Casting Director

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, please apply for the position. 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.  

This role requires deep knowledge of the Atlanta artistic community and a strong commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships with Atlanta-based performers, agents, educators, and arts organizations. In parallel, the Casting Director strategically manages national casting relationships by maintaining and expanding the Alliance Theatre’s established partnerships with NYC casting offices and other industry collaborators.   

The Casting Director serves as a key artistic ambassador for the institution, helping to build ensembles and creative collaborations that reflect the Alliance Theatre’s commitment to artistic excellence, innovation and service.  

Primary Responsibilities  

Production Casting Leadership  

Lead and manage casting for all Alliance Theatre productions and programming, including but not limited to: 

• 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  

Oversee casting for all new work development initiatives and artistic presentations, including but not limited to:  

• 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.  

The Casting Director will:  

• 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 compliance with Actors' Equity/LORT and TYA  

Qualifications  

• Significant knowledge of nonprofit theater casting practices and Equity processes  

• Experience casting musicals, plays, developmental workshops, and youth programming  

• Established relationships with national agents, managers, and casting professionals  

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills  

• Demonstrated commitment to artist representation that reflects the city of Atlanta  

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced artistic environment  

• Passion for new work development and collaborative artistic process  

• A Joyful spirit excited by the opportunity to contribute to one of the country’s leading regional theaters during a period of significant artistic growth, innovation and radical service.