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The audition announcement for the 2026 season will be posted mid- to late-September 2025. Applications are accepted until mid-October with general auditions occurring in early November 2025. Callbacks are in early December 2025.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Job Opportunities
CSF will begin accepting applications for the 2026 season in December 2025. A general description of positions is available below until the full positions are posted.
Staff Level
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival employs staff level technicians, artisans, and crafts persons in both production and costumes departments. Staff positions are ideal for seasoned professionals, early career artists, as well as those in advanced levels of professional training and / or who have 1 – 2 years of professional experience.
Student Staff Level (open to non-CU students for 2026)
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has opportunities for students with current and continuing enrollment in an academic or vocational program, and who may have some advanced or professional experience. Student staff positions can be considered “entry level” and are ideal for technicians, artisans, and craftspersons who are ready to begin building their resume credits, and continue their professional development in production or costumes. Student staff positions are also ideal for motivated students who may not be pursuing a career in the performing arts, but who do have relevant interests and skill sets, and are looking for meaningful summer employment. To apply as a student employee, candidates can submit an application through the posted staff level post, or send resume and cover letter to the CSF production manager, Jon Dunkle, at [email protected].
** Student staff positions are not just for CU Boulder students! Any actively enrolled student in any qualifying program in the United States who will not be graduating in Spring 2026 can apply!
CU Boulder Students
Current students at the University of Colorado Boulder with advanced or professional experience may apply to any CSF position (CU students only; requires a Handshake account).
CU students are required to apply for a work-study award for Summer 2026 for these positions.
Apprentice Level
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has opportunities for those seeking a stage management apprenticeship. Designed to foster interest and offer initial exposure to professional theater production, apprentices work alongside professional staff members in a “learning by doing” environment, participate in tech and dress rehearsals, and as part of a repertory company gain experience by working in the rehearsal rooms, running shows, and working changeovers. After spending a summer with CSF, apprentices regularly secure entry-level staff positions. Read more about CSF apprentices and their success stories here!
Apprenticeships are available in stage management. Send cover letter and resume to the CSF production manager, Jon Dunkle, at [email protected].
The CSF Shakespeare and Violence Prevention program auditions have now concluded. Please check back in March 2026 for information regarding the 2026 / 2027 tour.
Check back in May 2026 for usher opportunities for the 2026 season!