Child Actor Supervisor

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Guthrie Store discount

Affinity Groups

Job summary

The Guthrie Theater is seeking a Child Actor Supervisor to oversee rehearsals and performances for A Christmas Carol. This temporary, part-time role ensures child actors are safe, focused, and properly escorted between rehearsal spaces, dressing rooms, and stages.

The schedule runs Tuesday through Sunday from Oct 6 to Dec 27, 2026, with 25–40 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required, and the position emphasizes the company values of Artistic Excellence, Community, DEIA, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children required.
• Basic knowledge of theater terminology and stage directions.
• Experience in theater preferred; knowledge of theater games and warm-ups is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication and strong organizational skills.
• Able to move multiple flights of stairs and lift at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise child actors per Actors Equity Association regulations.
• Meet and escort child actors to rehearsal/dressing rooms and lead daily warm-ups.
• Maintain focus and safety; coordinate with Stage Manager and Run Sheets.
• Ensure a safe, productive working environment and uphold Guthrie values.

Skills

Child supervision

Theater terminology

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department: Company Management

Reports to: Company Manager/General Management Associate

Compensation: $16.37 per hour

Benefits: Non-Benefits Eligible

POSITION SUMMARY

Child Actor Supervisors are responsible for supervising child actors in rehearsal and performance for the Guthrie’s production of A Christmas Carol. This position oversees all child actor activity and behavior offstage and in the rehearsal and dressing rooms. Child Actor Supervisors ensure all child actors remain safe and focused for their work. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

This role is temporary and part-time. The schedule required for this role will be Tuesdays – Sundays from October 6 – December 27, 2026, excluding November 26, December 24 and December 25. Hours will vary depending on the weekly rehearsal and performance schedules, ranging between 25 - 40 hours a week. Child Actor Supervisors must be consistently available to work Tuesday – Friday evenings and Saturday – Sunday daytime and evening hours. Occasional weekday daytime hours are required for tech rehearsals and matinee performances.

The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams that are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Child Actor Supervision

• Supervise child actors per Actors Equity Association regulations.
• Meet child actors before their call time and escort them to rehearsal and/or dressing rooms once in performance.
• Lead and maintain daily warm-ups prior to rehearsal and performance.
• Help child actors stay focused and attentive during rehearsal, following the directions as given by the Stage Manager and elevating issues as necessary.
• Accompany child actors to their entrances and pick them up at exits as required.
• Manage and support child actors to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment.
• Foster a work environment of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

2. Administration

• Keep track of each child’s entrances, exits, props, and costume changes.
• Work with stage management to develop and manage child actor Run Sheets.
• Collaborate and communicate with the other Child Actor Supervisors to maintain consistency across the team.

ESESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience working with children required.
• Basic knowledge of theater terminology and stage directions.
• Experience in theater preferred, and knowledge of theater games and warm-ups is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication on an interpersonal and group level.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
• Can repeatedly move up and down flights of stairs in various areas of the theater, including in low light conditions and during emergencies.
• Can lift/move/carry a minimum of 25 lbs., read in low light conditions, twist and bend frequently, pick up items from the floor, and stand for long periods of time regularly throughout a work shift.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater. Must be available Tuesdays – Sundays from October 6 – December 27, 2026, excluding November 26, December 24 and December 25.
• Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Guthrie relies on the talents of many artists and staff, both on and off the stage, to create powerful works of theater at the Guthrie. We are dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference. Acknowledging that there are many identities that are underrepresented in the theater overall, the Guthrie strongly encourages candidates who bring diversity of identity, experience and thought to apply. We also acknowledge that candidates can have unique and non-linear and transferable skills. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification but have transferrable skills and passion for our mission and vision.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

Be a part of a leading non-profit organization that is committed to serving not only the local Twin Cities community but the industry as a whole. In addition to a competitive salary, the Guthrie offers attractive employee benefits and staff perks, subject to plan or policy terms.

Sick Time: One hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked (in concurrence with the Minneapolis and State of Minnesota Sick and Safe Time requirements)

Transportation: Subsidized passes for Metro Transit buses and trains; Discounted pre-tax monthly ramp parking

Complimentary Tickets: To all Guthrie productions

Discounted Tickets: To all shows produced by the Guthrie and to some performances hosted by the Guthrie

Classes and Camps: Discounts to Guthrie classes and camps

Other Employee Perks: Wellness Program; Guthrie Store discount; Affinity Groups

ABOUT THE GUTHRIE

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization. Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility. The Guthrie Theater is located in the historic Mill District along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the largest city in the state, Minneapolis offers a large variety of parks, lakes, great food, festivals, malls and more.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position.