studio office. This position supports the Artistic Director, creative, and education teams in managing business for both the production and education programs.

Requirements for the jobs:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Has (or will obtain) a valid and current fingerprint card.
• Available for work in the late afternoon, evenings, and weekends.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
• Clear, precise, and compelling written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Currently working in or have worked in theatre, non-profit, or arts education.
• Bachelor’s degree in the arts, art management, education or business.
• Experience working with arts education and/or family-centered programs.
• Familiar with adobe photoshop, canva
• Familiar with various databases including Network for Good, Sawyer
• Experience monitoring a website and online calendar
• Basic knowledge of accounting and payroll/HR procedures.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, crawling, and climbing ladders.

All programs rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St., in Mesa.

Questions about the positions can be answered by emailing: artistic_director@evct.org.

Apply for the position by clicking on the link below
or send resumes to:

East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514

For more information or questions, call EVCT at 480-756-3828.

Teaching Artists Positions at EVCT

EVCT is looking for teaching artists in the fields of theatre and musical theatre to teach its classes and direct its performance troupes.  

Requirements for the jobs:

• Have a degree (either 2-4 years) in theatre or musical theatre.  
• Be working in or have worked in theatre or musical theatre in the past.  
• Enjoy working with children.
• Have a valid and current fingerprint card.  
• Are available for work in the late afternoon or evening.
• Fill out application for a teaching position at EVCT
• Submit an application along with a current resume and headshot (or photo)

Our teaching artists at EVCT are our instructors for our 7-week classes that meet late afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday. We also hire them to direct our EVCT Express Troupe (acting troupe for kids age 8-16), our On The Spot Teen Improv Troupe (improv troupe for kids age 12-18), our EVCT Bravo, (musical theatre troupe for kids age 12-18), Our Literature Alive Program, (a homeschooled troupe) that performs in the schools, and/or an EVCT Company Troupe (a group of selected EVCT participants) who learn a show at the beginning of the season and are available to perform on short notice or for special fund-raising events.

All programs rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St., in Mesa.

Questions about the positions can be answered by emailing info@evct.org. 

Apply for the position by clicking on the link below|
or send resumes to:

East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514

For more information or questions, call EVCT at 480-756-3828.

Production Designers and Directors at EVCT

EVCT is looking for Production Designers in Lighting, Sound, Set, Costumes, Props, Choreography and Makeup & Hair, as well as Music Directors, Stage Managers and Directors for our main stage productions. 

Requirements for the jobs:

• Have a degree in theatre or technical theatre or equivalent experience
• Be working in or have worked in theatre or musical theatre in the past.  
• Enjoy working with children.
• Have a valid and current fingerprint card.
• Are available for work in the late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays
• Fill out an application for a teaching position at EVCT
• Submit an application along with a current resume and headshot or photo

Our design team members and directors at EVCT work on our four main stage productions and our junior main stage show. Typical time line includes a production meeting about 1 month from auditions, a meeting at the Mesa Arts Center a couple weeks later, Two days of auditions and a call back audition, about 4 weeks of rehearsals and a three days of tech rehearsal and two weekends of shows (Thursday-Sunday). All productions rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St., in Mesa.

Specific questions about the positions can be answered by emailing info@evct.org. 

Apply for the position by clicking on the link below
and send resumes to:

East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514

For more information or questions call EVCT at 480-756-3828.