CAREERS AT DCPA
Working at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is working with a passionate group of artists, professionals and theatre lovers to create unforgettable experiences for everyone in our local and national communities.
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Our job openings include permanent and seasonal positions, internships, and audition notices. We are a not-for-profit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.
OUR MISSION
We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.
OUR VISION
To create a more connected community lifted up and drawn together by storytelling and shared experiences.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Casting Statement
The Denver Center intends to lead all decisions from selecting each play to the final bow, with empathy and respect. We acknowledge that race, gender, ethnicity and physical abilities of the actors on stage have meaning, and we want to be mindful of that throughout our practices. Our casting process will be led with thoughtfulness and appreciation of the artists we encounter, and any level of discrimination will not be tolerated. We do not want to assume that the space you are entering or have entered is fully inclusive of your needs but instead want to create an environment and expand our conditions that allows for your multi-faceted personhood to thrive and feel welcome.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
DCPA CABARET
Check back for additional audition dates, including dates for our upcoming 2026/2027 production.
DCPA THEATRE COMPANY & EDUCATION 2026-2027 Season Auditions
**The DCPA Theatre Company season will be announced on Tuesday, April 14th **
LOS ANGELES Equity Audition Dates
TBD
Please refer to the Equity breakdown that will be released for audition information.
DENVER Non-Equity Audition Dates
Thursday, April 23rd & Friday, April 24th
10:00am-5:00pm
Lunch: 1:00pm-2:00pm
DENVER Equity Audition Dates
Monday, May April 27th
10:00am-6:00pm
Lunch: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Equity audition dates are for members only. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
EQUITY CONTRACT(S)
LORT B (The Wolf) Minimum- $1,213/wk
LORT C-2 (The Kilstrom) Minimum- $1,114/wk
LORT D (The Singleton & The Jones) Minimum- $889/wk
DCPA Theatre Company pays above LORT B minimums across all its stages
APPOINTMENTS
We are not accepting video submissions at this time.
Beginning at 10am (MST) on Wednesday April 15th, 2026, performers will request a DENVER audition appointment by clicking a link on this webpage. Auditions will be given on a first come, first serve basis- date and time requests may not be granted. Appointments will be assigned during regular business hours, Monday through Friday- please allow a 48-hour response time after signing up. Actors will have the option to submit digital copies of their headshot and resume at time of sign-up.
Performers will receive an email confirmation with audition details and a 30-minute window in which their appointment will take place. We will be seeing 10 actors per 30-minute window. A 3-minute audition package length will be strictly enforced.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
PERSONNEL (In Attendance)
Grady Soapes (he/him), CSA- DCPA Director of Casting
SEEKING
Performers for a variety of roles for the 2026-2027 season. Character descriptions will be available after the April 14th season announcement.
These auditions are for performers 18+ years of age. Any auditions for youth performers will be held at a later date.
PREPARATION
Two contrasting monologues. Singers should prepare a song from a musical standard and may forgo one monologue in lieu of song. Total audition package should be no longer than 3 minutes (singers may forgo a monologue in lieu of song). An accompanist will be provided for in-person auditions.
We offer internships to students and graduates for specific positions across our organization. If there are no current listings posted here, please do not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Check back soon for future internship opportunities.
Stage Management Apprenticeship
The Stage Management Apprenticeship at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience for aspiring stage managers. This prestigious paid program allows apprentices to work alongside seasoned professionals in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, gaining invaluable skills in coordinating all aspects of a production, from pre-production to rehearsal to performances. With exposure to a wide range of productions in a variety of performing spaces—apprentices will develop the expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic world of stage management, all while contributing to the success of one of the country’s leading cultural institutions.
3 to 5 full-time paid apprenticeships are available per season. Apprentice tracks will vary in length based on show assignments.
Dates and Hours
Positions are available during the Denver Center’s Season, typically August through May, varying in length from 10-40 weeks.
Hours range from 28-52 hours a week over a 6-day work week.
Hours worked in excess of 40 a week or 12 daily will be paid at overtime rate (1.5x).
Housing provided for apprentices with Point of Origin over 50 miles from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Application Process:
You will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references and a paperwork sample.
Applications will be accepted during the month of February for the following season. You can apply on the DCPA Careers page through the “View Current Openings” link. Interviews will be conducted in person or remotely during the month of April.
If you have questions about the apprenticeship program, please email us at SMApprenticeship@dcpa.org .
PLAY SUBMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in sharing your work with the Denver Center Theatre Company.
We are currently taking a pause with our submission process, as we reimagine both our literary department and submissions procedures. We will update this page once a new process is determined.
In regards to former submissions, due to the volume of inquiries that we’ve received, we do not have the capacity to respond to every query. We appreciate your patience as we read every submission and give each script careful consideration. A member of our staff will reach out if we have interest in further discussing your submission.
If you have questions for our literary department, please email us at literary@dcpa.org.
PLAY SUBMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in sharing your work with us. The Denver Center Theatre Company reads script submissions on a year-round, rolling basis. If you’d like us to read and consider your work, please be sure to fully review our script policy below to determine if your play fits within our submission guidelines. Any additional questions may be sent to literary@dcpa.org.
Submission Parameters:
- Local self-submission or agent submission only.
The Denver Center Theatre Company accepts self-submitted work from playwrights from our region (CO, MT, WY, ID, UT, NE, NM, AZ).Unsolicited scripts from playwrights outside this region must be submitted through a theatrical literary agent or manager.
- Full-Length plays and musicals only.
DCTC produces full-length classics, world premieres, contemporary plays, and musicals. Adaptations will be considered if you have secured underlying rights. DCTC does not accept children’s theatre plays, but Theatre for Young Audiences work may be sent to education@dcpa.org. Colorado teen playwrights can learn more about the DCPA Middle School and High School Playwriting Competition here.
- Cast size 8 or fewer.
Plays that require a cast of 9+ performers cannot be considered at this time, and plays with casts of 6 or fewer will have a greater chance of fitting upcoming programming opportunities.
- Electronic submissions only.
Please send scripts as either .pdf, .doc, or .docx. If you submit a musical, please include demo recordings of the music or archival footage. We cannot accept hard-copy submissions at this time.
- Unproduced vs Produced status disclosed.
All unproduced work will be considered for development in the Colorado New Play Summit. To qualify for CNPS, a script must not have any past productions or upcoming productions scheduled, but it should be polished enough to be ready for workshop and presentation. A past workshop or reading does not count as a production. We accept and read submissions year-round, but plays submitted after May 1st are not likely to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming CNPS.Previously produced scripts will be considered for future programming in our main season only.
PROCESS FOR PLAYWRIGHTS WITH AGENTS
Playwrights with representation, please have your theatrical literary agent or manager submit your play to DCTC’s literary department at literary@dcpa.org or by emailing our literary staff directly.
PROCESS FOR LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS WITHOUT AGENTS
To be considered for local self-submission (CO, MT, WY, ID, UT, NE, NM, AZ), please include the following with your script:
- Play title and playwright’s name
- Character breakdown that includes cast size and requirements
- Brief playwright bio, including state of origin/residence that qualifies you for local submission
- List of the script’s workshop and production history, including any upcoming events
- Brief statement (no more than 200 words) describing why DCTC is the right home for your project. Please review the following webpages to determine if your play’s themes and style connect with our theatre’s mission and programming:
- Local playwright submissions may be sent by email to literary@dcpa.org.
***Due to the high volume of scripts we receive, the literary department cannot personally respond to every submission. We appreciate your patience as we read every submission and give each script careful consideration. If we’re interested in discussing your submission further, we will follow up with you directly.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2025-2026 Auditions
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Casting Statement
The Denver Center intends to lead all decisions from selecting each play to the final bow, with empathy and respect. We acknowledge that race, gender, ethnicity and physical abilities of the actors on stage have meaning, and we want to be mindful of that throughout our practices. Our casting process will be led with thoughtfulness and appreciation of the artists we encounter, and any level of discrimination will not be tolerated. We do not want to assume that the space you are entering or have entered is fully inclusive of your needs but instead want to create an environment and expand our conditions that allows for your multi-faceted personhood to thrive and feel welcome.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
DCPA Theatre Company, Cabaret & Education 2025-2026 Season Auditions
DCPA has completed their season auditions and EPA’s in both Los Angeles, California and Denver, Colorado.
Show specific auditions will take place throughout our season (locally and nationally) at which point individual breakdowns will be released for the roles we will be seeking.
At this point in time, we are not accepting video submissions to be considered for the season or for any specific show.
To view the 2025/2026 Character Descriptions and Show information click HERE.
We offer internships to students and graduates for specific positions across our organization. If there are no current listings posted here, please do not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Check back soon for future internship opportunities.
Stage Management Apprenticeship
The Stage Management Apprenticeship at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience for aspiring stage managers. This prestigious paid program allows apprentices to work alongside seasoned professionals in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, gaining invaluable skills in coordinating all aspects of a production, from pre-production to rehearsal to performances. With exposure to a wide range of productions in a variety of performing spaces—apprentices will develop the expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic world of stage management, all while contributing to the success of one of the country’s leading cultural institutions.
3 to 5 full-time paid apprenticeships are available per season. Apprentice tracks will vary in length based on show assignments.
Dates and Hours
Positions are available during the Denver Center’s Season, typically August through May, varying in length from 10-40 weeks.
Hours range from 28-52 hours a week over a 6-day work week.
Hours worked in excess of 40 a week or 12 daily will be paid at overtime rate (1.5x).
Housing provided for apprentices with Point of Origin over 50 miles from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Application Process:
You will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references and a paperwork sample.
Applications will be accepted during the month of February for the following season. You can apply on the DCPA Careers page through the “View Current Openings” link. Interviews will be conducted in person or remotely during the month of April.
If you have questions about the apprenticeship program, please email us at SMApprenticeship@dcpa.org .
PLAY SUBMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in sharing your work with the Denver Center Theatre Company.
We are currently taking a pause with our submission process, as we reimagine both our literary department and submissions procedures. We will update this page once a new process is determined.
In regards to former submissions, due to the volume of inquiries that we’ve received, we do not have the capacity to respond to every query. We appreciate your patience as we read every submission and give each script careful consideration. A member of our staff will reach out if we have interest in further discussing your submission.
If you have questions for our literary department, please email us at literary@dcpa.org.
PLAY SUBMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in sharing your work with us. The Denver Center Theatre Company reads script submissions on a year-round, rolling basis. If you’d like us to read and consider your work, please be sure to fully review our script policy below to determine if your play fits within our submission guidelines. Any additional questions may be sent to literary@dcpa.org.
Submission Parameters:
- Local self-submission or agent submission only.
The Denver Center Theatre Company accepts self-submitted work from playwrights from our region (CO, MT, WY, ID, UT, NE, NM, AZ).Unsolicited scripts from playwrights outside this region must be submitted through a theatrical literary agent or manager.
- Full-Length plays and musicals only.
DCTC produces full-length classics, world premieres, contemporary plays, and musicals. Adaptations will be considered if you have secured underlying rights. DCTC does not accept children’s theatre plays, but Theatre for Young Audiences work may be sent to education@dcpa.org. Colorado teen playwrights can learn more about the DCPA Middle School and High School Playwriting Competition here.
- Cast size 8 or fewer.
Plays that require a cast of 9+ performers cannot be considered at this time, and plays with casts of 6 or fewer will have a greater chance of fitting upcoming programming opportunities.
- Electronic submissions only.
Please send scripts as either .pdf, .doc, or .docx. If you submit a musical, please include demo recordings of the music or archival footage. We cannot accept hard-copy submissions at this time.
- Unproduced vs Produced status disclosed.
All unproduced work will be considered for development in the Colorado New Play Summit. To qualify for CNPS, a script must not have any past productions or upcoming productions scheduled, but it should be polished enough to be ready for workshop and presentation. A past workshop or reading does not count as a production. We accept and read submissions year-round, but plays submitted after May 1st are not likely to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming CNPS.Previously produced scripts will be considered for future programming in our main season only.
PROCESS FOR PLAYWRIGHTS WITH AGENTS
Playwrights with representation, please have your theatrical literary agent or manager submit your play to DCTC’s literary department at literary@dcpa.org or by emailing our literary staff directly.
PROCESS FOR LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS WITHOUT AGENTS
To be considered for local self-submission (CO, MT, WY, ID, UT, NE, NM, AZ), please include the following with your script:
- Play title and playwright’s name
- Character breakdown that includes cast size and requirements
- Brief playwright bio, including state of origin/residence that qualifies you for local submission
- List of the script’s workshop and production history, including any upcoming events
- Brief statement (no more than 200 words) describing why DCTC is the right home for your project. Please review the following webpages to determine if your play’s themes and style connect with our theatre’s mission and programming:
- Local playwright submissions may be sent by email to literary@dcpa.org.
***Due to the high volume of scripts we receive, the literary department cannot personally respond to every submission. We appreciate your patience as we read every submission and give each script careful consideration. If we’re interested in discussing your submission further, we will follow up with you directly.
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