Bucks County Playhouse is seeking Ushers starting May 2024 – January 2025. Presently, we are seeing candidates that can commit to the full season with the possibility of continuing into 2025. This is not an acting opportunity or a pathway to an acting opportunity.

This is a fun, fast paced environment and is a perfect opportunity for high school seniors, recent graduates, full-time professionals seeking additional income, and retirees looking to stay active. Candidates must be 17 years old at the time of their start date. 

These positions are hourly and paid, requiring a commitment of a minimum of 3 shifts weekly. Highly flexible scheduling based on availability. Weekends and evenings required. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Scan tickets, hand out programs, direct crowds, and guide patrons to their assigned seats, including assisting patrons who use mobility assistive devices 
• Monitor audiences while the performance is in progress and report on any notable audience behavior 
• Intervene/de-escalate when patrons are not abiding by theater policies 
• Monitor and re-stock facilities as needed 
• Assist with managing volunteers 
• Prepare playbills for distribution 
• Assist tidying up theater and Lobby post-show 

We are seeking candidates who are: 

• Quick and eager learners 
• Confident with basic technology 
• Comfortable working with individual patrons as well as larger crowds 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team 
• Appreciative of theater
  

Accessibility: 

This position will require you to move about a raked theater space before and during performances. You will need to be able to navigate in low-light. Use of ticket scanning devices and ability to hand out programs and verbalize directions is required. Ushers assist in emergency situations so you will need to be able to open doors and speak loudly and clearly. 

Starting at $15/hr 

Interested candidates should send a resume to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager,  kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Include “Usher” in the subject line. No phone calls or visits please.

For those seeking to work backstage, the Bucks County Playhouse Production Department regularly brings in casual over hire labor to support shows.

BCP hosts a wide variety of shows and events. Crew needs will vary and include, but are not limited to: sound, lighting, wardrobe, carpentry, properties, painting, rigging, video, run crew, and stage management. Please inquire with details of the areas you would like to work in.

Over hire crew members are expected to be knowledgeable in the department they are working, be flexible working with other departments as needed, and adhere to safety guidelines.

Please contact Tess Ammerman, Assistant Production Manager, tammerman@buckscountyplayhouse.org

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor.  The Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations.  Its two-acre campus includes the historic playhouse, an outdoor courtyard café, waterfall picnic area, river promenade, and a full restaurant/bar. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor

This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Production Manager with a work week consisting of at least 40 working hours.  Duties of the position will evolve as the organization and its needs evolve.

The Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor is an essential member of the BCP production team, collaborating closely with designers, production team members, visiting artists, and the Director of Production to ensure that all projects produced and presented at BCP are executed to the highest possible standard.

The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for the costume maintenance, preshow, and post-show needs for all BCP productions and presentations.  The position works intimately with the acting ensemble; as such, they should be able to handle issues with discretion, prioritize privacy, and value creating a comfortable work environment.  When not in performance, the Wardrobe Supervisor maintains the costume shop and inventory. Duties assigned will align with the skills of the Wardrobe Supervisor, and may include stitching, hair, makeup, or other tasks.  The work schedule will follow the performance schedule, to be adjusted when not in performance.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
• Serve as Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor for all productions, presentations, and visiting artist performances.
• Maintain and clean costumes and wigs during all production runs, addressing and repairing any reported costume issues.
• Attend all production meetings and designer run throughs.
• Organize and maintain wardrobe spaces including wardrobe room, costume and wig storage, dressing rooms, quick change booths, and other backstage storage areas.
• Construct or alter costume pieces as needed.
• Track all wardrobe expenses and purchases.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Production and Facilities.

The position is allotted 10 days of paid time off in addition to statutory holidays as outlined by the company annually.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume as well as a written, audio, or visual statement and references to Ryan Walsh (ryanw@buckscountyplayhouse.org). Please include Props Supervisor in the Subject Line.