We’re Hiring
The Other Guise is hiring 16 positions for Summer 2026
*NEW- Techncial Director sought. Scroll down for description.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to: matthewpayne@otherguise.ca
Use Subject: 2026 Summer Jobs application
Deadline: May 8, 2026
The Other Guise Theatre Society receives many applications. Regrettably, we don’t have capacity to reply to everyone. *Please get the subject line correct or we might not see your application when we search our very full inbox.* And, please may we trouble you to name your files with your name appearing first in the name of the file? E.g. Matthew Payne resume
Other Guise strives to work with and provide opportunities for those who identify with under represented communities. Let us know if that’s you.
In your cover letter, or in the body of the email, tell us about your creative work and why you want to help run a theatre.
For all applicants:
According to the Canada Summer Jobs program, all Applicants must:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International Students are not eligible.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Other Guise Theatre is hiring for summer 2026. We are looking for students and young professionals who are passionate about the performing arts. With the generous support of Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Other Guise will be hiring strong creatives to make new work and to run a new arts venue, soon to be re-branded as The Scene. Successful candidates will test and improve venue systems, run tech and front of house, and perform in our performance spaces, including events outside in the driveway.
This is a bold new venture and we need adventurous talents who are comfortable navigating a big new project. Flexibility is key!
ALL POSITIONS act as ambassadors for the company, recruiting audiences, and seeing that the venue operates smoothly. All positions may, at times, work as ushers or other positions that support shows booked in the venue.
Folks should only consider these positions if they are comfortable interacting with public, welcoming clients who book performance spaces, and want to be part of a team establishing Victoria’s newest performing arts venue.
All positions will dedicate 40% of their time to shows and 60% to the venue operations, including clerical work, building an online auction, and organizing large parties. Technicians will be supporting the performers with their shows in the cabaret, ongoing maintenance, and with bands playing afterwards in the theatre.
Director, Producer, Stage Manager and Performers will create a cabaret show that runs seven nights a week. The show will be devised as a variety cabaret so that these team members are taking nights off. A Director who can also perform could be an asset. These positions will assist with a summer camp style production of our show Fashion Machine.
The Scene at 716 Johnson is an Unconventional Venue for the Fringe Festival, and we will be busy with performances and a bar during this period of time. It will be challenging for performers to also perform in the Fringe, so priority may be given to those who have amazing availability.
Other Guise strives to be the greenest theatre in Canada and you will assist with a waste reduction program in place that diverts 90% of waste generated away from landfill.
Time and Money:
All positions work a total of 280 hours
Canada Summer Jobs are full time placements and are paid out as 8 weeks x 35 hours weekly or 9.3 weeks x 30 hours weekly.
Summer Positions for 2026:
Technical Director
$24/hour
The Technical Director (TD) leads the implementing of technical elements for all summer programs. The TD leads the six technicians who will install the sound, lights, projections, and scenic elements. The TD and technicians will then operate the show during its run. Previous experience in carpentry, projections, lighting or sound will serve you well in this position.
Duties include
• Working with the Director to install all elements of the production, including set, lights, projection and sound
• Operate shows in a Victoria venue - The Scene
•Manage the venue at the site and direct the audience where to stand and sit for
comfort and safety during the performances
• Engage with prospective patrons
• Acting as Other Guise staff, promoting Other Guise for future shows and activities
• Collect any donations
• Track audience numbers and other data for Other Guise to use in future marketing
• Lead daily set up of the show, assist the front of house
The position requires the TD to be physically active during their day (setting up/striking the event daily). Lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required. Client service: The TD is one of the primary points of contact with clients, including other workers, audience members, event organizers. They are the faces of the company and the program. Teamwork: The Technical Director will work as a team to install, set up and operate the show. They will work together to set up each show, and assist Technicians to ensure each performance is the best it can be.
Communication: The TD will communicate with technicians, the stage manager and the
Producer and Director extensively during the rehearsal period. They will communicate with each other and Other Guise staff on a daily basis. The TD will occasionally communicate with patrons before, during, and after performances. They will also communicate with passersby wondering what is going on.
Verbal and physical communication is a vital part of how the TD interacts with others. Digital Skills: Other Guise uses the online GSuite platform to collaboratively work on documents whether working from home or the office. The TD will utilize a variety of spreadsheets and other documents to understand schedules and tasks. Email is a primary method of communication and many meetings are currently held digitally through Google Meets or Zoom. Leadership: The TD will take charge of technical aspects of the production, ensuring the day runs according to schedule and daily set-up/strike occurs smoothly.
Theatre Technician
Rate: $20/hr
Working with the Technical Director, Nadia Myroon, the technicians will install set, lighting, sound and projection equipment to support the shows running in the venue. The technicians will operate shows during their runs. Experience with live mixing bands is an asset. Previous experience in carpentry, lighting, projections or sound will serve you well in this position. Technicians will work as a team and individually to install, set up and operate shows. They may work together to set up each project, and assist each other to ensure each performance is the best it can be. Technicians will run shows on their own. In addition to operating the Summer Shows program we create, technicians will be operating additional shows booked in the Johnson street venue, The Scene. Perfomring regular maintenance and repairs is expected. Lifting objects up to 40lbs is required.
Duties include:
• Working with the Technical Director to install all elements of the production, including
set, lights, projection, and sound
• Operate shows in a Victoria venue
•Manage the venue at the site and direct the audience where to stand and sit for
comfort and safety during the performances
• Engage with prospective patrons
• Acting as Other Guise staff, promoting Other Guise for future shows and activities
• Collect donations
• Track audience numbers and other data for Other Guise to use in future marketing
Marketing Coordinator
Rate: $22/hr
The Marketing Coordinator generates income for the company, primarily through ticket purchases, donations, and sponsorships. Creativity is key. Other Guise has done unique projects and we seek a person who can translate our artistic vision and works into revenue.
The marketing coordinator will generate a marketing strategy and plan that they will execute over the course of the summer. A skilled Marketing Coordinator will parlay this job into year-round part-time work with Other Guise. This is a tall order and we will provide mentorship so we don’t set you up for failure.
Duties include:
• Create advertisements, posts, and posters
• Overseeing marketing schedules
• Draft media releases
• Assist event planning and execution
• Event duties: Capturing images and video content for social media
• Archive productions
• Drive ticket sales for all events
• Increase sponsorships
• Increase donations
• Media calls: speak to media, coordinate schedules of artists
• Maintain website event calendar
• Manage social media
Front of House Manager or Theatre attendants supervisor
Rate: $21/ hr
The Front of House Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the reception and seating areas of the theatre. They manage the venue at the site and direct the audience where to stand and sit for comfort and safety during the performances. There are multiple performance areas to manage, including: cabaret, theatre and driveway.
• Lead operational responsibility for the safety and security of the building
• Ensure all systems and procedures for security are followed at all times
• Creating schedules and ensure Front of House is staffed at all times
• Provide excellent customer service to all visitors of the theatre
• Deal with any issues raised by visitors
• Engage with prospective patrons
• Track audience numbers and other data for Other Guise to use in future marketing
• Assist with set up the show, the front of house, manage the program of work
consisting of short acts.
• Handle cash as needed
• Cover for the Box Office Manager as needed
Box Office Manager or Theatre Cashier
Rate: $21/ hr
The Theatre Cashier OR Box Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the sale of all tickets, while also being responsible for transactions and ensuring the security of money exchanged.
There are multiple events areas to manage, including performances seven nights per week in the cabaret and theatre and occasional large-scale events in the driveway.
Understanding of various online ticket platforms (Zeffy, Eventbrite, etc) is necessary.
Supervising any volunteer box office staff, including WCP’s, Ticket Sellers and Assistants
Providing excellent customer service to all attendees of a production
Ensure staff members and volunteers are properly trained to operate the ticket system and that they’re familiar with the policies and procedures
Create box office schedules
Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Producer to establish ticket prices and ensure proper collections of all taxes and fees if applicable
For each performance the Box Office Manager must deliver the house count (number of tickets sold) and identify any audience members who may have specific access requirements to the Front of House Manager.
Responsible for counting both electronic and cash transactions
Monitor and assign cash drawers to Ticket Sellers at the start of each work day and must ensure the box office takings correspond to the tickets sold
Cover for the FOH Manager as needed
Assistant Bar Manager
Rate: $21/ hr
The Assistant Bar Manager will lead the successful operation of the bars and concessions at events throughout the summer. There are two bars inside and a pop-up bar outside.
The assistant bar manager interacts with patrons in a cheerful manner, attending to their needs and questions. The assistant bar manager will sell merchandise as well as drinks and snacks.
Key tasks include inventory control, staff training, and maintaining high service standards.
Overseeing the daily operations of the bar
Ensure that the bar is fully stocked with all necessary supplies
Manage and train bar staff to provide excellent customer service
Create and implement drink menus and promotions
Handle customer complaints and resolve any issues in a timely manner
Assist with scheduling and managing staff hours
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Serving it Right (up to date certification)
At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
Excellent knowledge of bar operations, including inventory management, ordering, and customer service
Ability to train and manage a team of bartenders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and staff
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrated ability to handle cash transactions and maintain accurate records
Knowledge of local and provincial laws regarding alcohol service and safety
Familiarity with bar equipment and ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs when necessary
Theatre Director
Rate: $23/hr
The Director will direct creation of programming that runs 7 evenings per week and co-direct operations of the venue. The nightly programming will run 5pm to 7pm and may include music bingo and karaoke, improv and scripted short works. Once shows are up and running, the director will co-plan (with OG’s Executive Director and the Producer) and execute several large parties in the driveway and gather auction items for an online auction. The director will understudy the performers.
This position, along with the Producer, is the heart of the Summer Shows project. Both positions spend the second half of the contract covering other positions.
This is a great opportunity to expand on serious leadership skills while working on our Summer Shows program. If you love to be organized and aren’t intimidated by professional artists or audiences, want to learn more about the ins and outs of theatre management and are quick on your feet at problem- solving, this may be the job for you!
The director is hired a few days in advance of performers to allow preparation time. Preference will be given to candidates with past event and project management experience. The position requires the Director to be physically active during the event, lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required. A valid class 5 drivers license is also an asset.
Duties include:
• Oversee creation of show documents for audiences and artists
• Liaise with Marketing regarding advertisements
• Involved with casting artists/ technicians
• Overseeing schedules for artists and technicians
• Location Planning: performer placement, audience placement, technician placement
• Assist event planning and execution
• Assist Producer with Permits, Licenses and Equipment rental/planning
• Event duties management
• Venue Planning
• Media calls: liaise with Marketing, speak to media
• Dress Rehearsal planning and executing
• Post mortem duties...physical clean up and documenting duties, updating all
paperwork, wrapping up the project, updating internal documents for next year's event
• Blocking the show
• Assisting performers and stage manager to realize the show
• Collecting auction items
Producer
Rate: $23/hr
This position, along with the Director, is the heart of the Summer Shows project.
The nightly programming will run 5pm to 7pm and may include music bingo and karaoke, improv and scripted short works. The producer will co-plan (with the Director and OG’s Executive Director) several large parties in the driveway.
Both Director and Producer positions spend the second half of the contract covering other positions.
The producer will collect auction items.
This is a great opportunity to get some serious producing skills while working on our Summer Shows. If you love to be organized and aren’t intimidated by professional artists or audiences, understand parents' needs, want to learn more about the ins and outs of theatre management and are quick on your feet at problem- solving, this may be the job for you! Preference will be given to candidates with past event and project management experience.
The position requires the producer to be physically active during the event, lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required. Some driving- if applicable - to be kept in accordance with the student's BC Driver's License
Duties include
• Provide camp counsellors with scheduling and operation paperwork
• Support Drama Camps: occasional substitute
• Creating show documents for audiences and artists
• Liaise with Marketing regarding advertisements
• Update Letters of Agreement for artists/ technicians
• Create and Coordinate schedules for artists and technicians
• Location Planning: performer placement, audience placement, technician placement
• Assist event planning and execution
• Permits, Licenses and Equipment rental/planning
• Event duties management
• Venue Planning: site visits
• Media calls: liaise with Marketing
• Dress Rehearsal planning and executing
• Collecting auction items
• Post mortem duties...physical clean up and documenting duties, updating all
paperwork, wrapping up the project, updating internal documents for next year's event
Stage Manager
Rate: $22/hr
Along with the Producer and Director, this position is key for the project. This is a great opportunity to get some serious stage managing skills while working on our Summer Shows program. If you love to be organized and aren’t intimidated by professional artists or audiences, want to learn more about the ins and outs of stage management and are quick on your feet at problem- solving, this may be the job for you! The stage manager is hired in advance of performers to allow preparation time. The stage manager is one of the primary points of contact with clients, including other performers, audience members, event organizers. They are the face of the company and the program.
This position covers other positions, so, according to skill set, they’ll cover another manager (FOH or Box) or a technician.
The position requires the Stage Manager to be physically active during the event, lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required. A valid class 5 drivers license is also an asset.
Duties include:
• Manage day-to-day running of performances
• Creating show documents for audiences and artists
• Tracking blocking, entrances and exits for artists
• Liaise with Marketing regarding actor calls
• Distribute Letters of Agreement for artists/ technicians
• Distribute schedules for artists and technicians
• Assist with Location Planning: performer placement, audience placement, technician
placement
• Assist event planning and execution
• Permits, Licenses and Equipment rental/planning
• Event duties management
• Venue Planning: site visits
• Dress Rehearsal planning and executing
• Post mortem duties...physical clean up and documenting duties, updating all paperwork, wrapping up the project, updating internal documents for next year’s team.
Writer/Composer/Performer
Rate: $20/hr
Under the direction of the Director, the writer-composer-performers (WCP’s) will create, rehearse and perform short new works in the cabaret. They will act as hosts, front of house, and buskers inviting passing tourists from outside to come inside and see the shows. They will perform short songs and routines as buskers in downtown Victoria. We’re looking for applicants who are able to busk and rally an audience prior to performances. WCP’s will also operate the Johnson street venue for additional shows booked. Previous experience creating and writing scripts will serve you well in this position. If you have run karaoke, music bingo or improv, let us know in your cover letter. (Maybe there’s a solo event you want to run?) Lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required.
Duties include:
• Working with the Producer, Director, and Artistic Director Matthew Payne to program the nightly shows and to write, compose, and rehearse short spoken and musical selections
• Perform shows in a Victoria venue
•Manage the venue at the site and direct the audience where to stand and sit for
comfort and safety during the performances
• Engage with prospective patrons
• Acting as Other Guise staff, promoting Other Guise for future shows and activities
• Collect any donations
• Track audience numbers and other data for Other Guise to use in future marketing
• Assist with set up the show, the front of house, manage the program of work consisting of short acts.