Jobs at a theatre?

I'm sorry if this questions sounds very nieve, but it is something that I was wondering about. I am moving to NYC in about two weeks, and would love to work in a theatre.

Now, I am obviously not talking about acting or anything. I just want to sell concessions or merchandise. Are these sorts of jobs just hired by regular application process like you would hire at a McDonalds?

Also, has anyone worked at a job like this?

Thanks in advance for answering. Again, I hope that I don't sound nieve, or stupid. I'd love to work at one, and would just like to know. Thanks!

"Now, I am obviously not talking about acting or anything. I just want to sell concessions or merchandise. Are these sorts of jobs just hired by regular application process like you would hire at a McDonalds?"

Yes AND no. While the application process is the same, it is very rare to get a job without actually knowing someone who does hiring.

Good luck! That's neat you are moving to NYC.

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Also check out these merchandise companies:

http://www.maxmerch.com/
http://www.marqueemerchandise.com/
http://www.araca.com/merchandise.html

Theater refreshment corp. pays very little for too many hours, but I'm sure you can get hired by them and get a foot in the door. When you're working in a theater in any capacity, you network, make connections, and move into other jobs that way.

Another way to get your foot in the door is starting with volunteer or paid (off bway) ushering.

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