This page is regularly updated during the academic year (August–May) with opportunities that may be of interest to our students. If you would like to list an opportunity or resource, please email [email protected]
Please Note: Listings do not imply endorsement of any organization or individual by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies. Whenever possible, we will do basic vetting of opportunities and provide links to information about the sponsoring organizations.
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Auditions & Performance Opportunities
Auditions & Performance Opportunities
SAFEhouse Arts: Resident Artist Workshop (RAW)
Deadline: August 23, 2024
This San Francisco-based program offers two options: A lower-commitment RAW Showcase in which artists present their work with others, and a more in-depth RAW Lead Artist Program in which artists work with SAFEhouse Arts staff to curate their own show. Free rehearsal space is available through work exchange. RAW Application Form
SF Neo Futurists: Ensemble Auditions
September 14 in Berkeley | September 15 in San Francisco
The San Francisco Neo-Futurists are a collective of wildly prolific writer/director/performers who create theater that is a fusion of sport, poetry and living newspaper, conveying our experiences and ideas as directly and honestly as possible. Learn more and sign up at SFNeoFuturists.org
Queering Dance Festival: Call for Artists
Deadline: September 19, 2024
The Queering Dance Festival invites all 18+ LGBTQIA2S+ dance artists working in movement-based performance to apply to present work! One weekend of performances in late March or early April in the Bay Area. Apply for Long Works (20-30 min), $2,000 + 25 hrs of studio space or Short Works (8-12min), $1,000 + 15 hours of studio space. Audio Description and ASL services provided during the show. ADA accessible venue and studio space. QDF Submission Details
Dancers for Opening of Stanford Robotics Center
Deadline: Until Filled
The Stanford Robotics Center is opening on November 1 and featuring the world's first native dance studio inside a robotics lab. To celebrate the opening of the center, Stanford postdoc and robot choreographer, Catie Cuan, is choreographing a piece for two dancers. The dancers will perform this piece inside the robotics center's new dance studio while wearing motion capture suits. Catie is seeking strong dancers with pre-professional or professional experience in ballet, modern, and/or contemporary styles. Dancers will be paid an hourly rate for 4-6 rehearsal blocks between now and October 30. Dance performances on October 31, November 1, and November 2. Send your resume and any videos to [email protected]
Audition & Casting Resources:
Classes & Workshops
UC Berkeley: Stage Manager for Student-Directed Theater Workshop
Deadline: Until Filled
TDPS student Paul Baliaouri is seeking a Stage Manager for their Fall 2024 theater workshop, Cлова-паразиты (Parasite Words), which runs October 7–31. The workshop will be an experimental devised piece, so many changes and improvised moments will occur during rehearsing before the final performance. The Stage Manager is expected and encouraged to collaborate with the Director on creative decision-making. The selected student is eligible to enroll for 1–2 units of Theater 171. See more details about the workshop here
Crowded Fire Theater: Solo Performance Intensive
Deadline: September 16, 2024 | 11:59pm
This free Solo Performance Intensive provides a constructive path for actors and creators to generate an original monologue for performance. Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith will guide the process of creating an original monologue, provide tools and structures for generation, and constructive direction for development. Participants must be available to attend all sessions in-person at Potrero Stage in San Francisco (6–10pm on October 1, 8, 15). Learn more and apply at CrowdedFire.org
Ongoing Classes & Work Exchanges:
Discounted & Free Tickets
Cal Performances: $10 or Half-Price Student Tickets
Cal Performances (UC Berkeley) offers $10 student tickets to select performances. UC Berkeley students can also get 50% off tickets to any show. For details, visit CalPerformances.org
Shotgun Players: $10 Tickets for Ages 25 & Under
Shotgun Players (Berkeley) offers $10 MAD Tickets to anyone 25 and younger. Use discount code MADTIX to reserve tickets to any performance. ShotgunPlayers.org
The Marsh: $10 Student Tickets
Use promo code STUDENT for $10 student tickets to any show at The Marsh (Berkeley & San Francisco). TheMarsh.org
Berkeley Playhouse: $20 Student Rush Tickets
Berkeley Playhouse is thrilled to offer a special discounted ticket price for college students for our Main Stage productions. Rush tickets can be purchased for $20 at the door at a performance’s showtime. Tickets are based on availability. A valid student ID must be shown for entry. Visit BerkeleyPlayhouse.org for show schedules.
Internships, Fellowships & Residencies
USITT: Conference Assistant Mentorship Program
Deadline: Until Filled
The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) will host its Annual Conference & Stage Expo from March 5–8 in Columbus, Ohio. Conference Assistants work in all areas of the event, including venue set-up, stage expo floor, bookstore, registration, and more. Assistants can attend the conference for a reduced rate of $25 and will learn about the intricacies of producing large events from professionals in the live events field.
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center: Teaching Assistant Program
Deadline: Until Filled
SADC (based in Berkeley) offers teaching assistant positions that are well-suited for teens, college students, and young professionals. Focused skills include leadership, lesson planning, communication, conflict-resolution, child-development knowledge, and dance pedagogy. Assisting may be done for work exchange credit (to be used on adult classes and rental space) or college credit. SADC Application Form
USITT: Gateway Mentorship Program
Deadline: October 1, 2024
The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) connects performing arts design and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students. The Gateway Program is a customizable mentorship program that fosters opportunities for those who identify with an underrepresented population. It allows an individual to work with a mentor to tailor their learning goals and career development while attending the upcoming conference with the financial support of USITT. USITT.org/Gateway
Hip Hop Artist Residency & Training (HART) Program
Deadline: October 3, 2024
Based in San Francisco, this four-month residency provides training and performance opportunities to eight Black transitional youth (ages 18–26) with aspirations to build a career in Hip Hop and the performing arts. Participants will receive a stipend of $2,000, access to a dance and music recording studio, mentorship and workshops, and social media skill building. PushDance.org/HART
UC Berkeley Internship Resources:
Recurring Internship/Fellowship Opportunities:
Jobs & Gigs
New Conservatory Theatre Center: Teaching Artists for After-School Drama Workshops and In-School Residencies
Deadline: Rolling
NCTC Education provides weekly after-school workshops and in-school residencies for K-8 students in partnership with San Francisco schools. Our highly-trained Teaching Artists use targeted lesson plans to help students develop skills such as pantomime, spontaneity, character development, and ensemble-building. BIPOC and multilingual speakers (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, and French) are highly encouraged to apply. NCTC Teaching Artists – Job Description & Application Link
Aurora Theatre: 2024/25 Season Jobs
Deadline: Rolling
Aurora Theatre Company (Berkeley) is now hiring for several production positions, including Scenic Painter/Charge Artist, Carpenter, Electricians, Costume Crew, and more. Pay is $20–28, depending on the position. AuroraTheatre.org
Ongoing Job Opportunities & Resources:
Publications & Writing
Yale Drama Series: 2025 Playwriting Competition
Deadline: September 8, 2024
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2025 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of their manuscript by Yale University Press, and a celebratory event. YaleBooks.Yale.edu
Recurring Writing Opportunities:
- Berkeley Undergraduate Journal of Classics
- Gia Magazine centers the voices of queer and trans students of color.
- Peregrine Undergraduate Literary Journal
- Theatrius.com — Founded by UC Berkeley alum Barry Horwitz, Theatrius covers plays and musicals all over the Bay Area and is always looking for volunteer correspondents to cover small, unique theaters.
Scholarships, Prizes, Funding
Fashion Scholarship Fund
Deadline: October 16, 2024
The Fashion Scholarship Fund awards over $1 million in scholarships annually, accompanied by career-boosting events like talent acquisition, internships, mentorships, and exclusive networking opportunities. Topics for scholarships change yearly, featuring in-depth student challenges addressing real industry issues. Awards range from $7,500 to $25,000. Visit FashionScholarshipFund.org for details
UC Berkeley Scholarship & Prize Resources:
Volunteering (Arts-Related)
UC Berkeley:
- CREATE (Creative Residencies for Emerging Artists Teaching Empowerment) invites Berkeley undergraduates to teach classes in visual arts, theater, dance, and/or creative writing to meet the enrichment needs of local schools and community organizations.
- Dance the Bay strives to make dance accessible for all audiences by providing dance classes for preschool and after school programs, in addition to hospitals and senior homes.
- Splash at Berkeley brings local high school students to the University of California, Berkeley for a day of unlimited student-led learning. Participating students take courses in both conventional and unconventional subjects taught by Berkeley students.
East Bay:
- Berkeley Repertory Theater
- Cal Shakes
- Dance for All Bodies
- Luna Dance Institute
- The Marsh (Theater)
- Shotgun Players (Theater)