Saltworks Theatre Company Now Casting Actors for Paid School Tour

Saltworks Theatre Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking actors for its 2026-2027 School Assembly Tour. This paid theater opportunity is ideal for performers who enjoy working with young audiences and are comfortable playing a wide variety of roles across multiple shows.

The company is casting actors for a five-person touring team that will perform K-12 school assemblies throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. The contract is paid, part-time, and non-equity, with work running from September through May.

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About the Opportunity

🎭 Company: Saltworks Theatre Company
📍 Audition Location: Pittsburgh, PA
🎬 Category: Theater
💼 Contract Type: Paid, part-time, non-equity
📅 Tour Dates: September through May
🏫 Audience: K-12 school assemblies
🗓️ Submit By: May 25, 2026

Actors selected for the tour will perform in several school assembly productions and should be comfortable portraying different characters, adapting to various performance styles, and engaging young audiences in an educational setting.

Schedule and Travel Details

Most performances and calls are local to Western Pennsylvania and take place on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This schedule allows actors to keep evenings open for other work or commitments.

Occasional overnight travel may be required, but the majority of the tour remains local. Actors will be paid for all rehearsals and performances.

Who Should Apply

Saltworks Theatre Company is looking for actors who:

✅ Can play a wide variety of roles across several shows
✅ Enjoy performing for young audiences
✅ Are comfortable with weekday daytime availability
✅ Can work as part of a five-person touring ensemble
✅ Are interested in school assembly and educational theater
✅ Are available for a paid, part-time contract from September to May

How to Apply

A more detailed job description, including salary information and audition instructions, is available on the Saltworks Theatre Company auditions page:

http://www.saltworks.org/auditions

To request an audition, applicants should email the following materials to Lauren at:

lschellerwolf@saltworks.org

Please include:

📌 Headshot
📌 Resume
📌 Three professional references

Questions about the position may also be sent to the same email address.

Payment

This is a paid acting opportunity. Actors will be compensated for both rehearsals and performances.