Employment
Virginia Stage strives for an inclusive work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to apply.
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Virginia Stage Company strives to be a leader in theatre education programming for children and adults in Hampton Roads, and the Director of Education will lead educational programming for all ages. Education programming at VSC is focused on five primary programs: VSC on Tour, Student Matinees, Summer Camps, master classes in schools, and (new in 2025) Professional Development for Educators. Maintaining positive relationships with a variety of partners is central to this position including community partners and venues, school districts, and funders of education programs.
Sound Supervisor
The Sound Supervisor is primarily responsible for executing the installation, operation, and strike of sound and projection equipment for all VSC productions and special events. The Sound Supervisor is also the primary console operator for all performances.
Lighting Supervisor
The Lighting Supervisor is primarily responsible for the execution of budgeting, engineering, and implementation of lighting designs for each of Virginia Stage Company’s productions and special events. Maintenance, repair, and organization of the lighting equipment for both VSC productions and venue rentals are another key responsibility.
House Manager
The House Manager (HM) will work with the Director of Hospitality and the rest of the Hospitality team to make VSC a safe and welcoming environment for audiences. House Manager will manage 5-8 performances each week. Between productions or when not needed to house manage, House Manager will work in the box office.
CARPENTER
The carpenter is primarily responsible for assisting the scenic department in the construction, install, and strike of all Virginia Stage Company productions and special events. Some night and weekend hours may be necessary.
Electrician
The Electrician is primarily responsible for assisting the Lighting Supervisor in the hang, focus, and strike of Virginia Stage Company’s seasonal productions and special events. The Electrician is the primary lighting console programmer and operator for each mainstage production. Night and weekend availability is essential.
Volunteering
Virginia Stage Associates
Volunteers are vital to Virginia Stage Company, and as a member of Virginia Stage Associates, you become an important part of an organization dedicated to giving the gift of live, professional theater to Hampton Roads. For a small annual membership fee (discounts available for students, groups, families, and the military), the Virginia Stage Associates provide volunteer support to Virginia Stage Company in many ways, while receiving benefits in exchange for their help.
Ushers
We are currently in need of volunteer ushers for all of our productions! Ushering with Virginia Stage Company allows you to gain volunteer experience with Hampton Roads' leading professional theatre and the ability to see the historic Wells Theatre (during productions taking place there). And the best part is: you get to see the show for free!
Advertising
Please contact our Managing Director, Jeff Ryder, for information on how you can advertise with Virginia Stage Company.