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.

This fall, TNT will produce a concert which directly responds to our political moment, utilizing selections from the musical theatre canon and beyond to revolve around the central theme 'Songs of Protest/Songs for the White House'.

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SECOND WAVE ROLLING APPLICATION* DEADLINE: Sunday, September 7th 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.

*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.

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(This is not an application to act in our Fall production. Please see our Audition page for more information.)

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:

Week of November 3rd, Show Dates: November 7th, 8th, 9th

AND/OR

Week of November 10th, Show Dates: November 14th, 15th, 16th

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.

Associate/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 Associate/Assistant Producer will understand and have general knowledge of all aspects of the production.

Director of Fundraising: The Director of Fundraising spearheads all major fundraising initiatives and helps lead the Development Team with the Director of Events and Director of Community Development. 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.

Video Content Director: Conceives, directs, and edits video content for digital platforms. Projects span from more formal cinematic content, such as show trailers, to short-form social media content. A critical member of the strategic planning team within the Marketing Department.

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

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.

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. 

Associate Director: Assists the Director in bringing their vision to life, oftentimes directing bits and pieces of the show. The Associate Director may lead rehearsal rooms and hold leadership positions when asked by the Director. The Associate Director will be required to attend many, if not all rehearsals.

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

Assistant Music Director (AMD) - Vocal Focus: 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 is the primary facilitator of communication between the band and crew. You ensure the safety of the band throughout band rehearsals. 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.

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: Works to design projections and other visual effects (ie. visual sequences for screens). Is responsible for the creation of these designs. Typically doubles as projection operator during shows.

Projection Designer: Works to design projections and other visual effects (ie. visual sequences for screens). Is responsible for the creation of these designs. Typically doubles as projection operator during shows.

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.

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.

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