Category Archives: Casting Call

COMPANY MANAGER

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
See Me, Hear Me: Cyberbullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health,  all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin. 

See Me, Hear Me: Cyberbullying  is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools and middle schools.  This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by Wednesday, June 10th, 2026  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.

This contract lasts up to 3 weeks.  

Rehearsals begin:July 20th, 2026; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: July 27th, 2026
Current Ending Contract Date: August 9th, 2026

Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Note: Additional tours of this show will take place in Fall 2026 (late Sept through mid Nov) and Winter-Spring 2027 (early Jan through mid March). While availability for Fall and Winter tours is not required, artists who are available for summer AND these additional touring windows will receive priority consideration. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org  with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager – (Last Name)”. In your e-mail, please include which legs of the tour you are available for (Summer 2026/ Fall 2026/ Winter-Spring 2027)

EXPECTATIONS
The Company Manager is the leader on the road. The Company Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality company management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the artists, aligns and secures external scheduling, heightens audience engagement with the piece acting as the emcee, and leads by example. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a given. Having a smart phone and consistent internet connection for their personal laptop is a given.

Additional expectations: The Company Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the primary contact at each school location and Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services for tour purposes. During the performance they will run front of house and give a pre-show speech. Company Manager will consolidate reports for ALT reporting, and help the process and production in other ways, as needed; this may include going on with a script in hand if an actor is sick. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that the Company Manager will facilitate.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
Compensation is $1,000/week for the duration of the contract (dates specified above). This contract lasts up to 3 weeks. 

Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered and accommodations provided. Company Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. The Company Manager should presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others. 

A successful background check will be required for this position.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. 

Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.

SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by Wednesday, June 10th, 2026  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.

This contract lasts up to 3 weeks.  

Rehearsals begin:July 20th, 2026; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: July 27th, 2026
Current Ending Contract Date: August 9th, 2026

Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Note: Additional tours of this show will take place in Fall 2026 (late Sept through mid Nov) and Winter-Spring 2027 (early Jan through mid March). While availability for Fall and Winter tours is not required, artists who are available for summer AND these additional touring windows will receive priority consideration. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org  with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager – (Last Name)”. In your e-mail, please include which legs of the tour you are available for (Summer 2026/ Fall 2026/ Winter-Spring 2027)

STAGE MANAGER

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
See Me, Hear Me: Cyberbullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Behavioral Health, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin. 

See Me, Hear Me: Cyberbullying is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools.  This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by Wednesday, June 10th, 2026  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.

This contract lasts up to 3 weeks.  

Rehearsals begin: July 20th, 2026; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: July 27th, 2026
Current Ending Contract Date: August 9th, 2026

Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Note: Additional tours of this show will take place in Fall 2026 (late Sept through mid Nov) and Winter-Spring 2027 (early Jan through mid March). While availability for Fall and Winter tours is not required, artists who are available for summer AND these additional touring windows will receive priority consideration. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org  with the subject line of “SMHM Stage Manager – (Last Name)”. In your e-mail, please include which legs of the tour you are available for (Summer 2026/ Fall 2026/ Winter-Spring 2027)

EXPECTATIONS
The Stage Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality stage management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic scheduling, heightens audience engagement with the piece, and leads by example. Attendance at production meetings and keen understanding of direction and staging is a given. 

Additional expectations: The Stage Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the captain overseeing install and strike at each school location. During performance they will run the lights and sound. Stage Manager is also responsible for appropriate laundering of costumes and ensuring continued readiness of other production elements. While not the technical director, they will be the technical expert on the road. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that Stage Manager will participate in.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
Compensation is $800/week for the duration of the contract (dates specified above). This contract lasts up to 3 weeks. 

Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered and accommodations provided. Stage Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. Stage Manager should presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others. 

A successful background check will be required for this position.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. 

Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.

SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by Wednesday, June 10th, 2026  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.

This contract lasts up to 3 weeks.  

Rehearsals begin:July 20th, 2026; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: July 27th, 2026
Current Ending Contract Date: August 9th, 2026

Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Note: Additional tours of this show will take place in Fall 2026 (late Sept through mid Nov) and Winter-Spring 2027 (early Jan through mid March). While availability for Fall and Winter tours is not required, artists who are available for summer AND these additional touring windows will receive priority consideration. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Stage Manager – (Last Name)”. In your e-mail, please include which legs of the tour you are available for (Summer 2026/ Fall 2026/ Winter-Spring 2027)