Casting Director

woodruffcenter; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance Theatre Casting Director at Woodruff Arts Center leads casting strategy and execution across the organization’s artistic portfolio. Working closely with Artistic Directors, Casting Associate, directors, producers, stage management, and staff, the role guides all casting activities from productions to developmental programs.

It emphasizes building strong relationships with Atlanta-based actors, local talent networks, and national casting offices to ensure inclusive casting and

Qualifications

• Experience leading casting for multiple productions.
• Ability to collaborate with directors, producers, and staff.
• Strong knowledge of local talent pool in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casting for productions, workshops, and educational initiatives across the Alliance Theatre portfolio.
• Lead casting strategy in partnership with Artistic Directors, Casting Associate, and external collaborators.
• Develop relationships with local actors, unions, and national casting offices to access diverse talent.

Skills

Casting

Leadership

Collaboration

Arts administration

Job description

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports to: Controller and Head of Administration

FLSA: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Employment Status : Regular/Full time The Alliance Theatre is committed to deeply expansive outreach and recruitment in all areas of our work, including play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, engagement of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

We are committed to building a widely representative workplace that reflects our city of Atlanta and encourage all applicants who are committed to contributing to an allied work environment to apply for a role with us without feeling they need to meet every single qualification of the position. If you're excited by this role and the job description aligns with you and the work you are passionate about doing, Necessary accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Alliance Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law.

POSTION SUMMARY

The Alliance Theater Casting Director is a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary member of the artistic team, leading casting strategy and execution across the organization's full artistic portfolio. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Directors, Casting Associate, directors, producers, stage management, artistic staff, and external casting collaborators, the Casting Director oversees all casting activities for productions, workshops, developmental programs, artistic presentations, and institutional initiatives across the Alliance Theatre.

Primary Responsibilities

Production Casting Leadership

• The Coca-Cola Stage (LORT B)
• The Hertz Stage (LORT D)
• The Goizueta Stage for Youth and Family (TYA)
• Theatre for the Very Young (TVYA) and other Educational Initiatives

New Work Development & Artistic Programs

• The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Festival
• The Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab Festival
• Workshops, readings, labs, and developmental residencies
• Artistic presentations for Engagement programming
• Alliance Theatre and Woodruff Arts Center Board meetings and other development events

Local Talent Advocacy

The Alliance Theatre is committed to being Atlanta's National Theater - deeply rooted in and accountable to the artistic community of Atlanta.

• Maintain strong familiarity with Atlanta-based actors, musicians, and multidisciplinary performers
• Actively advocate for local talent within casting conversations and creative team discussions
• Attend local productions, showcases, universities, conservatories, and community events to identify emerging artists
• Build relationships with local arts organizations, educators, training programs, and artist networks
• Lead and attend the Alliance Theatre's established open call sessions
• Develop new and innovative strategies to increase access for Atlanta-based performers and historically underrepresented artists
• Help cultivate sustainable artistic pathways for local performers into Alliance productions and the broader national theater field

National Casting Partnerships

The Casting Director will serve as the primary liaison between the Alliance and external casting offices, strengthening collaborative relationships with the Alliance Theatre's established NYC casting offices and national industry partners. They will align casting strategies with producing models that include co-productions, transfers, and commercially enhanced development.

Actors Equity Association The Casting Director will ensure comp