Work With Us
Teaching Artists
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University (WFT@BU) is always looking for passionate teaching artists to join our team! Teaching artists are contracted on a freelance, per class, basis, and work a variety of schedules based on semester needs and teacher availability. Both weekday and weekend hours as well as school vacation and summer programs.
Wheelock Family Theatre faculty is composed of individuals with a wide range of experience both as teachers and as theatre artists with experience working with students pre-k through high school. Areas of focus include Creative Drama, Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, Music Directors, Early Childhood, Shakespeare, Clowning, Puppeting, and more!
Interested in joining our faculty? Tell us about yourself! Please send resume, and/or a summary of work experience to: Jeri Hammond, Director of Education at JeriH@bu.edu.
Designers & Technicians
We’re always looking to expand our current list of designers and technicians. Please email a copy of your current resume with a personal statement to Steve Vieira Production Manager. For personal statements, we welcome applicants to choose between submitting a written statement of up to 1 page, or an up to 2-minute video recorded statement.
Staff & Administrative
ARTS INCLUSION SPECIALIST, Summer 2024
The Arts Inclusion Specialist is vital to the success of Wheelock Family Theatre at BU’s Education Program and its mission to be a theatre for all. The Arts Inclusion Specialist supports students in grades pre-K to 12 during an 8-week-long theatre arts summer program. Program Dates are June 24 – Aug 16. Program hours are generally 9 am to 3:30 pm, with some programs running 12 pm to 6:30 pm There is a mandatory Professional Development on June 16 and the Arts Inclusion specialist will work an additional week before the start of the program. CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and how to apply.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS, 2024/2025 Season Productions
The Associate Director (AD) will work alongside the production’s Director, creative team, performers, technical team, and WFT@BU’s staff to help deliver and maintain the highest possible production values throughout the production. The AD plays key roles in supporting the Director’s vision for the production and production process, in the following areas: youth performer education, growth, & development; rehearsal room culture; artistic excellence. CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and how to apply.
Front of House Manager, Part-Time
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University is currently seeking a part-time Front of House Manager. Established in 1981, Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University (WFT) has provided affordable and award-winning, professional theatre and theatre arts education to families in the greater Boston area through an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and access. Under the direction of the Audience Services Manager, the Front of House Manger will contribute to the audience experience by acting as the first point of contact for patrons attending performances.
Front of House staff are expected to offer the highest level of customer service possible to all patrons, board members, staff, and members of the general public.
Technical Director Full-Time
The College of Fine Arts at Boston University seeks a Technical Director (TD) for Wheelock Family Theatre. This position plans, organizes, manages and participates in the scenic construction process for all mainstage shows, special events and year-round WFT Education productions. Since 1981, Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University (WFT@BU) has provided affordable and award-winning, professional theatre and theatre arts education to families in the greater Boston area through an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and access. The TD is a hands-on position, requiring an experienced set builder and cost estimator, who ensures that all materials for purchase or rental are procured on time and on budget. The TD works closely with technical staff hired on a per show basis in the roles of Properties Designer, Scenic Charge, Lead Electrician, Sound Engineer and all designers. Participation in the design process is essential. Experience and expertise in drafting working drawings, ideally using VectorWorks or AutoCAD, is important. The TD attends all production meetings and technical rehearsals and maintains the built shows scenery during the run. Time management is a crucial skill and the TD will be an effective planner and create a realistic build schedule for each project. This position reports to the WFT Production Manager.
WFT@BU is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note all newly hired employees, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).
