Opportunities

Synetic Theater is an excellent place to work, volunteer or intern alongside creative professionals. Please find our opportunities below:

EMPLOYMENT

We’re not currently hiring for any positions, but feel free to email jobs@synetictheater.org with your resume for our files.

AUDITIONS

Synetic Theater held open training auditions in order to expand its pool of actors for casting in June 2019. Resumes will be accepted year-round auditions@synetictheater.org, and show-specific auditions will be announced as needed. Our Summer 2020 auditions will be announced shortly!

TEEN COMPANY AUDITIONS

Synetic Theater is currently auditioning for its 20/21 Teen Company! Email Education and Outreach Manager Chris Rushing at chris@synetictheater.org for more information about this program.

​Synetic Theater is 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.

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 House Manager at ushers@synetictheater.org for training, availability and scheduling.

INTERN – Synetic is currently accepting applications for the following internships:

High School and College Teaching Artist Internship 

Synetic Theater’s 2021 Teaching Artist Internship program is designed to inspire and create the next generation of theater teaching artists. Through this program, participants will work alongside professional teaching artists to learn what it takes to be a team member in a fast moving and creative educational environment. Along the way, interns will participate in workshops led by Synetic Company Members and others in the industry to learn more about the business, and hone their skills in presenting themselves as a well-rounded artist.

Click here to view the full job listing. 

Email Education Associate, Ashton Schaffer (ashton@synetictheater.org) for questions. Apply now!

Hours and Compensation:

-Minimum 32 hours per week in Crystal City, VA
-Stipend Pay

MARKETING INTERNS
The Marketing Interns will assist the Marketing Manager with tasks such as: press list management and distribution of media materials, creation of marketing and communications collateral for print and web, assistant in the planning and execution of special events, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Team player, ability to exceed expectations, and a willingness to do so
-An interest in the arts and theater
-Self-starter, ability to work independently
-Working knowledge of the social media accounts utilized by Synetic Theater
-Creative Suite skills preferred

Hours and Compensation:

-Minimum 16 hours per week in Crystal City, VA
-Small stipend to cover transportation cost

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to jobs@synetictheater.org, with “Marketing Intern – Your Name” in the subject line. Please include areas you are interested in increasing your skill set or learning about in your cover letter.

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 synetic@synetictheater.org and let us know your tentative availability and any special skills or interests.