We’d like to expand and update our roster of SW Washington and Portland-area theater professionals: directors, music directors, choreographers, designers, stage managers, technicians, teachers, makeup artists, musicians and other artists that intersect with theatre. If you are interested in working with MPA, please submit a current résumé, a link to your portfolio or images/video of your work if you have them, and your responses to the prompts below through the medium(s) that allow(s) you to express yourself most comfortably and completely (video, audio recording, and/or writing). 
  • Tell us about the scope of your experience and if you have areas of focus or specialization. 
  • Is there a particular kind of work that most interests or excites you?
  • If you have experience specifically in theatre with youth, or teaching, what are the unique opportunities and/or challenges? 
  • And most of all, we want to hear about you, who you are as a human being and a theatre professional, and what conditions make it possible for you to thrive and do your very best work. 
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Please submit to KrisHeller@MetropolitanPerformingArts.org including “MPA Hiring Call [Your Name]” in the subject line. We prefer if you send all supporting documents as a single PDF. Recordings can be sent as a file or a link to Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube. Please also include 2 references. 

MPA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, gender, marital status, physical/mental ability, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We seek to actively promote diversity in everything we do.

Current Job Openings

Teaching Artists
All teaching artists are independent contractors. We have a list of objectives that each class should cover, but how you teach those objectives would be up to your lesson planning. All teaching artists will need to pass a background check. Applicants should have strong classroom management skills and experience working with children. Teaching artists are the lifeblood of our organization! 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING FOR OUR SEASON 14, PLEASE EMAIL KrisHeller@MetropolitanPerformingArts.org
Season 13 Classes Schedule and Description
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MUSIC INSTRUCTOR (Piano Studies and Private Vocal / Piano Lessons)
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SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS (On Call)
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Stage Managers
Stage Managers are independent contractors. Applicants should have strong management skills and experience. Please keep in mind that many of our productions are educationally based with youth ages 6-12 or 8-18.  
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Antigone (Teen Conservatory Performance)
*Stipend - $500
Audition & Callback (During Class Time) 5:45pm-7:15pm: April 12
Rehearsals:
     Wednesdays 5:45pm-8:30pm, during class time, extended (April 26. May 3, 17, 24, 31. 
     Thursdays 5-8pm (April 27. May 4, 18, 25)
     Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm (May 6, 13, 20, 27)
     Sundays 1-6pm (May 7) 
     Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm (May 21, 28)
Tech Rehearsal: Thursday, June 1st 5pm-9pm
Performances:
     Friday, June 2nd at 7:30pm
     Saturday, June 3rd at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
     Sunday, June 4th at 2:00pm

The Sound of Music: Youth Edition (3-Week Performance Intensive with youth ages 8-18)
*Stipend- $1,500
Rehearsals: Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm (July 10-28) *Must be available for entirety of camp
Performances: Friday, July 28th at 6:00pm, Saturday, July 29th at 2:00pm and 6:00pm, Sunday, July 30th at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Costume Designers
 Costume Designers are independent contractors. Stipend starts at $250 and may go up depending on the time commitment and cast size. 

Antigone (Teen Conservatory Performance)
Rehearsals start April 26. Tech Rehearsal is Thursday, June 1st 5pm-9pm Performances run June 2-4, 2023.

Merry Wives of Windsor (Community Theater, Summer in the Park Touring Performance)
Rehearsals start June 8th. Soft Tech Rehearsals are Sunday, Monday & Saturday, July 2, 3 & 8 at 4pm-8pm. Dress Rehearsals are  Saturday, July 9 at 4pm-8pm and Friday, July 14  at 6pm-9pm. 
Performances
     Saturday & Sunday, July 15th & 16th at 6:00pm and Metropolitan Performing Arts
     Saturday & Sunday, July 22nd & 23rd at 6:00pm at TBA
     Saturday & Sunday, August 5th & 6th at 6:00pm at TBA
     Saturday & Sunday, August 12th & 13th at 6:00pm at TBA

Seussical KIDS (2-Week Broadway Jr Performance Intensive with youth ages 6-12)
Rehearsals: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm (June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
Performances: Friday, June 30th at 6:00pm, Saturday, July 1st at 11:00am, Sunday, July 2nd at 2:00pm

What People are Saying About MPA

"Just went to see Heathers the Musical last night and it was amazing! The cast is outstanding and Veronica played by local high school senior, Kennidy is phenomenal! The performance gave me goosebumps from the incredible vocals to the fantastic choreography. Metropolitan Performing Arts is definitely a hidden gem and I would love to go back for future performances" - Katya Ochoa

"Went with my daughter to see Heathers. I wasn’t expecting much from such a small town theater , but I was very wrong. Wonderful performances by all involved. Will definitely be on the look out for the next performance!!!" -Katie Novosselov

"I am so impressed with Metropolitan Performing Arts! We have had such a great experience in working with them each year. Barbara Richardson has been so helpful in making sure that our daughter was getting the best of care. I also really appreciate the high quality level of costumes and props and imagination that are put into the Harry Potter LARP camps and also the performances we've seen during the years. The acting examples of the teachers and of the older students speaks well of the quality of teaching that my daughter is getting. I feel very fortunate that we have found this academy. And best of all our daughter just loves coming! We wouldn't miss it! In a day and age when money is tight, we feel it is money well spent." - Emily Ihasz

"Metropolitan Performing Arts is a wonderful performing arts school for children. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and kind. Their classes, events, and camps engage young people." - Kristin Nordberg

​"My daughter has been taking classes and performing with Metro for about a year and nothing makes her happier than being a part of this group. She has gained confidence and skills and has enjoyed every minute. She feels welcome and supported and encouraged by the warm and caring and talented staff. Metro is her "happy place." -Alia Woolfe Walsh

"My son has been with MPA since he was in 3rd grade. He came to me one day and said, "Mom, I want to be on stage." It is so amazing that there is a place like Metropolitan Performing Arts in our community to provide access to the arts for kids of all ages. Not just access, but QUALITY, authentic theater training, and classes. You've brought the passion out for my son. Thank you!​" - Gail Moore
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"Great program for kids. My daughters have learned so much about being in a show. From auditioning to take down a set and everything in between. Great teachers and great environment!" -Cristina Kennington

"My kids have been taking lessons and performing with this group for years. While always mostly happy with things in the past, after recent changes to staff and programming, we are super happy. Amazing tap and jazz teachers and some really fun acting teachers. My kids have learned so much at MPA."-Kristie Gebhard

"We found Metropolitan Performing Arts by chance when I was looking for summer activities for my daughter. She loved it and now two years later being a part of the Metro Family has been such an amazing experience for us all. She has learned so much about singing, acting & dance. The productions are phenomenal, the instructors are passionate & make classes so fun for the kids. The friendships she has made and the confidence she has gained from taking part in shows & classes in these two years are priceless. Highly recommend for anyone with kids looking to find their niche in the performing arts!" - Joanna Connelly

"Life changing experience for my daughter! There has been a dramatic improvement in her grades at school and her drive to succeed in other areas of life since joining."- Melissa Galland

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