About Till We Have Faces: Taproot Theatre Company is entering our 50th Anniversary season, starting with a world premiere adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ Till We Have Faces adapted by Producing Artistic Director, Karen Lund. Taproot Theatre’s plays intend to ignite learning and continue our mission towards producing theatre of hope.
If you are interested and/or have questions about the position, please send your resume to ClaraK@TaprootTheatre.org.
Position Overview: The Dresser sets up for rehearsals involving costumes and performances, also acting in part as wardrobe crew (unsheathing drycleaning, hanging up clothing, prepping wigs as needed). The Dresser participates in the production by dressing actors and collaborating with the crew to ensure actors feel safe and prepared backstage before they enter the stage. The Dresser arrives on time, is proactive, follows their dresser paperwork closely, and informs Stage Management and the Costume Shop of any necessary repairs and issues in a timely fashion.
Taproot Theatre, dba Taproot Theatre Company (Taproot), prohibits and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in employment of qualified employees and applicants. Taproot prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a religious organization, Taproot gives lawful preference in employment to certain employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion.
Equity & Inclusion: Taproot Theatre is working to become an anti-racist organization which prioritizes accessibility, transparent communication, and humanity to foster a space of belonging for all. As part of this work, employees will participate in regular trainings and discussions and be asked to support anti-racism and accessibility initiatives and policy changes, as part of their scope of work. To that end, Taproot Theatre seeks employees who demonstrate initiative to expand their own learning and competency within these areas in order to meaningfully participate in dismantling institutional racism, bias, and other systems of oppression which permeate our industry.
Faith Statement: Taproot Theatre Company is incorporated as both a non-profit theatre and a religious organization. Our organization operates outside of church oversight and across denominations. Currently, all permanent Taproot staff participate in corporate prayer and self-identify as Christians. Seasonal workers and guest artists may choose not to participate in these customs and represent a diversity of backgrounds and faith traditions. Taproot Theatre welcomes people of all faith traditions who are comfortable working in a Christian environment to apply for open positions and does not preference candidates for non-director positions on the basis of religion.
