Casting Director & Artistic Producer for Mainstage & New Works

Washington Drama Society Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Stage in Washington, DC seeks a Casting Director/Artistic Producer to lead the casting of mainstage productions, readings, and workshops, and to serve as deputy to the Associate Artistic Director, supporting season planning and day-to-day producing.

You will own the casting process, coordinate auditions, work with directors and playwrights, manage budgets, and ensure inclusive casting practices reflecting community stories.

Qualifications

• Experience leading casting for mainstage productions, readings, and workshops.
• Ability to collaborate with artistic leadership, directors, playwrights, and creative teams.
• Experience developing budgets and tracking casting-related expenses.
• Overseeing auditions, callbacks, and related activities; coordinating materials and schedules.
• Building relationships with talent agencies, managers, and independent artists.
• Advocating for inclusive and accessible casting practices reflecting community voices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage the casting process for mainstage productions, developmental workshops, readings, and special artistic projects throughout the season.
• Collaborate with artistic leadership, directors, playwrights, and creative teams to identify artists who support the artistic vision of each production.
• Oversee all aspects of auditions, callbacks, work sessions, and self-tape submissions, including scheduling, communication, and coordination with creative teams.
• Develop character breakdowns, audition sides, and casting materials with directors and playwrights.
• Maintain relationships with talent agencies, managers, casting offices, and independent artists.
• Advocate for inclusive and accessible casting practices that reflect the communities and stories represented onstage.
• Collaborate with general management and production departments to coordinate artist onboarding, travel, housing, and scheduling needs.

Skills

Casting process

Artistic planning

Budget management

Auditions coordination

Artist relations

Inclusive casting

Scheduling

Job description

Arena Stage in Washington, DC seeks a Casting Director/Artistic Producer to lead the casting of mainstage productions, readings, and workshops, and to serve as deputy to the Associate Artistic Director, supporting season planning and day-to-day producing.

You will own the casting process, coordinate auditions, work with directors and playwrights, manage budgets, and ensure inclusive casting practices reflecting community stories.