Jobs — Fort Salem Theater

Fort Salem Theater is seeking a cleaner to work approximately 5 hours per week at a rate of $20/hour. Fort Salem Theater will provide all necessary cleaning supplies. Reliable transportation is required. This position does not require an English-speaking candidate, but the ability to communicate through a translation app (like Google Translate) is preferred. To apply, email Kyle@FortSalem.com.

Dance, Acting, Fitness Instructors

Fort Salem Studio is accepting resumes from experienced arts and exercise-related teachers. Please submit your resume, along with your weekly teaching availability and the classes you are interested in teaching. Classes typically pay $50/hour and require a minimum of 6 enrolled students. Note: classes can not be held after 7PM on weekdays, due to rehearsal schedule in Fort Salem Studio. Weekdays before 7PM and weekend classes are preferred.

Interested? Contact Kyle@FortSalem.com.

2025 Creative/Production Team Opportunities (Part time/Stipend)

Fort Salem Theater invites freelance artists of all experience levels to apply for our 2025 season. Typical show schedules begin 5-7 weeks in advance of each production’s opening night, plus any necessary meetings and pre-production work.

As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Fort Salem Theater hires creatives on a per-show bases with a modest stipend available for each position. Directors and designers are welcome to fulfill more than one position to maximize stipend opportunities when appropriate (examples: Director/Choreographer, Music Director/Rehearsal Accompanist/Pit Musician, Lighting Designer/Lighting Op, etc.)

Please note: the following positions are still accepting applications:
TICK, TICK…BOOM: Music Director, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Props Designer
NEWSIES JR: Props Designer
ROCKY HORROR: TBD
ROMEO & JULIET: Director (TBD), Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer, Props Designer
SNOW BUSINESS: Lighting Designer

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Subject *

Please indicate the show title(s) you are interested in. Performance dates are listed, but rehearsals generally begin 4-7 weeks in advance, depending on the production needs. *

Tick, Tick...Boom! (August 8-16. 2025)

Disney's Newsies Jr. (July 31-August 1, 2025)

The Rocky Horror Show (October 24-November 1, 2025)

Romeo & Juliet (November 20-23, 2025)

Snow Business (December 12-14, 2025)

OTHER

Please indicate the position(s) you are interested in. *Positions provide a modest stipend. *

Director*

Music Director*

Choreographer*

Stage Manager*

Lighting Designer*

Lighting Operator* (no experience necessary)

Sound Designer*

Sound Operator*

Scenic Builder

Scenic Painter

Props Designer*

Costume Designer*

Costume Assistant/Sewing Assistant

Assistant Director

Assistant Choreographer

Assistant Producer

Musician*

Do you require housing or transportation during the production process? All positions require in-person attendance. *

OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Feel free to include conflict dates, websites, video links, recent production bios and/or any other relevant information.

Thank you!

Front of House Volunteer (Ushers, Concessions, Greeter)
Fort Salem Theater invites new and experienced volunteers to welcome patrons to each production. Volunteers are asked to check in at the FST lobby 1 hour before the performance. All volunteers are welcome to attend that evening’s performance for free.

To volunteer, please contact Patron Service Manager Gail Peck at Office@FortSalem.com.

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Fort Salem Theater productions are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.