Performers
Collected Works welcomes applications from experienced actors and dancers who are inspired by our practice. You can submit a CV at any time by mail to the company’s address, 282 Franconia, San Francisco, CA 94110 and your information will be kept on file for reference.
Auditions for performers are held by invitation only for each production as occasion arises. Calls for dancers and actors are made here at the web site as well as through industry channels. Please do not send bulky email attachments as they will not be stored. All applications will be acknowledged and we will contact you if we would like to make an appointment.
Design Artists
Collected Works is always happy to hear from both experienced and emerging design artists who are excited by the variety and specialisms of design installation and scenography. You can submit at any time by mail to the company’s address, 282 Franconia, San Francisco, 94110 and your information will be kept on file for reference.
Collected Works’ incorporates design skills across the spectrum of construction, props, scenic painting, set dressing and costume. Whenever possible, prospective design artists are invited for informal interview as occasion demands. Web links to view examples of your work are always welcome. Please ensure that your CV or letter tells us as much as possible about your design interests and skills. Please do not send bulky email attachments as they will not be stored. All applications will be acknowledged and we will contact you if we would like to meet you in due course.
Stage Management, Lightning and Sound Technicians
Collected Works’ offers challenging, creatively satisfying opportunities for crew members with expertise and enthusiasm for stage management, lighting, sound and special effects. You can submit a CV at any time by mail to the company’s address, 282 Franconia, San Francisco, CA 94110 and your information will be kept on file for reference.
Productions generally entail a demanding level of site logistics and rigging. Prospective crew members are usually invited for interview as occasion arises. Recruitment for production and performance staff is advertised here at the web site as well as through the usual industry channels. All enquiries are acknowledged and we will contact you if we would like to meet you.
Internships and Work Experience Opportunities
From time to time, Collected Works is able to offer temporary opportunities to gain practical experience in most aspects of our work, including administration, producing, project management, marketing and education, participation and outreach. Collected Works values internships and work experience as a partnership of shared interests. Activity takes place both at the company office and in the field, depending on the company’s production at the time.
In your letter you should tell us why you are attracted to Collected Works and enclose a CV that details relevant interests, training, qualifications, skills and experience. Applications are welcome by mail to 282 Franconia, San Francisco, CA 94110 or by email. Your application will be acknowledged and we will contact you if we require any further information. If a potential opportunity arises, we will arrange to meet you for interview.
General Inquiries
If you are interested in working with the company in the future, please email or mail your CV with a cover letter telling us what attracts you to Collected Works and we will keep your details on file for future reference.
Volunteers
Collected Works actively encourages volunteering as a means to learning new skills, gaining useful experience and meeting new people. We hope that volunteering with us will be inspiring, creatively satisfying and fun.
There are numerous opportunities to get involved in the making and presentation of the company’s work, whatever your interests and personal circumstances. This might be in assisting in the design and construction of the sets, props and costumes for a show, or by acting as a steward during performances. Volunteers are not paid and we can be flexible with individual availability. In most cases we aim to provide a small contribution towards daily travel expenses.