Audition/Interview

The company employs both non-equity and equity performers, working under the AEA LOA/Lort D backed contract. Holland is on the west side of the state on the shore of Lake Michigan, about 2.5 hours northeast of Chicago.

Leadership/Staff Hiring

Hiring Policy

Hope Rep strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply .

Hope Rep business decisions will be made without regard to the following: race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age, or U.S. veteran status.

It is the policy of Hope Rep to provide an atmosphere free of:

• Religious bias.
• Harassment on the basis of a person’s national origin.
• Discrimination against any employee or applicant because they are a disabled veteran.
• Discrimination against any employee or applicant as a result of their disability in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) is intended to protect qualified individuals with disabilities against discrimination in employment and in the provision of services to the public. Hope Rep commits to compliance with the ADA and will engage in the interactive process with the candidate or employee to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be found as soon as it is put on notice of the potential need for an accommodation. All employees are strictly prohibited from discriminating against qualified applicants or employees with actual or perceived disabilities, or patrons with actual or perceived disabilities. All requests for accommodation should be made in writing and directed to the General Manager.

*These policies were constructed from leadership discussions during Season 49 and 50, consultations from BIPOC Artists in the industry and in partnership with Hope College’s Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence

Available Positions

Performance/Stage Management

AEA Acting Company
Hope Rep runs on an LOA/LORT D backed Equity contract and employs between 5–12 AEA actors and stage managers. Current weekly pay is currently $629.50 weekly for actors and $772 for stage managers working for Hope Rep.

Non AEA Company
Hope Rep employs 10–12 non-AEA acting company members. Pay range for non-AEA company members is $200–400 weekly based on experience, casting and work assignments.

Non-AEA company members receive EMC points, free housing, and possible travel stipend depending on location. Non-AEA company members also receive discounted meals at Hope College’s dining hall.

Acting/Stage Management Intern Company
Hope Rep employs 8–10 non-AEA acting interns and 3–5 stage management interns. Pay and accommodations for all for all Interns is as follows:

• $1,500 stipend
• Free housing
• 6 free meals a week at Hope College’s dining hall
• 3 free Hope College credits

Production Staff

Shop Head ($2,500–5,000)
Hope Rep Is looking shop heads in the Following Departments:

• ATD
• Paint Charge
• Props Head
• Sound/Media

Free housing and discounted meals provided. Possible travel stipend depending on location.

Assistant Shop Head/Manager or Specialized Skill Positions ($1,700–3,000)
Examples of these positions are:

• Head carpenter
• Wardrobe supervisor
• Head electrician
• Props artisan
• Assistant charge artist
• Sound engineer

Free housing and discounted meals provided. Possible travel stipend depending on location. Potential design or assistant design “add-ons” for those interested.

Production Interns
Hope Rep employs interns in the following departments:

• Lighting
• Costumes
• Scenic
• Paints
• Sound/media
• Props

Accommodations for all for all interns is as follows:

• $1,500 stipend
• Free housing
• 6 free meals a week at Hope College’s dining hall
• 3 free Hope College credits

Arts Administration and Education

Senior Leadership Positions Available ($6,000–8,000)

• Costume shop manager

Staff Positions Available ($4,000–6,000)
Hope Rep is currently looking for the following leadership positions:

• Company manager
• Director of education

Management Positions Available ($2,000–4,000)

• Lead teacher
• Front-of-house manager

Arts Administration & Arts Education Interns
Hope Rep employs interns in the following areas:

• Arts admin/Front-of-house
• Marketing/Social media
• Arts education

Accommodations for all for all interns is as follows:

• $1,500 stipend
• Free housing
• 6 free meals a week at Hope College’s dining hall.
• 3 free Hope College Credit

Audition Requirements

To audition for the 2024 Summer Season please submit a video, headshot and resume to hsrtauditions@hope.edu by February 29.

Video should include:

• Two contrasting monologues
• 32 Bars of song

Full audition should be no longer than three minutes.

Interview Requirements

To interview for the 2024 Summer Season production team please submit a resume and website address (if possible) to hsrtpm@hope.edu.

2024 Audition Locations

• Equity Principal Auditions Holland, Michigan
• Memphis, Tennessee – UPTA
• Hope College — January 27
• Florida State University (Asolo Conservatory)
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Los Angeles, California
• Abilene, Texas