Salem State University Theatre & Speech Department

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Casting Call: Actors, Interactive Performers & Scare Technicians

Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre – Salem, Massachusetts / The Lost Museum Haunted Adventure

Paid Seasonal Positions
Fall Halloween Season

Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre, one of Salem’s premier Halloween attractions, is seeking talented, energetic, and dependable performers to join our cast for the upcoming fall season. We are casting for multiple short productions that blend theatrical storytelling, audience interaction, suspense, and practical effects.

Production 1: Main Stage Immersive Experience

We’re seeking versatile actors to perform in our signature immersive theatrical production about witches and ghosts.

This fast-paced 22 minute show features a single performer portraying multiple characters through rapid costume changes, dynamic storytelling, comedy, suspense, and the use of puppetry. Performers must be comfortable switching between distinct personalities while maintaining high energy throughout each performance.

Ideal candidates possess:
• Strong acting and storytelling abilities
• Excellent character work
• Confidence performing for live audiences
• Quick memorization skills
• High energy
• Some experience with improvisation

This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase versatility in a truly unique theatrical experience.

Production 2: The Lost Museum

Step into the role of an eccentric museum guide as guests explore a collection of mysterious artifacts and strange curiosities…

…until everything begins to go spectacularly wrong.

Actors portraying museum guides lead guests through haunted rooms while balancing suspense, audience interaction, and improvisation. You’ll remain in character as supernatural events unfold around your tour group, creating an experience that is equal parts entertaining, immersive, and delightfully chaotic.

When not leading tours, performers will also work as Scare Technicians, operating puppets, ghosts, practical effects, lighting cues, hidden scares, and other theatrical illusions that make the attraction come alive.

We’re seeking performers who are:
• Passionate about theatre, Halloween, and immersive entertainment
• Strong communicators comfortable speaking to groups
• Excellent improvisers who can think on their feet
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Team players with positive attitudes
• Comfortable interacting with audiences of all ages
• Interested in learning backstage theatrical effects and puppet operation

Day, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Previous experience in theatre, haunted attractions, improv, museums, escape rooms, theme parks, or live entertainment is welcomed but not required. We are happy to train enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Please submit:
• Headshot (professional or recent clear photo)
• Resume (if available)
• A brief introduction telling us about yourself and why you’d like to join our cast
• Demo reel (optional)
• Video submission is also acceptable

Email: [email protected] for an audition appointment.

Websites:
https://gallowshillsalem.com/
https://gallowshillsalem.com/the-lost-museum/

The third season of The Walking Dead: Dead City just debuted, and it features Salem State Theatre alum Bobby Cius! See Bobby onscreen as Chris in episodes 304, 305, and 308 on AMC/AMC+, airing August 16, August 23, and September 13.

"The series follows Maggie and Negan traveling into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan cut off from the mainland in search of Maggie's kidnapped son, Hershel. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of chaos, danger, beauty, and terror."

Since graduating from our BA Performance program, Bobby has dazzled on stage and screen in 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, and 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘪 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦, HBO’s 𝘗𝘈𝘜𝘚𝘌 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘢𝘮 𝘑𝘢𝘺, 𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦, 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘤𝘊𝘢𝘺, and 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦, among many other credits. Reviewers describe Bobby as "charming and virtuosic," "marvelously energetic," and "fabulously resourceful," and we couldn't agree more!

Learn more about Bobby and his work: https://www.bobbycius.com/

Congratulations Bobby!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

School of Rock in Burlington, MA is hiring music instructors! Full list of opportunities: https://www.schoolofrock.com/careers/burlington

School of Rock is Music School reimagined. The patented School of Rock Method uses programs that are designed to encourage learning in a supportive environment where students of all skill levels are comfortable and engaged. We take the music school concept to the next level for kids, teens, and adults.

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Marblehead Little Theatre 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻!

Marblehead Little Theatre is proud to announce our 2026-2027 season. MLT is excited to put on the following plays and musicals for our 71st season in Marblehead.

𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙖 (Svarlien translation), Oct. 2-18, 2026
Directed by Jon Kinney
(Auditions Aug 2 and Aug. 3 – sign up at MLTLive.org)

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙚, Jan. 29-Feb. 7, 2027
Directed by Katie Meuse (Salem State Theatre alum!)

𝙋𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣, March 12-21, 2027
Directed by Steve Black
Music Direction by Lianne Bunting

𝙇𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙪𝙭 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙨, June 18-27, 2027
Directed by Andrew Hankinson
Music Direction by Thom Smoker

In addition to these productions, this summer MLT is opening up the floor to directors and writers to share new works with our community. We have a series of three plays/musicals coming to MLT this summer! All performances start at 7:00 pm.

𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙, Saturday, July 25
Jerry Bisantz & writer Stephane Gilbane
A musical about social media addiction.

𝙒𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, Saturday, August 22
Donna Cotterell
An immersive production exploring Marblehead’s role during the American Revolution.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧, Friday, August 28
Ashley Skeffington, Marblehead High School
Three siblings during the Vietnam War, facing a nation divided, discover their differing personal beliefs, what it means to be American, and family bonds. Years later their children come together after a startling discovery.

As the season progresses, details will be announced for each show, including auditions, promotions and ticket sales. Stay tuned for more information!

MLT will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a Gala event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Abbot Hall in Marblehead. Details and tickets are coming soon – subscribe to our newsletter by visiting MLTlive.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.

ABOUT MLT
Started in 1955 by members of the Marblehead Women’s Club, the award-winning Marblehead Little Theatre is one of the oldest community theatre groups in New England, having consistently presented live-theatre productions for over six decades. Please check with www.mltlive.org for more information about this and upcoming opportunities and auditions.

AUDITION OPPORTUNITY

Marblehead Little Theatre is pleased to announce non-Equity auditions for Medea, written by Euripides, translated by Diane Arnson Svarlien.

Betrayed by her husband, the Greek hero Jason, the sorceress Medea is humiliated and driven to violence in Euripides' classic tale of a woman scorned. Far from home, and thrown into exile, she must plot not only her escape, but also her revenge on those who have wronged her. Nothing will stand in her way, not even her own flesh and blood.

Auditions are on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 3 to 6pm and Monday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 9pm with callbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7 pm. Video submissions will be accepted no later than August 3.

Please prepare for your audition two short monologues, one classical and one contemporary. You may perform them in either order and they do not need to contrast in tone.

There will be 12 performances from Oct 2 to Oct 18, 2026.

Roles
Medea - sorceress, mother, wife of Jason. Female-presenting, open to all ages.
Jason - husband of Medea. Male-presenting, open to all ages.
Nurse - Medea's handmaiden. Female-presenting, open to all ages.
Creon - King of Corinth. Male-presenting, 40s or older.
Tutor - attendant of Jason and tutor of Medea and Jason's children. Male-presenting, open to all ages.
Aegus - King of Athens, a traveler. Male-presenting, open to all ages.
Chorus - The women of Corinth. Female-presenting. Looking for 6 chorus members, open to all ages.

We value diversity and inclusion in casting. Actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities are encouraged to audition. All actors must be over eighteen (18) years of age.

For more information, or to email an audition video, feel free to reach out to director Jon Kinney at [email protected].

To sign up for an audition slot, visit MLTLive.org.

ABOUT MLT
Started in 1955 by members of the Marblehead Women’s Club, the award-winning Marblehead Little Theatre is one of the oldest community theatre groups in New England, having consistently presented live-theatre productions for over six decades. Please check with www.mltlive.org for more information about this and upcoming opportunities and auditions.

Congratulations to all of our Theatre and Speech Communication majors and minors who made the Spring 2026 Dean's List! We are so proud of you!

Lauren Abramson
Hannah Rose
Madelyn Alter
Armani Barrantes
Abigail Belliveau
Pandora Benedito
Isabella Boyden
Logan Broadway
Anne Brower
Lola Cassino
Madison Cefalo
Annabelle Chapman
Jessica Cote
Starr Cousins
Adriana DeCicco
Sofia Dixon
Cayley Drigotas
Francesco Dumas
Richard Dunn
Ethan Dwyer
Wesley Dykstra
Griffin Frank
Stefani Galeano
Brianna Gambill
Victoria García-De Peña
Sara Gluck
Brendan Greeley
Hannalise Gruda
Devin Haley
Sydney Hamre
Liam Hannon
Andrea Hart
Allyson Hatfield
Cameron Holmes
Nicholas Houle
Christina Izaguirre
Elijah Jenkins
Jiayi Jiang
Sophie Jope
Emrys Jordan
Lorelai Krisko
Kenzie Lamonda
Rayniel Lara
Lillie-Marie LeClair
Zooey Lill
Ivy Lovejoy
Shea Lowney
Lily Jean Marino
Alex McGuigan
Gia Meola
Artemis Jae Metherall
Helena Nelson
Lina Pelekakis
Sierra Poppitt
Christopher Raney
Seth Rivera
Nadia Robinson
Isaac Saenz Ruiloba
Amanda Seidler
Finn Sforza
Alexander Shilo
Nicholas Soares
Summer St. Onge
Jaidyn Walter
Christa Washburn
Teagan Wholley
Samson Willcox
Casey Williams
Faithe Woodard
Raya Young

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

Link to the full list and criteria: https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/registrar/deans-list

There are some great events featuring Salem State Theatre alumni & current students this week:

✨SPACED OUT IMPROV
Friday, July 10
9:00pm
Cinema Salem
1 East India Square, Salem, MA

Hosted by James Bridges and featuring performances by Calista Gumuchian, Cameron Holmes, Marck-Hens Jules, Gia Meola, and Ian Tomarakos! A short-form improvisational comedy show where performers create scenes, songs, and sketches on the spot based on audience suggestions and prompts from the host.

Tickets and additional info: https://www.instagram.com/constellationsstageco/
https://www.cinemasalem.com/movie/spaced-out-improv-troupe-comedy-show

✨KARAOKE NIGHT
Sunday, July 12
6:00pm
Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal St, Salem, MA

Hosted by Brock Hoey! Admission is free, but guests can help Big Deal! Theatre Co. and no notes theatre co raise money for their upcoming production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING through raffle entries and suggested donations.

https://www.instagram.com/bigdealtheatreco/
https://www.instagram.com/nonotestheatreco/

Hope to see you there!

Stay safe and cool out there! 🥵