Casting Assistant

About the position The Casting Assistant (Temp) at Huntington Theatre Company plays a crucial role in supporting the Producing Director with various administrative casting responsibilities. This part-time, temporary position is designed for individuals interested in gaining experience in the theater industry, particularly in casting. Responsibilities • Manage casting email inbox , • Maintain deep knowledge of casting best practices and union requirements , • Help schedule and take notes during director meetings related to casting , • Draft casting breakdowns and audition notices and ensure they are submitted appropriately , • Receive and process, and maintain headshot and resume filing systems (mostly digital) , • Organize, schedule, and facilitate all in-person or virtual local auditions and casting sessions including both Non-Eq and EPA's , • Collaborate with out-of-town casting directors to schedule sessions and gather materials , • Coordinate, support, and troubleshoot technology involved in 'virtual' auditions and callbacks , • Assist the Producing Director in reviewing submissions and determining which actors to invite further into the process , • Support casting off-stage actors , • Run local casting sessions and attend out-of-town sessions as needed , • Enlist additional staffing support for auditions as needed , • Communicate with actors regarding audition status , • Support casting for R&D activities including table reads and workshops Nice-to-haves • Sense of humor , • Generosity , • Optimism