Working at Dobama

The Clean House Standards

Dobama Theatre is a CLEAN HOUSE THEATRE. This means we are committed to being a space free of harassment based on sex, gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, nationality, political belief, or ability. We are committed to being a safe environment that fully allows us to challenge ourselves, our audiences, and our communities; that supports creative risks of mind and body; and that establishes the freedom to create theatre that represents the full range of human experience.

The CLEAN HOUSE STANDARDS are one important tool that guides Dobama Theatre’s work in caring for the whole person and fully supporting Dobama artists, staff, technicians, volunteers, and supporters.

Want to help us spread some magic?

Dobama depends on our volunteers at each performance to set the stage for patrons to have a great experience from the moment they enter our lobby until curtain call.

We are looking for individuals to maintain a positive attitude with patrons, fellow volunteers, and staff. Volunteers should exhibit professional work habits including arriving on time for shifts, adhering to Dobama policies and following supervisor instructions .

Most volunteers primarily serve as ushers for performances, however, there are other ways they provide behind-the-scenes support in our education programs, marketing, development and occasional volunteer support for our fundraisers or special events. If you have skills that you would like to contribute, we’d love to hear about them.

Please fill out the volunteer interest form.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to:

Elise Kuklinca
Connectivity Director
elisek@ dobama.org
216-932-3396

DOBAMA THEATRE Announces Auditions for
2024/25 Season:

POTUS
by Selina Fillinger

PETER/WENDY
by Jeremy Bloom

THE HOT WING KING
by Katori Hall

THE WOLVES
by Sarah DeLappe

RUST:
A memoir of steel and grit
by George Brant
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DOBAMA THEATRE & KARAMU HOUSE ANNOUNCE EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS AND JOINT GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2024-25 SEASON
Dobama Theatre is holding Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs)/ non-AEA General auditions for the coming 2024-25 season. These auditions will be joint auditions with partner theatre Karamu House and are both for local Equity actors (AEA defines local as actors with housing available within a 50-mile radius of the theatre) and general season auditions for non-union actors.
 

WHEN:

In person
Saturday, April 27th 11am-6pm

Monday, April 29th 3pm-10pm

*Video submission deadline: Monday, April 29, 2024

 
WHERE:

Dobama Theatre (2nd floor Arts Space)
2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

WHAT TO PREPARE:

 
Please prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues of no more than 60 seconds each or two minutes total. Please slate at the beginning of the audition (state your name and what you’re performing).  For video submissions we ask that the camera show as much of the actor’s body as possible in order to replicate a live theatre audition; and also state your height when you slate if you’re willing and comfortable doing so. Audition videos should be uploaded to YouTube and set to “Unlisted”.

***CLICK THE BLUE BUTTON BELOW FOR FULL AUDITION NOTICE
WITH CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS***

HOW TO SCHEDULE A LIVE GENERAL SEASON AUDITION:

•    Email auditions@dobama.org (please note any conflicts on April 29th)
•    You will be assigned a 5 minute audition slot
•    Please arrive 10 minutes early and allow time in case auditions are running behind
•    Bring a headshot and resume
•    You may download, print, and bring a completed audition form or fill one out at the auditions
 

HOW TO SUBMIT VIDEO AUDITIONS: 

Please email the Unlisted YouTube link in an email along with an attached:
•    completed audition form
•    resume
•    headshot
 
Email link and attachments to: auditions@dobama.org
Audition forms and instructions for uploading an Unlisted YouTube link can be found at: https://www.dobama.org/working-at-dobama#audition
*Submission deadline: Monday, April 29, 2024
 

SUBMIT FOR DIRECT CONSIDERATION:

Actors who have auditioned for Dobama numerous times in recent years and/ or have been recently cast in a Dobama production may submit for direct consideration for callbacks without a video audition. These actors should send a completed audition form, resume, and headshot to auditions@dobama.org

DEADLINE TO DIRECT SUBMIT: Monday, April 29, 2024

DOBAMA THEATRE SEEKS AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

POSITION TITLE: Audience Engagement Manager

COMPENSATION: Hourly - $25/hr.

THE POSITION:

Dobama Theatre is looking to hire a dynamic, outgoing individual to greet patrons and engage with audiences during performances for the upcoming production of SIGNIFICANT OTHER. This show runs April 25 - May 19, 2024. This role has the potential to grow into a year-long, part-time, permanent team member position for the 2024/25 Season which begins in October 2024.

The Audience Engagement Manager will arrive 45 minutes prior to the posted curtain time of each performance and greet patrons as they enter the building. They will also interact with patrons at intermission (when applicable) and as they leave the theatre after each performance. They will run engagement events at select performances such as receptions before or after the show, introducing speakers for onstage post-show conversations, and/or greeting representatives from partner organizations when they arrive for programming associated with a production.  
The successful candidate will be someone who is engaging, outwardly friendly, self-motivated, and finds energy in social interactions. The Audience Engagement Manager is a role requiring attendance at most performances and community events making audiences feel welcome, communicating with community members about Dobama programming, and directing patrons as needed.  

The Audience Engagement Manager can dress casually and to their personal style at performances. They will also be provided with Dobama identification (i.e. lanyard/ badge, nametag) and Dobama swag (i.e. hoodie, t-shirt, etc.) to be used as needed to present as a member of the team.

DOBAMA THEATRE MISSION:

Dobama Theatre is dedicated to premiering important new plays by established and emerging playwrights in professional productions of the highest quality. Through theatrical production, community engagement, and education programming, Dobama nurtures the development of theatre artists and builds new audiences for the arts while provoking an examination of our contemporary world.