Tisch New Theatre is seeking motivated NYU students to join our team for our Fall 2025 season.

All undergraduate NYU Undergraduate Students are Encouraged to Apply.

Our mission is to serve as a creative outlet for all NYU students. TNT has established itself as an avenue for students to work in all facets of the theatre: performance, management, direction, production, design and more. Tisch New Theatre is committed to developing ambitious work intended to entertain, inspire, and unite the artistic efforts of the Tisch community to the entire undergraduate student body.

Tisch New Theatre will present one concert/cabaret in the Fall. Details of show to be announced soon.

Follow us @tischnewtheatre for the latest updates.

FIRST WAVE ROLLING APPLICATION* DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND AT 11:59 PM EST

We will be accepting applications in two waves, filling all possible roles in the first wave and continuing to fill roles as needed in this second wave of applications.

The second wave of application will open closer to the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester.

*Rolling applications means that interviews and the hiring process will begin during the open application period as opposed to only after the application portal closes.

Follow us @tischnewtheatre for the latest updates.

(This is not an application to act in our Fall production. Please follow our Instagram for news about when our auditions open).

Fall Production Timeline

Production Team Meetings: Mondays at 8:30pm

Rehearsals: Tuesday-Friday 7pm-10pm, Saturdays either 11am-5pm or 12-6pm.

Tech Week and Show Dates: TBD

Please note these dates and times are subject to change.

If your role does not require attendance at these meetings, we will discuss this individually with potential applicants.

Tisch New Theatre is dedicated to our mission of making student theatre accessible to all of NYU. TNT is committed to fostering a diverse company for all productions. Undergraduate students of all background and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that position listings and availability are subject to change without notice.

Open Positions and Role Descriptions

Please refer to this document for more information about individual roles and their responsibilities.

Assistant Producer: Aids the Producers in guiding the show every step of the way. Often leads an individual project based on production needs and interest, as discussed with Producers. Assists Producers in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment. The Assistant Producer will understand and have general knowledge of all aspects of the production.

Archiving: The archivist is the person who manages and preserves records of productions to maintain the history of the specific production and the company as a whole.

Production Manager (PM): The Production Manager is responsible for working closely with the Producer during the pre-production stage. Taking over daily duties once the production begins. The PM will lead production meetings, create the schedules and help lead tech week.

Assistant Production Management: Assists Production Manager in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment. 

Technical Director (TD): The Technical Director is responsible for guiding the designers through their design process. They help assist with questions and challenges, assist in building scenic elements and acquiring materials and lights. The TD is responsible for attending all of tech week, as well as assisting the design department with load in and assembly.

House Manager: The Director of Development leads the department by managing fundraising efforts, applying for grants, and acquiring/keeping donors and sponsorship activities. They maintain donor databases and seek partnerships at individual, institutional, and corporate levels to sustain the organization.

Director of Development: The Director of Development leads the department by managing fundraising efforts, applying for grants, and acquiring/keeping donors and sponsorship activities. They maintain donor databases and seek partnerships at individual, institutional, and corporate levels to sustain the organization.

Development Assistant: Development Assistants work with the Director of Development to plan events and initiatives surrounding fundraising. This may involve spearheading a project or working on administrative tasks. Assists Director of Development in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Marketing Director: Promotes and represents the organization’s production, public image, and branding. Responsibilities encompass managing publicity, advertising materials, and social media, as well as branding content and distribution, and press & public relations.

Marketing Assistant: Assists Marketing Director in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Photographer: Attending several rehearsals and dress rehearsals to capture images. Working with the producer and Director of Marketing to ensure necessary shots are provided for press and marketing purposes. Delivering images, with a quick turnaround, in a range of resolutions for both print and online purposes. Undertaking any necessary post-production work on images. Has skill in both model and candid styles.

Videographer: Videographers work with the Head Videographer and Marketing Team to help create projects for TNT.

Graphic Designer: As graphic designer, you are responsible for building the visual identity of Tisch New Theatre’s show with guidance by the Director, Marketing Director, and Producer—in accordance with Tisch New Theatre’s brand. In this role, you will problem solve, support your production team members inside the rehearsal room, and advocate for any support you may need throughout the process to the Producer. Effective communication and transparency in relation to current task assignments, workload, and project-specific inquiries amongst other members of the music department is of the utmost importance.

Director: Develops, communicates, and executes their creative vision to the production team and actors to bring a show to life. Director interacts with the Assistant Director to delegate tasks and for any support desired throughout the process. The Director also interacts with the Music Director, Choreographer, and Designers to establish a common vision, plan rehearsals, set creative goals and create a cohesive overall show design—and should remain in constant communication throughout the process. The Director must also communicate and interact with the Stage Management team, especially the Production Stage Manager, to establish scheduling, prop tracking, and for any requests for the production team to be communicated via rehearsal report. The Director should have a baseline knowledge of all departments so that they may communicate ideas effectively to designers, Producers, etc. in weekly production meetings.

Assistant Director: Assists the Director in bringing their vision to life, oftentimes directing bits and pieces of the show. The Assistant Director may lead rehearsal rooms and hold leadership positions when asked by the Director. See the above responsibilities under “Director” for examples of projects and tasks.

Dramaturg: Works closely with the directing team, providing research and insight to both cast and crew to enhance the understanding and informed portrayal of a production. Dramaturgs interpret plays and help shape the show’s world.

Production Stage Manager (PSM): As Production Stage Manager, you are the primary facilitator of communication between the cast and crew. You ensure the safety of the cast & crew throughout rehearsals. In this role, you will problem solve, support your production team members inside the rehearsal room, and advocate for any support you may need throughout the process to the Producer or Director. Effective communication and transparency in relation to current task assignments, workload, and project-specific inquiries amongst other members of the music department is of the utmost importance.

Stage Manager (SM): The Stage Manager supports the Production Stage Manager throughout the process; from pre-production through tech and into performances. These roles vary depending on the specific needs of the production. In this role, you will problem solve, support your production team members inside the rehearsal room, and advocate for any support you may need throughout the process to the Producer. Effective communication and transparency in relation to current task assignments, workload, and project-specific inquiries amongst other members of the music department is of the utmost importance.

Assistant Stage Manager (ASM): Assists the Production Stage Manager and Stage Manager in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Crew: Under the direction of the Stage Manager during run of show, crew members ensure that all backstage elements of the production run smoothly. Crew members also assist with set build and load in/load out.

Music Director (MD): The Music Director is responsible for cultivating the musical elements of productions, including but not limited to orchestrations, vocal arrangements, and leading music rehearsals. The Music Director works in collaboration with the Director, Choreographer, and other members of the creative team to ensure the execution of a cohesive vision.

Assistant Music Director (AMD): The Assistant Music Director reports to the Music Director, aiding them in cultivating the musical elements of productions. This includes but is not limited to orchestrations, vocal arrangements, and leading music rehearsals.

Band Manager: The Band Manager serves as the organizational right hand to the Music Director and their team, responsible for the logistical coordination of all music-related rehearsals and personnel matters.

Assistant Choreographer: Assists the Choreographer in designing and directing the performers’ dance and complex movement portions of the show, working with the Director to achieve a cohesive vision. Specific role responsibilities will be disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Scenic Designer: Creates the scenic design for a production, including backdrops, set pieces, and props. Is responsible for the loading in and building of the set. 

Due to the nature of a concert/cabaret performance, we anticipate this role to include a more immersive, atmospheric, or experimental design element.

Assistant Scenic Designer: Assists Scenic Designer in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Lighting Designer (LD): Creates the lighting concept and equipment requirements for a production. Lighting Designers work most closely with the artistic staff to create a lighting scheme that communicates the feeling of a production and guides the audience’s attention in specific ways throughout a performance.

Assistant Lighting Designer/Light Board Operator: Assists Lighting Designer in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment

Sound Designer: Design the audio experience of a production by creating the sound design, including sound playback, sound effects, music, and amplification.

Due to the nature of a concert/cabaret performance, we anticipate this role to include concert-style sound design.

Assistant Sound Designer/Sound Board Operator: Assists Sound Designer in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment. Operates the Sound Board during performances.

Costume Designer: The Costume Designer is responsible for designing and styling the costumes for every member of the cast. They will collaborate with the Director to bring the director’s and their own vision of the world of the show to life through the costumes. The Costume Designer is also responsible for leading the costume design team and communicating with the wardrobe and costume build teams. Will double as Costume Build Supervisor unless otherwise discussed with the hiring team.

Assistant Costume Designer: Assists Costume Designer in role responsibilities, as disseminated by team discussion and assignment.

Wardrobe Supervisor: The wardrobe supervisor is in charge of ensuring the care and keeping of the costumes during dress rehearsals and shows, along with making sure that all costume changes, especially quick changes, are completed smoothly and accurately. They make the paperwork to keep track of costume pieces and changes.

During performances: dress performers, assist with fast changes, keep track of costumes and accessories, and quickly fix costume pieces when necessary. Before the show they attend to beading, pressing, repairing and anything else required to ensure that all finishing touches are in place before the curtain goes up.

Wardrobe Crew: The wardrobe crew helps keep track of costume pieces and helps actors with their costume changes.

Hair and Makeup Designer: Transforms the actors into their characters through the use of make-up, along with hair and styling. Develops  a look and style for each character that helps convey the story. Teaches actors how to apply makeup designs and style hair for performances, and attends tech week and show dates to aid in the application of makeup and styling of hair.