BTE seeking new Resident Artist: Actor/Director

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE)
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Full-Time, Salaried Exempt Resident Artist Position

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE), a 48‑year‑old professional rural ensemble theatre committed to artistic excellence, arts education, collaborative artistic direction, and community engagement, seeks a new Resident Artist. This artist will serve as an Actor-Director, Teaching Artist, and administrative liaison. This is a full-time Resident Artist position with a Candidacy period prior to full Ensemble membership. Priority will be given to male-presenting applicants. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

Acting/Directing

• Act in or direct BTE Mainstage productions and/or TIC tour

  • Roles available dependent upon experience and audition: 

    • Assistant Director or Director of Cry it Out

    • Old Man or Narrator in A Christmas Story

    • Either Cortisol in Neuroinfluencers Theatre in the Classroom Tour or Hal in Proof

    • Any adult male roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

• Select Directors for each production

• Participate in marketing and promotions for productions 

• Support other aspects of production when not being utilized in casting or directing workflow, including, but not limited to, Design, Choreography, Stage Combat, and Intimacy Coordination

• Serve as a mentor, Cast Buddy, and other leadership roles when needed with community kid actors in Mainstage and Summer productions

• Encouraged to participate in special projects such as BTE’s podcast, devising new work, and researching/writing TIC

Service

• Serve as a liaison to administrative areas of the organization, which may include the Managing Director, Communications, Development, or other departments as organizational needs dictate

• Support administrative workflow by assisting with tasks such as project follow‑through, documentation, scheduling, and cross‑departmental coordination

• Represent the Resident Artists in conversations that bridge artistic and administrative priorities, ensuring clarity, transparency, and timely information‑sharing

• Contribute to committee work, planning processes, and organizational initiatives that require artistic insight paired with administrative collaboration

• Provide flexible support during periods of increased activity, helping maintain smooth operations across departments

Resident Artist Responsibilities

• Participate in all Resident Artist meetings and required Ensemble meetings, including Season Selection, Strategic Action, Envisioning, DEI, Tactical, and others as assigned

• Serve as a rotating RA representative at Board Meetings

• Contribute to Educational programming and serve as Teaching Artist both in the classroom and in productions with community youth

• Contribute to organizational planning, community engagement, and long-term artistic vision

• Support the Artistic Lead in maintaining communication, workflow, and artistic cohesion across the season

• Represent BTE at all major BTE events and other community engagement opportunities 

• Provide guidance on images and branding for upcoming season productions

• Assist with grant proposals and reports to provide updated artistic and programmatic information

• Uphold BTE’s values of collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Acting experience required; BA/BFA in Theatre and/or professional acting experience preferred

• Directing experience preferred or a demonstrated interest in developing directing skills

• Diverse theatremaking and administrative skill set required or a strong desire to expand capabilities across multiple areas of theatremaking

• Experience teaching preferred 

• Experience working with children and youth in artistic settings preferred

• Completed criminal background check 

• Ability to work on-site at BTE during classes, workshops, rehearsal, runs of the show and in-person meetings

• Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more)

• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work and a valid driver’s license 

• Up-to-date vaccinations according to the State of PA

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community‑centered artistic practice

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• Start date: July 27, 2026

• Full-time, salaried exempt, $33,300 annually

• 5-day, 40-hour work week, with flexibility during tech and openings

• Benefits include paid time off, eye insurance, and access to professional development

• A nine‑month Candidacy period is required before attaining full Resident Artist Membership, with the option for an earlier adoption vote

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Send cover letter, resume and CV (if applicable), artistic statement, and audition video showcasing your skills, talents, and who you are as an artist to casting@bte.org

• Deadline to apply:  May 17, 2026

• Initial interviews may be held over Zoom

• 2nd round in-person audition and site visit are required before hiring