Name of Theatre: playhouse on the square / The Circuit playhouse
Address: 51 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (Admin.) 901-725-0776 (Box Office) 901-726-4656
Executive Producer: Jackie Nichols
Managing Director: Whitney Jo
Union Affiliations: Special Appearances Contract
Brief Theatre History/Statement of Philosophy: Playhouse on the Square is a professional resident not-for-profit theatre company, serving a broad constituency in a diverse ethnic and cultural community of more than one million people. For 36 years, we have produced an extremely diverse repertory and are committed to providing long-term employment to a core acting company and artistic staff. The resident company concept therefore requires us to seek out versatile individuals who are committed to ensemble growth. This philosophy provides artists the opportunity to work and expand their skills in the eighteen diverse shows produced here each season.
Plays this Season: Playhouse on the Square – Crowns (Aug. 5 – Sept. 4), Aida (Sept. 23 – Oct. 23), The wizard of Oz (Nov. 11 - Jan. 8), A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline (Nov. 25 – Jan. 7), The Graduate (Jan. 27 - Feb. 26), Take Me Out (March 17 – April 15), Fiddler on the Roof (May 5 – June 4), Urinetown the Musical (June 23 – July 23).
The Circuit Playhouse: Tuesdays With Morrie (July 29 – Aug. 28), The Retreat From Moscow (Sept. 16 – Oct. 16), Charlotte's Web (Oct. 28 – Dec. 23), Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol (Nov. 18 – Dec. 22), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Jan. 13 – Feb. 12), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (March 3 – April 2), Intimate Apparel (April 21 – May 21), Frozen (June 9 – July 9).
Theaterworks: Corpus Christi (Jan. 6 - 29), The Story (July 7 – 30)
Collaboration with Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: Inventing Van Gogh (Oct. 14-22).
Theatre for Youth Touring Company: Schoolhouse Rock Live! (March – May).
Casting/Staff & Tech Opportunities: Resident Company. Most roles are cast from company & intern company. Some guest artist opportunities. Guest scenic design opportunities available. We primarily attend UPTA & SETC. Resumes, portfolios, & videotapes are welcome.
Opportunities for Interns: Various Internships are filled each year. Primarily 6 Performance Interns, and 5 Technical/Administrative Interns, including Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Stage Management, Asst. Stage Management/Props, and Theatre Management. Wonderful opportunities for acting, technical, and administrative credits. Contracts are year-around.