Opportunities
Casting Notice:
Celine Song’s Endlings
Hedgerow Theatre Company presents Celine Song’s Endlings this spring Directed by Kalina Ko.
Rehearsals begin April 16, 2025
Performances May 12 - June 2, 2025, with a possible extension to June 9, 2025
Endlings by Celine Song - Regional Premiere -
On the Korean island of Man-Jae, three Haenyeo—sea women—spend their dying days diving into the ocean to harvest seafood. On the island of Manhattan, a Korean-Canadian playwright, wrestles with the expectation that she write “authentic” stories about her identity, but who, exactly, is she?
CASTING
HAN SOL – (90s, she/her, Korean) Haenyeo. Loves Hollywood and television and the entertainment it provides.
GO MIN – (80s, she/her, Korean). Haenyeo. Pragmatic, straight shooting. Loves her family (both blood related and the two other Haenyeo) deeply.
SOOK JA (70s, she/her, Korean). Haenyeo. Never had children. Idealistic and romantic. Loves to dress up.
HA YOUNG (late 20s, she/her, Korean-Canadian). Playwright. Passionate but caught up in inner artistic turmoil. Curious and always searching.
Up to 3 AEA Special Appearance Tier II contracts at $511/week available for rehearsal up to 30 hours/week and performances 5/week. Non-Equity $400/week for rehearsal up to 30 hours/week and performances 5/week. Housing accommodation is available, as needed, at Hedgerow’s historic three-story farmhouse. Roles are considered local hire (no per diem).
Please submit headshot/resume and a 1-minute contemporary monologue for consideration by March 9, 2025 to casting@hedgerowtheatre.org. Invited callbacks are planned for mid-March. Rehearsals begin April 16, 2025
Rehearsals will take place at Hedgerow Theatre located at 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA 19063
and the Hedgerow House located 146 W Rose Valley Rd, Rose Valley PA, 19086. Performances will take place at Hedgerow Theatre.
About Hedgerow Theatre
Hedgerow Theatre Company was founded as part of the arts and crafts village of Rose Valley. As the first repertory theatre in the US, Hedgerow’s founding Artistic Director, Jasper Deeter prioritized bold works by living writers early on – from Susan Glaspell and Cherokee-American writer Lynn Riggs to Eugene O’Neill and Bernard Shaw before they were enshrined in the theatre canon. Hedgerow produced the professional debut of Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht, and many other world and US premieres in its 103-year history. Recent new works include the world premiere of Juliette Dunn’s The Puzzle; the regional premiere of Michael Golamco’s rom-com Cowboy Versus Samurai; the U.S. Premiere of Katie Leamen’s A Christmas Carol Comedy; the U.S. premiere of Tim Crouch’s form-defying, coming-of-adulthood mystery Beginners. Hedgerow has produced works by Martin McDonagh, Bruce Graham, Enda Walsh, Sarah Ruhl, and a play by Jewel Walker that was told entirely through movement. We are in rehearsal for Stef Smith’s radical adaptation of Nora: A Doll’s House. www.hedgerowtheatre.org
Staffing Notice:
Box Office Associate
Hedgerow seeks a collaborative, personable, and detail-oriented part-time Box Office Associate to augment the company’s growing Front of House team. Reporting to and in partnership with the Box Office Manager, this position serves as a key member of the Front of House team and plays an important role in ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for Hedgerow’s patrons, artists, and fellow staff members.
Responsibilities:
● Provide quality customer service to all Hedgerow patrons
● Have a working knowledge of Hedgerow’s performances, policies, and services
● Be able, with training, to confidently navigate the Neon One/Arts People ticketing and patron management platform
● Answer incoming calls and create a pleasing experience for patrons purchasing tickets or seeking information over the phone
● Be able, with training, to serve as a parking attendant for patrons arriving to our campus
● Handle special requests from the Box Office Manager in a timely manner
● Work as a caring and proactive team member with FOH coworkers and all Hedgerow staff
At a Performance:
● Arrive 2 hours before performance start time to return phone messages, tidy all Front of House spaces, manage final bookings, print tickets, and set up assistive technology
● Perform all tasks at the box office desk including distributing tickets, processing in-person sales, and monitoring all inquiries and complaints from patrons
● Communicate with all Front of House staff/volunteers and Stage Management personnel to ensure the best experience for the audience
● Warmly welcome and confidently direct patrons to park their cars in our parking lot
● Gather accurate details to write FOH report and send to Stage Manager and Artistic Director
● Monitor and reconcile all cash box and donation boxes at the end of shift in conjunction with one other Hedgerow staff member
● Be available for 30-45 minutes after a performance ends to gather patron feedback, thank patrons, finish reports and close the building
Qualifications:
● Excellent customer service, communication skills & phone etiquette
● Experience with Google Docs/Sheets, and Excel
● Ease of interaction with patrons
● Strong attention to detail
● Accurate keyboarding skills
● Ability to learn and use a variety of technical systems
● Ability to handle financial transactions and make change
● Ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision
● Ability to remain pleasant during challenging situations
● Some weekend availability
● Reliable transportation
Compensation is $15/hour
Benefits include complimentary Hedgerow performance tickets, and periodic invitations to artist and industry events.
Hedgerow Theatre is committed to building a welcoming space for all individuals and actively encourages individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
TO APPLY Please email a cover letter and resume to: sarahjean@hedgerowtheatre.org.
WELCOMING SUBMISSIONS FROM
Stage Managers | Designers | Directors | Teaching Artists | Intimacy Coordinators on a rolling basis.
Hedgerow has project-based opportunities on an ongoing basis.
If you’d like to share your resume and work samples, please be encouraged to send those to casting@hedgerowtheatre.org. We look forward to connecting with you and learning about your work.
Hedgerow Theatre Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About Hedgerow Theatre Company
Founded in 1923, Hedgerow Theatre is dedicated to providing cultural enrichment, engaging entertainment, and training in theatre arts and management. As stewards of a nineteenth-century grist mill turned theatre building, Hedgerow produces whole-hearted, resonant theatre in an intimate 100-seat venue. The company offers extensive educational programs through theatre school, in-school residencies, and touring programs, and provides performance, technical training, and theatre management opportunities through a resident fellowship program. Hedgerow has been referred to as the “the mother of all Philadelphia theatres” because renown companies – including Freedom Theatre, People’s Light, and Curio Theatre Company - can trace their roots back to this storied theatre in Rose Valley. Having celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2023, Hedgerow faces a historical moment of transformation toward the spirit of innovation and inclusion that earned it a place in the national theatre conversation.
Hedgerow Theatre is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming space for all individuals and actively seeks to intentionally break down barriers to support and celebrate diverse (especially underrepresented) perspectives in all facets of the organization and its work.
