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JOBS & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: May 23 - August 6, 2026
All job & student applications will be reviewed by the production team and reach out to applicants beginning the week of February 16, 2026. Cabrillo Stage does not currently provide housing or travel for out-of-town talent. Positions no longer available for the 2026 Summer Season will be noted with "FILLED for 2026" in each position description below.
TEMP HOURLY & INDEPENDENT CONTRACT POSITIONS
Accompany Auditions (site reading skills crucial) and or rehearsals
Audition dates: March 7 & 8 from 10am - 6pm, March 14 & 15 from 10am-6pm.
Rehearsals dates: May 23 through July 3, 2026. (specific times outlined on production Calendar)
Positions: 1-2
Salary: Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
Contact past advertisers and solicit new business to place advertisements in our season playbill. Communicate and coordinate with Managing Director on all sales, create invoices for payment. Communicate and coordinate delivery of artwork created by the advertisers to the Managing Director.
Dates: March - July 30, 2026 (Remote work, no fixed schedule)
Positions: 1
Salary: Based on commission of sales
Type: Independent Contractor
For the Summer Season. Specific times vary depending on production schedule. ETC programming, hanging and focusing experience required. Work with Master Electrician to coordinate and supervise electrics department on all aspect of the hang and focus.
Dates: June 15 - August 6, 2026. Dates: . Strike: August 2 from 5pm-9pm & August 3,4 & 5 from 8am-5pm. (Specific Dates On Production Calendar)
Positions: 1
Salary: $20.00 hr.
Type: Short Term Hourly Employee
For Summer Season. Work with the Concessions Manager to set up Concession stand for each performance. Provide customer service to theater patrons pre-show and during intermission.
Dates: July 9 - August 2, 2026
Positions: 1
Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 / Hr
Type: Temp Hourly Employee
For Summer Season. Theatrical carpentry, welding & rigging experience required.
Dates: May 26 - June 25, 2026 Monday through Thursdays 8am-5pm. Strike August 2 (5pm-11pm) & August 3, 4, 5 & 6 from 8am-5pm.
Positions: 3
Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 hr.
Type: Short Term Hourly Employee
We are always looking for Choreographers for our upcoming Summer Musical Festivals. Please contact us with your resume and any show interests you have.
Dates: On going applications for future projects
Positions: FILLED for 2026
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independant Contractor / SDC Union
We are always looking for Directors for our upcoming Summer Musical Festivals. Please contact us with your resume and any show interests you have.
Dates: On going applications for future projects
Positions: FILLED for 2026
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor / SDC Union
Time varies depending on production schedule. Experience in hanging and focusing theatrical lights required. ETC Experience a plus.
Dates: June 15 - August 6, 2026. Dates: . Strike: August 2 from 5pm-9pm & August 3,4 & 5 from 8am-5pm. (Specific Dates On Production Calendar)
Positions: 3
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 hr.
Type: Short Term Hourly Employee
Work with Director, Scenic Designer to develop the artistic vision of the show. Provide a detailed lighting plot, work with Master Electrician and team to execute the hang & focus.
Dates: See Calendar for specific Lighting Focus & Tech dates. (June-July)
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
Design the primary marketing logo & poster for the production
Dates: On going applications for future projects (February)
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
For Summer Season. Specific times vary depending on production schedule. ETC programming, hanging and focusing experience required. Experience in managing an electrics crew and budget. Review Lighting Designs, oversee electricians, source all lighting rentals required based on design within budget. Supervise overall lighting load in, focus, strike & house restoration.
Dates: May 15 - August 6, 2026 (Specific Dates On Production Calendar)
Positions: FILLED for 2026
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
We are always looking for Musical Directors for our upcoming Summer Musical Festivals. Please contact us with your resume and any show interests you have.
Dates: On going applications for future projects
Positions: FILLED for 2026
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
We are always looking for Musicians for our upcoming Summer Musical Festivals. Please contact us with your resume.
Dates: Rehearsals 7pm-11pm on June 15, 22 & 30. July 5, 7 & 8. Performances July 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 & August 1 & 2.
Positions: 11 Summer 2026
Salary: $90 per service
Type: Independent Contractor
INSTRUMENTS NEEDED FOR 2026 SUMMER SEASON
Bass: (doubling) Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass
Drums: Drum Kit, Mark Tree, Shaker, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, TD-20, Triangle
Guitar: (doubling) Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Nylon String Guitar, Steel String Acoustic
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Percussion: Bell Tree, Bigger Shaker, Bongos, Chimes, Claps, Congas, Cowbell (Foot), Crotale, Clockenspiel, High Cowbell, Kat, Low Cowbell, Mark Tree, Shaker, Small Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani, Triangle, Woodblock (Foot), Xylophone
Reed 1: (doubling) Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Reed 2: (doubling) Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet 1: (doubling) Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Trumpet 2: (doubling) Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Photography pre-production and marketing shots and or production shots.
Dates: Mid July 7, 2026. Exact date can be coordinated.
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
For Summer Season. build and acquire all properties for each show. Work with Set Designer, for final approval of all hand props, furniture and set dressing. Work with Set Designer to determine the style of the show, and with Stage Managers to determine the physical requirements.
Dates: May 15 - August 6, 2026
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
Coordinate marketing outreach with newspapers, radio, tv an digital outlets to secure season season sponsorship, ad rates, ensure editorial press, coordinate reviews with local papers. Work with the Artistic Director to create Press Releases and oversee Dog & Pony shows with local group organizations. Advise the AD on best promotional opportunities.
Dates: March 1 - August 2, 2026 (work remotely)
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
For Summer Season. Theatrical scenic painting experience preferred. Monday through Thursdays 8am-5pm.
Dates: June 8 - July 2, 2026
Positions: 3
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 hr.
Type: Temp Hourly Employee
For Summer Season. Specific times vary depending on production schedule. Experience in live theatrical sound design, hands on experience with wireless microphones, large sound boards and related components required. Playback Design experience and access to software is required. Work with Directors, Musical Directors, Stage Managers and Production Managers to create and implement design on time and budget.
Dates: On going applications for future projects
Positions: 1
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
Work with the Artistic Directing team, production management to coordinate all aspects of the auditions for the Summer Season, rehearsal schedules and communication with cast and crew. Supervise & Instruct Assistant Stage Managers. Coordinate all aspects of the rehearsal process. Call and supervise the technical rehearsals and all performances.
Dates: On going applications for future projects (February - August)
Positions: FILLED for 2026
Salary: Stipend Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor
For Summer Season. Theatrical stitching and cutting experience preferred. Mondays through Thursdays 8am-5pm.
Dates: June 2 - July 9, 2026
Positions: 2
Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 hr.
Type: Temp Hourly Employee
EDUCATIONAL POSITIONS
Offered via Cabrillo College Theater Arts Class (TA 27)
Student registration required (2-3 units per course). Scholarships available for all listed below
Time varies depending on production schedule. Experience in hanging and focusing theatrical lights required. ETC Experience a plus.
Dates: June 15 - August 6, 2026. Dates: . Strike: August 2 from 5pm-9pm & August 3,4 & 5 from 8am-5pm. (Specific Dates On Production Calendar)
Positions: 1-2
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Specific times vary depending on production schedule. ETC programming, hanging and focusing experience required. Operation of Lighting Board during all technical rehearsals, performances and installation and strike of lighting equipment.
Dates: June 15 - August 6, 2025. Dates: Strike: August 2 from 5pm-9pm & August 3, 4 & 5 from 8am-5pm. (Specific Dates On Production Calendar) Available for all technical rehearsals & performances, refer to show calendar)
Positions: 1
Student Scholarship: $750 - $1000
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Must be available for the technical rehearsals & run of the show. Mostly evening & weekend work. Operation of Follow Spot Lighting during all technical rehearsals, performances and installation and strike of lighting equipment.
Dates: June 30 - August 5, 2026. Dates: Strike: August 2 from 5pm-9pm & August 3, 4 & 5 from 8am-5pm. (Specific Dates On Production Calendar) Available for all technical rehearsals & performances, refer to show calendar)
Positions: 2
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-5
Work with professional theatrical Props Designer & Painters. Full or part time: Times and dates flexible.
Dates: June 1 - August 6, 2026. refer to calendar for specific dates
Positions: 1
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Must be available for all of the rehearsals, technical rehearsals & run of the shows. Mostly evening & weekend work. Experience preferred but it is not required, we will train. Work directly with Stage Manager, Directors & Actors on the build of each show.
Dates: May 23 - August 2, 2026. Monday - Thursday 6:30pm-11pm, Saturdays 10am - 5pm. (Auditions Support February March 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15)
Positions: 2
Student Scholarship: $750-$1,000
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Must be available for the technical rehearsals & run of the shows. Mostly evening & weekend work. Theater experience preferred but it is not required, we will train.
Dates: June 30 - August 2, 2025. (see show calendar for specific times)
Positions: 4
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Work backstage with actors and stage hands in order to assist actors with quick changes and manage costumes during the run of the show. Experience preferred but it is not required, we will train.
Dates: June 30 - August 2, 2026. (see show calendar for specific times)
Positions: 2
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Work with the Costume Shop Supervisor, Stage Manager and cast to ensure costumes are cleaned after performances, costume repairs are attended to and communicated to the shop. This is a fairly solo position.
Dates: July 9 - August 14, 2025.
Positions: 1
Student Scholarship: $1000
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Specific times vary depending on production schedule. Experience in live theatrical sound engineering and hands on experience with wireless microphones, large sound boards and related components required. Work with Sound Designer, Directors to execute and maintain sound during all technical rehearsals and performances.
Dates: June 30 - August 4, 2026. (see show calendar for specific times)
Positions: 1
Student Scholarship: $1,000-$1,500 (depending on experience)
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-5
Work with professional Theatrical Designers & Painters. Full or part time: Times and dates flexible.
Dates: June 1 - August 6, 2026, exact schedule based on Intern position.
Positions: 2-3
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3
Create text and photo content through out the summer for all social media platforms currently being used by Cabrillo Stage, including Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Take photos of rehearsals, orchestra, directing team & special events. Work with Managing Director to establish tone and narrative.
Dates: May 23 - August 2, 2026
Positions: 1
Student Scholarship: $500
Type: Student (Theater Arts 27)
Units: 2-3