EMPLOYMENT


ABOUT BOSTON COURT PASADENA
Boston Court Pasadena (BCP) is a non-profit performing arts center primarily dedicated to developing and producing adventurous new work, significantly re-envisioned classics, and nurturing both emerging and established artists across all art forms. BCP strives to create art that thrills, engages, moves and sustains people in order to deepen empathy, community, and provoke change. BCP is committed to being an anti-racist organization and continuing its commitment to deepening its equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices across all aspects of the institution, public-facing and internally.

Founded in 2003 by philanthropist Z. Clark Branson and producing director Eileen T’Kaye, BCP features an intimate facility designed to bring audiences and artists closer together. The 70-seat Marjorie Branson Performance Space and the 99-seat Main Stage serve as homes for BCP’s season of daring, adventurous theatre and its richly diverse music series. BCP is also the home of an annual New Play
Reading Festival, an upcoming new composer initiative, multiple community events and partnerships, as well as rotating visual art exhibits. BCP theatre productions have been seen in New York City, Boston, Houston, and Malibu, and have won countless Ovation Awards, Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, American Theatre Wing Awards, and many others.

NOW HIRING

Audio Technician

Classification: Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $31 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: N/A

Summary of the Job:
Boston Court Pasadena seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Audio Technician to support sound implementation for theatrical productions, concerts, and special events. The Audio Technician assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of all sound systems, and ensures smooth execution of performances and events with high-quality audio.

Essential Functions:

  • Install, test, and operate sound equipment, including mixing consoles, speakers, microphones, monitors, playback systems (e.g., QLab), and intercoms.
  • Support the Sound Designer and Sound Supervisor during technical rehearsals and builds, implementing cues and design elements as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve audio issues quickly and effectively.
  • Maintain audio equipment and cables, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and organization.
  • Assist with mic fitting and maintenance, especially in productions requiring body mics.
  • Support load-in and strike activities, including setting up or restoring audio infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and contribute to a collaborative production environment.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in operating digital audio consoles (e.g., Behringer X32 or Avantis), and wireless microphone systems.
  • Experience with digital audio snakes, Dante network and audio over ethernet protocols.
  • Experience setting up mobile PA systems and arrays.
  • Experience mixing monitors and in-ear systems.
  • Experience with Qlab.
  • Familiarity with theatrical sound design workflows and performance needs in an intimate venue.
  • Basic knowledge of signal flow, gain structure, EQ, mic placement, and audio troubleshooting.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work on ladders or in catwalks when necessary.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a professional and team-oriented attitude.
  • Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals, tech, and performances.
  • Experience working in small to mid-sized venues or black box theatres.
  • Comfort with live mixing, both for theatre and music events.
  • Experience with acoustic and amplified settings, especially for new or experimental work.
  • Experience with Alan and Heath digital consoles is a plus.
  • Experience with DAW software such as ProTools logic Ableton is a plus.

This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $31.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Audio Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Carpenter

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $25
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)

Summary of the Job:
The Carpenter / Technician reports directly to the Technical Director. The primary duties of this position include assisting with technical needs of theatrical or musical productions related to set construction, installation and removal, general assistance with production, building and equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions:
● Assist with all technical theatre aspects of production
● Set installation and removal
● Set construction
● General assistance with production needs (i.e. installation of masking, set repairs, painting, etc.)
● Assist with maintenance and upkeep of building and production equipment.
● Cooperate with other carpenters to help facilitate the completion of all work within the scheduled timeframe.
● Assist Properties Master, Production Carpenter, Master Carpenters and/or Lighting & Video
● Supervisor as needed to complete projects.
● Clean work area post assignment and shop to ensure safety and best practices
● Maintain scene shop tools and equipment.
● Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
● Knowledge of a wide range of tools & materials as well as experience and proficiency in a variety of MIG welding, woodworking & carpentry techniques.
● The ability to read working technical drawings.
● Ability to effectively communicate both to ask informed questions and relay information to others
● High School diploma or equivalent required.
● Knowledge of theatrical rigging is a plus.
● Must be able to kneel, twist, bend and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs on a regular basis.
● Must be capable of responsible judgment and mature interpersonal relationships.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Carpenter/Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual
orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain
open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Scenic Painter

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $25 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)

Summary of the Job:
Boston Court Pasadena is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Scenic Painter to support the realization of scenic designs for our theatrical productions. The Scenic Painter is responsible for executing all paint treatments, textures, and surface finishes based on designer renderings and samples, working in collaboration with the Technical Director and Scenic Designer.

Essential Functions:
● Translate design renderings, paint elevations, and samples into finished scenic treatments.
● Mix paints, dyes, and finishes to match color specifications accurately.
● Apply base coats, texture, aging, faux finishes, and other paint techniques using appropriate tools (brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.).
● Work with scenic team to determine schedule and priority of paint tasks within build timelines.
● Maintain a clean and organized paint area and ensure proper care, use, and storage of materials and tools.
● Ensure that all paint work meets safety and environmental standards, including proper handling and disposal of materials.
● Collaborate effectively with Technical Director, Scenic Designer, and other production team members.

Qualifications:
● Demonstrated experience as a Scenic Painter in theatre, film, or related environments.
● Proficiency in a variety of scenic painting techniques including color matching, aging, distressing, wood graining, marbling, stenciling, and texturing.
● Ability to interpret and work from paint elevations, renderings, and models.
● Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, or scaffolding, and with basic scenic carpentry tools when necessary.
● Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Scenic Painter” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national
origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of
candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Master Electrician

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $35/hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: Electricians
Summary of the Job:
The Master Electrician reports directly to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager. The primary duties of this position include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing theatrical lighting, designing plots, programming consoles and running boards for theatrical or musical productions at Boston Court. (Some architectural installations. Like art shows and the uplights in the lobby etc)

Essential Functions:

  • Interpret lighting plots and develop comprehensive plans for hang, cabling, circuiting, and materials procurement.
  • Lead and supervise electrical calls.
  • Program lighting consoles, including patching and initial show programming.
  • Serve as primary technical partner to the Lighting Designer, supporting troubleshooting and realization of artistic intent.
  • Diagnose and resolve fixture and console issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Train and guide electricians in safe and proper hanging, circuiting, and programming practices.
  • Install and focus lighting systems for all Boston Court Pasadena productions.
  • Execute strike of production lighting and restore repertory plot.
  • Operate ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion and Nomad).
  • Provide basic lighting design support and look programming as needed.
  • Support general production lighting needs, including infrastructure installation (e.g., pipe installation for lighting positions).
  • Support rental clients with advance and day-of programming and board operation.
  • Provide day-of-event programming and board operation support for Boston Court Pasadena events (galas, engagement events, rentals, etc.).
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated professional experience in theatrical lighting production, preferably in a producing or presenting venue.
  • Strong ability to interpret and execute lighting plots, including hang, circuiting, addressing, and system configuration.
  • Proficiency with ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion, Nomad), including patching, cue building, and basic effects programming.
  • Working knowledge of theatrical electrical systems, dimming, data distribution (DMX/sACN), and networking basics.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for lighting fixtures, control systems, and signal flow.
  • Commitment to safe working practices and ability to train and supervise overhire or house electricians.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Lighting Designers, Production Managers, Technical Director and visiting creative teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
  • Ability to lift and move lighting equipment and work at heights using ladders or personnel lifts, in accordance with safety standards.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, technical rehearsals, and performance schedules as required.
  • Excellent communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure production environments.
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $35.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Electrician application” in the subject line. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national
origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of
candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Electrician

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $26 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: N/A
Summary of the Job:
The Electrician reports directly to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager. The primary duties of this position include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing theatrical lighting, designing plots,
programming consoles and running boards for theatrical or musical productions at Boston Court. (Some architectural installations. Like art shows and the uplights in the lobby etc)

Essential Functions:

  • Install and focus all lighting plots for BCP
  • Striking production lighting and restoration to rep plot
  • Board Operation (ETC Eos systems, Ion and Nomad)
  • Basic Design and Look Programming
  • General assistance with production lighting needs (i.e. installing pipes for lighting equipment, etc.)
  • Assist Rentals for day-off programing and board operations.
  • Assist for day-of programming and board operation for BCP Events (gala, engagement, rentals,
    etc.)

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Knowledge of theatrical lighting and lighting equipment is a must.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends. This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $26.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Electrician application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

LA County Arts and Culture – Artistic Literary Intern

Applications are closed. Thank you!

CASTING


OPEN CALL ALERT!

TUESDAY, MAY 26th 1PM-5PM, 6-8PM

Produced by Boston Court Pasadena
A World Premiere
at the very bottom of a body of water
by Benjamin Benne
directed by Juliette Carrillo
Casting Director: Julia Flores

SYNOPSIS:
Every week, Marina returns to the same fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup—a quiet, methodical act masking devastating grief. But when her usual fishmonger suddenly vanishes, her fragile routine shatters and Marina is forced to confront the wreckage of her carefully constructed world when something unexpected breaks through: the stirrings of romance and a tidal wave of magic. Paper cranes begin to fly, and Marina enters uncharted, terrifying waters. Is the unraveling of her comfort a curse, or the beginning of something wondrous, wild, and entirely new?

Poignant, surprising, and darkly unconventional, at the very bottom of a body of water poetically explores how we navigate life after the unexpected.

Location: Pasadena, CA, all rehearsals at Boston Court Pasadena

OPEN CALL INFO
You do not need to be AEA to audition nor will AEA actors be given priority. It is first come-first served. Please come to Boston Court to sign up in the lobby to audition. You are also welcome to come to the lobby to sign up for a later time and come back. Doors to the lobby and the sign-up sheet open at 12:00PM.

OPEN CALL SCHEDULE
Appointments begin at 1 pm.
Afternoon: 1 pm – 5 pm
Dinner break: 5 pm – 6 pm
Eve: 6 pm – 8 pm

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please bring a physical headshot and resume and prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue.
If auditioning as a puppeteer: Please prepare a one-minute piece demonstrating both movement and puppeteering ability.

LOCATION
Boston Court Pasadena
70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking is located behind the building. The parking lot will open at 11:00am. There is also 1 and 2 hour street parking surrounding Boston Court. Please enter through the front of the building into the lobby.

No email or online submissions. No phone calls. Please email questions to: [email protected]

People at the Open Call will include:
Jessica Kubzansky, BCP Artistic Director
Alisha Grewal, BCP Artistic Associate

Open Call: May 26th, 1-5PM, 6 – 8PM
Audition Dates: First Calls June 15th-17th, Callbacks June 22 (possible added June 21st session)

Rehearsal and Performance Information
First Rehearsal for full production begins: September 22, 2026
Tech: October 15-21, 2026
Previews: October 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Opening: October 30, 2026
Closing: November 29, 2026
Possible One-Week Extension through December 6th

Generally a nights and weekends rehearsal schedule, Mondays off, but weekday daytime rehearsals are possible depending on cast availability, and weekday afternoon rehearsals during previews a few days a week are required.

Performance weeks after opening are some combinations of Thursday through Monday eves with 7:30 pm curtains, and 2 pm matinees possible on both Saturdays and Sundays, and a number of daytime student matinee performances, usually 10:30 a.m. on some Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Contract: AEA Los Angeles 99-seat Theatre Agreement.
Rate of Pay: Actors are paid $19.00 per hour. There is no pension and health under this agreement. 36 hours of rehearsal maximum / one, and occasionally two days off per week.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The roles of Rosa Luz and Lulu may or may not be doubled.

MARINA: female, Latina, 40-50s.—Strong, stubborn and deeply sensitive, with a surprising sense of humor. Marina has experienced great loss in her life but has found creative ways to cope. She’s at a point in her life where her grief can no longer be contained.

ROSA LUZ: female, Latina, ages 5 & 15. Marina’s daughter— A sensual, playful and taunting ghost that shifts from age 5 to 15.

HIROSHI (大志): male, Japanese-American or AAPI, 40-50s. A fishmonger married to Yoko— Recently lost his father and is looking for ways to reinvent himself. Loyal and devoted, he is very attracted to Marina but unsure how to express it.

YOKO (夜雨子): female, Japanese heritage or AAPI, 40-50s-, married to Hiroshi– Deeply emotional, Yoko is most comfortable living in a dream-like world.
This role may also occasionally function as a puppeteer from time to time, puppeteering a chicken puppet among other possible options. Some dance/puppeteering experience is ideal.

LULU: female, Latina or Black, 20-30s.— Marina’s pregnant daughter-in-law. Kind and pragmatic. A kind of unexpected healer for Marina.
This role may also occasionally function as a puppeteer from time to time. Some movement/puppeteering experience is ideal.

Casting one or two:
PUPPETEERS: any gender/ethnicity/age – Bunraku-style puppeteers wearing masks, operating flying paper cranes and catfish puppets. Movement and puppeteering experience needed.

Play Submissions

2025 LA Playwrights Open Submission Window is now closed. Check back here in 2026!

Submission makes you eligible for consideration to be included in Boston Court’s Annual New Play Reading Festival, Boston Court’s Playwrights Group, and other development opportunities.

Before submitting your play, we strongly suggest that you visit our website and research the work we do to determine if your script is an appropriate fit for our theater.  CLICK HERE to find more information about our production history.

Submission Guidelines

  • Playwrights must be current residents of the Greater Los Angeles area.
  • Full-length scripts only (70 min. or longer).
  • Plays must need no more than five actors (more roles are fine as long as they can be doubled).
  • We will only accept scripts that have not previously been submitted or that have been significantly rewritten since the last submission.
  • One submission per playwright. 
  • Accepting scripts only through Submittable. No snail mail or email.
  • Any submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be read. 

What is a Boston Court Play?

We’re passionate about the heightened, the lyrical, the never-seen-before, the boundary-breaking. We’re drawn to art that excavates the depth of human existence or dances in and out of ineffable wonder. We fall for the imaginative, the impossible, the incandescent. We love the absurd. We swoon for the cerebral. We bow down to heartbreak and humor, especially when we don’t see them coming. Show us the magic of what’s real and the tangibility of what’s ethereal.

If you’re thinking about submitting a “kitchen sink” play, ask yourself: can the sink be personified? Should your unit set explode into an ocean of dreams? Will the audience come away wondering at the mysteries of humanity? If the answers are “yes,” we can’t wait to read your script.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT


THEATRE VISION
Boston Court Pasadena houses and produces passionate, artist-driven theatre that challenges both artist and audience. Boston Court urges its artists to fearlessly and passionately pursue their unique voice and vision. Play selection encompasses a wide variety of genres (classics, musicals and world premieres, with a special emphasis on nurturing playwrights and new play development) which are inherently theatrical, textually rich, and visually arresting.

QUESTIONS
For any questions, please email us at [email protected] call_made

Music Submissions

If you’re interested in contacting us about submitting yourself, band, or composition for consideration please email at [email protected] call_made. We can’t wait to hear it!

QUESTIONS
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