Auditions & Employment

2023 Season Auditions/Interviews

for reference here is our 2023 Season


Open Auditions for The Addams Family: 
Friday March 10. 
4-7pm. by Appointment.

(sign up for appointment here)

- Prepare your choice of one full contemporary musical theater song.
- Singing a song from the show is AOK.
- If you cannot make the audition in person, you are welcome to send an audio audition to AUDITIONS@lostnationtheater.org no later than 7pm Friday March 10.
- Make sure to complete the audition form
- audition songs & sides here

CallBacks by invitation/appointment Saturday, March 11th

Students age 11/12-19 interested in Addams Family, Check Out This Information

• LNT attends the NETC Regional Auditions in March.

• LNT may also be holding auditions in NYC, but that is not certain

• Those who have Auditioned for LNT within the past 6 months need not Audition again (unless specifically requested). Please do inform LNT of your interest.
• Professional actors, not attending NETC Auditions, may send cover letter, p/r, along with any links to work examples by Email  (note LNT will not view any work that needs to be dowloaded), or snail mail to:
  Lost Nation Theater
  39 Main Street-City Hall  Montpelier, VT 05602
  attn: 2023 casting   
  Please - NO PHONE CALLS

2023 Production Staff 

Become a part of our team!

Available Staff Positions May Include:

Production Stage Manager/Stage Manager

Our Stage Managers Assist with all aspects of production, as well as properties and run crew. Assist with daily facility maintenance duties assigned. Will Serve as stage manager for between 1 and 3 mainstage productions and assist + work properties on the others. Experience with props and sewing a plus.

Lost Nation Theater is a small professional company with many positions being hybrid to work in many different aspects of the company. Rehearsal Schedule is 8 hours a day 6 days a week with the exception of tech week which will be more. In addition to mainstage performances LNT has special events and celebrations that stage management is involved in. The ideal candidate will be hard working, have an interest in props, eager to learn and work with many departments. Weekly stipend, housing provided. Non- Union. Send letter, resume, references, examples of paperwork to jobs@lostnationtheater.org 

Available Design Positions:

Several 2023 production design positions (including, costumes, scenic, sound, and projections) are available!
Feel free to complete this application form:  https://forms.gle/VYH8RSZxti5KCkqr7

Costume Designer
LNT seeking hands-on costume designer for several shows in the season.
Most LNT shows are a combination of pulling & tailoring; sourcing; and building.

Scenic Designers
LNT seeking hands-on scenic  designers for several shows in the 2023 Season.
Scenic designer is required to do their own painting. (Assistance available)

Designers are hired on a per project/production basis. 

Available Intern Positions:

Costuming Intern 

Interns work in supportive environment alongside professionals, assisting with all aspects of production  Intern will assist Costume Designers with all aspects of costume design, construction, and wardrobe for 2 MainStage productions and 2-3 educational productions. Opportunity for lead design on Edu shows - including Frozen Jr. As time allows, Intern may also assist House Manager with various Front of House procedures such as box office, concessions, and overseeing volunteers. Intern will also assist with daily theater maintenance.
Mid-May through August 10; possibly through to Oct 22, 2022 for right candidate. Weekly stipend, housing provided.

Excellent opportunity for college-level candidates. Send letter, resume, references, and support materials to Kathleen Keenan at: jobs@lostnationtheater.org

Stage Management Intern  

LOST NATION THEATER, an award winning small professional company, named one of the “best regional theaters in America” by the NY Drama League, is seeking a bright, energetic, self-motivated, and
ensemble-oriented artist with strong communication and organizational skills for its Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) Internship.

Interns work in supportive environment alongside professionals, assisting with all aspects of production ASM Intern will assist Production Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager with all aspects of production, as well as properties and run crew, for 2 MainStage productions. ASM Intern will also oversee and act as Stage Manager for up to 3 educational productions. Intern will also assist with daily theater maintenance. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Experience with properties, carpentry, lighting, sound, and sewing a plus.

Mid-May through August 12, possibly thru 10/22/23 for right candidate. Weekly stipend, housing provided. Enjoy urban sophistication with small town charm in Vermont‘s Capitol, one of the “best 100 small arts towns in the country”.

Excellent opportunity for college-level candidates. Send letter, resume, references, and support materials to Kathleen Keenan at: jobs@lostnationtheater.org

Lost Nation Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing is provided (within walking distance if necessary)
Please Email a resume with references and cover letter . 
Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
No Phone calls please. 

Lost Nation Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer
LNT works with AEA Actors via the Special Appearance Contract.  

Costume Volunteers

Assist the variety of costume designers working on LNT's mainstage shows, including building/altering, organization, wardrobe/laundry, and possibly collaboration. Full Design opportunities may be available for Theater FOR Kids BY Kids productions. Contact Production Stage Manager.