Jobs at a theatre?

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 1:18am

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!

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 4:34am

Updated On: 5/2/09 at 04:34 AM

[Fosse76]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 10:28am

"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.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 10:42am

Thanks guys. I expected a snide remark, but instead so far you all have been really helpful so haha, thank you for not ridiculing me.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:02am

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

[WOSQ]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:09am

Look up Theatre Refreshment Corp. They staff and run the bars in many theatres.

[HaveToFinishTheHat]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:17am

Also check out these merchandise companies:

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

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:20am

I've seen the bar/refreshment group advertise on Playbill Jobs before. I've also seen ads for Marquee Merchandising on there before.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:21am

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.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 8/18/08 at 11:50am

Thanks again everyone. Does anyone know if the Theatre Refreshment Corp. has a website?

I'm moving to NYC to go to college, and I wanted to pick up some extra money on the side working somewhere that I think I would enjoy.