Opportunities with Barter Theatre

Organizational Overview

Barter Theatre is a repertory company of resident artists dedicated to serving others by creating world-class theater in the heart of Appalachia with an operating budget of $6M. Barter’s vision is to maintain a sustainable model of producing world-class theater that entertains, engages, and connects artists and audience, while reflecting the inherently Appalachian values of hard work, generosity, service, and story. Barter produces musicals, classic plays, and new work March-December including the nationally renowned initiatives Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights and Black Stories Black Voices. 

PRODUCTION

SUMMER DRESSER(S)

Barter Theatre is seeking a Dresser to be a part of the Gilliam Stage summer rep wardrobe team. The dresser works with the Wardrobe Supervisor and other dressers to assist the actors with dressing and quick changes, to clean and maintain all costumes, costume pieces, wigs/facial hair and to safeguard the integrity of the costume design throughout the run of each production. Contract dates are May 12 – August 17, 2025.

STAGEHAND

Barter Theatre seeks a Stagehand to be a part of our 2025 season. The Stagehand’s primary responsibilities are maintaining the integrity of the scenery once in performances and changing over the scenery (“repping”) between shows. This employee is responsible for working with the Stage Carpenter to conduct this process in an efficient and safe manner. If needed, this employee works in conjunction with stage management to help run the show. When no shows are in performance and/or the above responsibilities are not required of the Stagehand, the employee will work in the scene shop.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Equal employment opportunity and an inclusive and representative staff are fundamental at Barter Theater. Our employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, political position, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.