AUDITION: Jesus Christ Superstar - Kamloops Auditions Deadline to Submit: Friday, September 29, 2023
Western Canada Theatre (WCT) will be holding auditions in Kamloops on October 14, 2023 for our spring production of of Jesus Christ Superstar. The production dates are March 18 to April 20, 2024. Please thoroughly read all of the details and submission instructions in the link below before submitting and only submit if you are available for the full run of dates..
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JOB POSTING: Theatre Technicians Deadline: Submissions are received on an ongoing basis, and are reviewed as received.
Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is seeking casual THEATRE TECHNICIANS to join our team at the Sagebrush and Pavilion Theatres. Our theatre Technicians are the energy and person-power behind our productions, and fill a vital role in the creation of theatre, music & dance in Kamloops. Fulfilling many tasks to support our productions, activities & workshops, the technician may be called upon to serve in a variety of capacities, in their areas of expertise or interest. This position provides a great opportunity to build skills in all aspects of technical theatre, under experienced mentors and team leaders.
Western Canada Theatre tells our stories on the traditional & unceded territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, whose people are the traditional stewards of this land. Since 1975, Western Canada Theatre has been producing innovative, entertaining, and educational theatre for audiences in Kamloops, throughout BC’s Southern Interior, and across Canada. We have grown into one of the largest producing theatres in BC and have had a remarkable impact on the national theatre landscape: producing premieres of important new Canadian and Indigenous work, training some of Canada’s finest theatre professionals, and showcasing our work and our artists across the country through touring and co-productions. We manage & operate the 700-seat Sagebrush Theatre, the 150-seat flexible configuration Pavilion Theatre, as well as our producing shops, storage & touring operations.
Western Canada Theatre is committed to diversity in the workplace and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and to self-identify if they so choose. We hope to receive applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, gender-identification, sexual orientation, class and physical ability (though our office is currently on a second floor, and as such not wheelchair accessible). We are a parent-friendly workplace, with several parents on staff. We invite anyone with access needs or requiring accommodation in the application process to contact the Executive Director.
Western Canada Theatre is committed to the creation of a respectful work environment and supports those who have experienced or witnessed toxic behaviours. We stand up against behaviour that undermines the dignity or self- esteem of any individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. We invite all our Artists and Staff to partner with us in speaking up against harassment and standing together in addressing problems when they arise.
New team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of engagement, in keeping with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
New team members may be required to submit a police information check and/or vulnerable sector check, depending on the role sought.
Kamloops is our home and is a great place to live and work. We offer you the opportunity to thrive in a city that boasts a reasonable cost of living, gorgeous terrain, active lifestyle, and, of course, the sunny weather of BC’s Southern Interior. For more information, visit Kamloops.ca