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
EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS
& GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR
26/27 SEASON

DAPHNE’S DIVE
by Quiara Allegría Hudes

A SHERLOCK CAROL
by Mark Shanahan

WALDEN
by Amy Berryman

MARY JANE
by Amy Herzog

NETTA & RU
by Lisa Langford

Professional Adult Ensemble for the
48th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival

Dobama Theatre is holding Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs)/non-AEA General auditions for the coming 2026-27 season. Actors who would like to be considered for the season may audition in person, digitally via YouTube video, or by direct submission. General 26/27 Season auditions are both for *local union actors and general season auditions for non-union actors. You will be auditioning for Nathan Motta, Artistic Director of Dobama Theatre and potentially other members of the Dobama Theatre team.
* AEA defines “local” as actors with housing available within a 50-mile radius of the theatre

WHEN:

Friday, March 20th; 10:30am-5:30pm
Saturday, March 21st; 10:30am-5:30pm
*Video submission deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

WHERE:

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

PARKING:

Parking is available in the lot adjoining the building and in the parking lot on the other side of Corydon Rd. from the facility. Free street parking is available on Corydon Rd. and Coleridge Rd.

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”. No musical selections this season, please.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A LIVE GENERAL SEASON AUDITION:

• Email auditions@dobama.org (please note any conflicts on March 20th or 21st)

• You will be assigned a 5-minute audition slot

• Please arrive at least 10 minutes early

• Please allow time in case auditions are running behind

• Bring a headshot and resume

Every actor must fill out an audition form. You can fill out an audition form in one of three ways:

• Directly/digitally via Google Forms (preferable)

• Download, print, and bring a completed audition form to the audition

• Fill out a hard copy of the audition form at the auditions

HOW TO SUBMIT VIDEO AUDITIONS:

Please email the Unlisted YouTube link in an email along with an attached:

• completed audition form (via Google Forms or attached .pdf)

• 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
*Video submission deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

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 Submit: Friday, March 20, 2026

Videos/ Records Dislaimers: Video audition submissions will be used for casting purposes only and will not be utilized or distributed for any other purpose. Video audition submissions will be viewed only by those who meet the casting personnel requirements of the employer’s agreement. Once submissions have been viewed and actors are selected for callbacks, video audition submissions will be destroyed.

CALLBACK AUDITIONS:

Callback Auditions for each production will occur on select dates between May 11 - June 10, 2026. These are by invitation only. Actors invited to callback auditions for each show will be contacted with additional information.

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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.