Synetic Theater is an excellent place to work, volunteer, or intern alongside creative professionals to transform our communities through engagement with physical theater and arts education. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Synetic​ ​Theater ​discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

On this page you’ll find opportunities for employment, auditions, internships, and volunteer positions.

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STAGE MANAGERS/DESIGNERS/TECHNICIANS

Reports to: Production Manager
Type: Contract or Short-term Employment
Location: National Landing, Arlington, VA

Synetic seeks resumes from stage managers, wardrobe supervisors, designers, board operators, and other production technicians for immediate and future production work. Send resumes to mark@synetictheater.org.


TEACHING ARTISTS

Synetic Theater seeks outstanding part-time teaching artists to learn and carry out studio and school residency programs in Synetic’s unique style of movement, mime, acting, and dance for the 2023-2024 season. Teaching artists must be at least 21 years old and able to provide their own transportation by car throughout the region.  Stage movement or dance expertise required. Local applicants only. Send resumes to education@synetictheater.org.

AUDITIONS

See our Auditions page. Resumes will be accepted year-round at auditions@synetictheater.org, and show-specific auditions will be announced as needed.


TEEN COMPANY AUDITIONS

2023/2024 Teen Company program is underway! Email Vato@Synetictheater.org for more information.

Synetic is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for students regardless of family resources. Partial and Full Scholarships will be awarded for any student with financial need.

INTERNS

Synetic is not currently actively recruiting for any internships, though we are always open to general inquiries here.

USHER

Ushers volunteer at performances to assist patrons with seating, concessions and other duties as assigned by the House Manager.  Volunteer ushers are permitted a seat to see the performance provided that the show is not sold out.  If you are interested in ushering with Synetic Theater, please contact the Acting Audience Services Manager at ushers@synetictheater.org for training, availability and scheduling.


VOLUNTEER

Synetic Theater needs volunteers to help us with a wide variety of tasks around the administrative office and around town. Our team seeks help with:

  • Letters and mailings (about twice a month)
  • Data entry and filing (about twice a month)
  • Special event set-up and monitoring (a few times a year)
  • Distributing brochures, posters and postcards to local coffee shops and libraries
  • Working Synetic tables or booths at events ( a few times a year)

If you are interested in helping out, we’d love to have you on board! We offer complimentary tickets to our performances as our expression of gratitude for help. Please send an e-mail to Porter@synetictheater.org and let us know your tentative availability and any special skills or interests.

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