Starting out in the theatre can seem pretty daunting. In a world where who you know and being in the right place at the right time can be crucial, getting a foot in the door can be hard. Theatre jobs, from producing and front of house work to directing and stage management all tend to require some experience, and when it’s hard to find the experience without a job it’s easy to get stuck in a catch-22.

The answer comes in the form of unpaid jobs. Most theatre practitioners will have ‘paid their dues’ to get their start, i.e. done some unpaid work. This is less true of actors, as timing, casting and talent make up most of the business, however they will tend to do a series of smaller parts before taking on leads or long running characters. For front of house and backstage theatre jobs, unpaid experience is the unfortunate norm.

Volunteering In The Theatre

Volunteering is one of the most prevalent ways of getting theatre experience. The theatre as an art form is not well known for huge budgets unless the company is a large national or international company or is part of a wider conglomerate on Broadway or The West End. This means that most theatres can’t afford to keep all of their front of house staff on contract/with a wage, and have to have volunteers. Theatre jobs in front of house management, producing, admin and press often stem from audience interaction positions, so front of house volunteering is a great way to get some experience.

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