EMPLOYMENT

ABOUT BOSTON COURT PASADENA
Boston Court Pasadena (BCP) is a non-profit performing arts center primarily dedicated to developing and producing adventurous new work, significantly re-envisioned classics, and nurturing both emerging and established artists across all art forms. BCP strives to create art that thrills, engages, moves and sustains people in order to deepen empathy, community, and provoke change. BCP is committed to being an anti-racist organization and continuing its commitment to deepening its equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices across all aspects of the institution, public-facing and internally.

Founded in 2003 by philanthropist Z. Clark Branson and producing director Eileen T’Kaye, BCP features an intimate facility designed to bring audiences and artists closer together. The 70-seat Marjorie Branson Performance Space and the 99-seat Main Stage serve as homes for BCP’s season of daring, adventurous theatre and its richly diverse music series. BCP is also the home of an annual New Play
Reading Festival, an upcoming new composer initiative, multiple community events and partnerships, as well as rotating visual art exhibits. BCP theatre productions have been seen in New York City, Boston, Houston, and Malibu, and have won countless Ovation Awards, Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, American Theatre Wing Awards, and many others.

NOW HIRING

Business Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $75,000/year, plus employer-paid health insurance, PTO (paid time off), and employee 401K
Reports to: CEO
Supervises: N/A

Position Summary

The Business Manager is a senior role responsible for the operational, financial, and administrative management of Boston Court Pasadena. Reporting to the CEO and working in close partnership with the Artistic Director, the Business Manager oversees Finance, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Production Operations. This role ensures compliance with union agreements, employment laws, and nonprofit best practices, while advancing the organization’s artistic mission and long-term sustainability.

Institutional Administration & Executive Support

    • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, translating organizational priorities into operational plans, schedules, and systems.
    • Contribute to strategic planning, institutional policy development, and cross-departmental coordination.
    • Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, meeting preparation, briefing materials, and correspondence.
    • Manage contracts and deal memos for artists, musicians, designers, production staff, rental clients, insurance, and facilities.Maintain institutional records and archives, including contracts, insurance policies, ASCAP statements, production documentation, and compliance records.
    • Facilitate cross-departmental communication, ensuring that administrative processes, documentation, and reporting are efficient and effective.
    • Order office, janitorial, concession and other supplies.

Finance, Budgeting & Audit

    • Oversee day-to-day financial operations in alignment with nonprofit accounting standards.
    • Manage accounts payable, reimbursements, expense tracking, and internal financial controls using QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, and related platforms.
    • Collaborate with the CEO, bookkeepers, and external accounting partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
    • Support annual operating budget development, cash flow forecasting, and ongoing financial monitoring.
    • Oversee petty cash, deposits, and financial documentation.
    • Coordinate the annual independent audit and IRS Form 990 preparation in partnership with CPA/auditors.

Human Resources, Labor Relations & Compliance

    • Lead HR operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
    • Administer payroll and timekeeping systems, ensuring timely and accurate weekly processing.
    • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and orientation for staff, artists, and seasonal employees.
    • Serve as primary administrator for union and labor processes, ensuring compliance with applicable agreements (AEA, SDC, AFM, USA, IATSE, AGMA, etc.).
    • Conduct staff and company orientations to communicate organizational policies, workplace standards, and compliance requirements.
    • Maintain employee records in Rippling/Sync and physical files in coordination with external HR consultants.
    • Oversee Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance audits, accident reporting, and claims documentation.
    • Coordinate mandatory training, workplace safety, and health protocol compliance.
    • Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, terminations, open enrollment, and staff communications.
    • Track and administer PTO, sick leave, and leaves of absence in alignment with policy and labor agreements.
    • Manage business, ABC licenses, and compliance for Concessions

Production Operations & Company Management

    • Partner with Artistic and Production leadership to support production planning, scheduling, and execution.
    • Oversee production-related administrative functions, including contracting, payroll setup, and compliance documentation for artists and staff.
    • Ensure appropriate working conditions, safety standards, and union compliance during rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.
    • Conduct company orientations and ensure completion of required paperwork.

Additional Responsibilities

    • Collect and review Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for accuracy, confirming coverage limits, policy dates, and required endorsements.
    • Ensure Boston Court Pasadena is named as an Additional Insured where required, and that supporting endorsements are on file.
    • Other duties as assigned.

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “BUSINESS MANAGER application” in the subject line. We will review applications as they come in. If it’s still posted, it’s still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from People of Color, women and nonbinary people of all backgrounds. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Audio Technician

Classification: Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $31 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: N/A

Summary of the Job:
Boston Court Pasadena seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Audio Technician to support sound implementation for theatrical productions, concerts, and special events. The Audio Technician assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of all sound systems, and ensures smooth execution of performances and events with high-quality audio.

Essential Functions:

  • Install, test, and operate sound equipment, including mixing consoles, speakers, microphones, monitors, playback systems (e.g., QLab), and intercoms.
  • Support the Sound Designer and Sound Supervisor during technical rehearsals and builds, implementing cues and design elements as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve audio issues quickly and effectively.
  • Maintain audio equipment and cables, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and organization.
  • Assist with mic fitting and maintenance, especially in productions requiring body mics.
  • Support load-in and strike activities, including setting up or restoring audio infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and contribute to a collaborative production environment.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in operating digital audio consoles (e.g., Behringer X32 or Avantis), and wireless microphone systems.
  • Experience with digital audio snakes, Dante network and audio over ethernet protocols.
  • Experience setting up mobile PA systems and arrays.
  • Experience mixing monitors and in-ear systems.
  • Experience with Qlab.
  • Familiarity with theatrical sound design workflows and performance needs in an intimate venue.
  • Basic knowledge of signal flow, gain structure, EQ, mic placement, and audio troubleshooting.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work on ladders or in catwalks when necessary.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a professional and team-oriented attitude.
  • Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals, tech, and performances.
  • Experience working in small to mid-sized venues or black box theatres.
  • Comfort with live mixing, both for theatre and music events.
  • Experience with acoustic and amplified settings, especially for new or experimental work.
  • Experience with Alan and Heath digital consoles is a plus.
  • Experience with DAW software such as ProTools logic Ableton is a plus.

This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $31.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Audio Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Carpenter

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $25
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)

Summary of the Job:
The Carpenter / Technician reports directly to the Technical Director. The primary duties of this position include assisting with technical needs of theatrical or musical productions related to set construction, installation and removal, general assistance with production, building and equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions:
● Assist with all technical theatre aspects of production
● Set installation and removal
● Set construction
● General assistance with production needs (i.e. installation of masking, set repairs, painting, etc.)
● Assist with maintenance and upkeep of building and production equipment.
● Cooperate with other carpenters to help facilitate the completion of all work within the scheduled timeframe.
● Assist Properties Master, Production Carpenter, Master Carpenters and/or Lighting & Video
● Supervisor as needed to complete projects.
● Clean work area post assignment and shop to ensure safety and best practices
● Maintain scene shop tools and equipment.
● Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
● Knowledge of a wide range of tools & materials as well as experience and proficiency in a variety of MIG welding, woodworking & carpentry techniques.
● The ability to read working technical drawings.
● Ability to effectively communicate both to ask informed questions and relay information to others
● High School diploma or equivalent required.
● Knowledge of theatrical rigging is a plus.
● Must be able to kneel, twist, bend and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs on a regular basis.
● Must be capable of responsible judgment and mature interpersonal relationships.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Carpenter/Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual
orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain
open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Scenic Painter

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $25 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)

Summary of the Job:
Boston Court Pasadena is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Scenic Painter to support the realization of scenic designs for our theatrical productions. The Scenic Painter is responsible for executing all paint treatments, textures, and surface finishes based on designer renderings and samples, working in collaboration with the Technical Director and Scenic Designer.

Essential Functions:
● Translate design renderings, paint elevations, and samples into finished scenic treatments.
● Mix paints, dyes, and finishes to match color specifications accurately.
● Apply base coats, texture, aging, faux finishes, and other paint techniques using appropriate tools (brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.).
● Work with scenic team to determine schedule and priority of paint tasks within build timelines.
● Maintain a clean and organized paint area and ensure proper care, use, and storage of materials and tools.
● Ensure that all paint work meets safety and environmental standards, including proper handling and disposal of materials.
● Collaborate effectively with Technical Director, Scenic Designer, and other production team members.

Qualifications:
● Demonstrated experience as a Scenic Painter in theatre, film, or related environments.
● Proficiency in a variety of scenic painting techniques including color matching, aging, distressing, wood graining, marbling, stenciling, and texturing.
● Ability to interpret and work from paint elevations, renderings, and models.
● Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, or scaffolding, and with basic scenic carpentry tools when necessary.
● Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Scenic Painter” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national
origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of
candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Updated: February 2026

Front of House Associate

We’ve received so many amazing applications that the window is closed for now. Thank you!

Master Electrician

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $35/hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: Electricians
Summary of the Job:
The Master Electrician reports directly to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager. The primary duties of this position include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing theatrical lighting, designing plots, programming consoles and running boards for theatrical or musical productions at Boston Court. (Some architectural installations. Like art shows and the uplights in the lobby etc)

Essential Functions:

  • Interpret lighting plots and develop comprehensive plans for hang, cabling, circuiting, and materials procurement.
  • Lead and supervise electrical calls.
  • Program lighting consoles, including patching and initial show programming.
  • Serve as primary technical partner to the Lighting Designer, supporting troubleshooting and realization of artistic intent.
  • Diagnose and resolve fixture and console issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Train and guide electricians in safe and proper hanging, circuiting, and programming practices.
  • Install and focus lighting systems for all Boston Court Pasadena productions.
  • Execute strike of production lighting and restore repertory plot.
  • Operate ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion and Nomad).
  • Provide basic lighting design support and look programming as needed.
  • Support general production lighting needs, including infrastructure installation (e.g., pipe installation for lighting positions).
  • Support rental clients with advance and day-of programming and board operation.
  • Provide day-of-event programming and board operation support for Boston Court Pasadena events (galas, engagement events, rentals, etc.).
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated professional experience in theatrical lighting production, preferably in a producing or presenting venue.
  • Strong ability to interpret and execute lighting plots, including hang, circuiting, addressing, and system configuration.
  • Proficiency with ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion, Nomad), including patching, cue building, and basic effects programming.
  • Working knowledge of theatrical electrical systems, dimming, data distribution (DMX/sACN), and networking basics.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for lighting fixtures, control systems, and signal flow.
  • Commitment to safe working practices and ability to train and supervise overhire or house electricians.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Lighting Designers, Production Managers, Technical Director and visiting creative teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
  • Ability to lift and move lighting equipment and work at heights using ladders or personnel lifts, in accordance with safety standards.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, technical rehearsals, and performance schedules as required.
  • Excellent communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure production environments.
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $35.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Electrician application” in the subject line. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national
origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of
candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Electrician

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, $26 an hour
Reports To: Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises: N/A
Summary of the Job:
The Electrician reports directly to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager. The primary duties of this position include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing theatrical lighting, designing plots,
programming consoles and running boards for theatrical or musical productions at Boston Court. (Some architectural installations. Like art shows and the uplights in the lobby etc)

Essential Functions:

  • Install and focus all lighting plots for BCP
  • Striking production lighting and restoration to rep plot
  • Board Operation (ETC Eos systems, Ion and Nomad)
  • Basic Design and Look Programming
  • General assistance with production lighting needs (i.e. installing pipes for lighting equipment, etc.)
  • Assist Rentals for day-off programing and board operations.
  • Assist for day-of programming and board operation for BCP Events (gala, engagement, rentals,
    etc.)

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Knowledge of theatrical lighting and lighting equipment is a must.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends. This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $26.00 per hour.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at [email protected] with “Electrician application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this posting is still up, the job is still available!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Boston Court Pasadena to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability or age. Boston Court Pasadena is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

CASTING

OPEN CALL ALERT!

MONDAY, APRIL 13TH 12PM-5PM, 6-8PM

Produced by Boston Court Pasadena

In Partnership with Play On Shakespeare

A West Coast Premiere

Pericles

by William Shakespeare

In a Modern Verse Translation by Ellen McLaughlin
Directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck

Casting Director: Nicole Arbusto

SYNOPSIS:

When Prince Pericles uncovers a deadly royal secret, he flees for his life — only to be cast into a world of storms, shipwrecks, riddles, and loss.

Told by people in search of a home, this re-conceptualization of Shakespeare’s Pericles in Ellen McLaughlin’s translation embraces movement and music to tell a thrilling tale of adventure, survival, and the power of love against all odds, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit even in the darkest of times.

Location: Pasadena, CA, all rehearsals at Boston Court Pasadena

OPEN CALL INFO: You do not need to be AEA to audition nor will AEA actors be given priority. It is first come-first served. Please come to Boston Court to sign up in the lobby to audition. You are also welcome to come to the lobby to sign up for a later time and come back. Doors to the lobby and the sign-up sheet open at 11:00AM.

Open Call Span of Day: 

Appointments begin at noon. Afternoon: 12 pm – 5 pm

Dinner break: 5 pm – 6 pm

Eve: 6 pm – 8 pm

Please bring a physical headshot and resume and prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue (dramatic or comedic). 

To be considered for the following roles, please prepare a 45-second movement piece as well: Helicanus, Lychorida, Bawd, Thaliard, Leonine, Bolt, Sailor, any Fishermen, any Lords, any Knights, any Gentlemen, any Pirates.  

LOCATION

Boston Court Pasadena
70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking is located behind the building. The parking lot will open at 10:00am. There is also 1 and 2 hour street parking surrounding Boston Court. Please enter through the front of the building into the lobby.

No email or online submissions. No phone calls. Please email questions to: [email protected]

People at the Open Call will include:

Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, Director

Nicole Arbusto, Casting Director

Jessica Kubzansky, BCP Artistic Director

Grace Wilkerson, Assistant Director

Alisha Grewal, BCP Artistic Associate

Open Call: April 13th, 12-5PM, 6 – 8PM

Audition Dates: First Calls April 14th-17th, Callbacks April 27th-May 1st

Rehearsal and Performance Information:

Development Workshop: June 1st-6th (availability for the workshop is not required for casting in the full production, but is preferable)

DATES

First Rehearsal for full production begins: July 21, 2026
Tech: August 13-19, 2026
Previews: August 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28
Opening: August 29, 2026
Closing: September 27, 2026
Possible One-Week Extension through October 4th

Generally a nights and weekends rehearsal schedule, Mondays off, but weekday daytime rehearsals are possible depending on cast availability, and weekday afternoon rehearsals during previews a few days a week are required.

Performance weeks after opening are some combinations of Thursday through Monday eves with 7:30 pm curtains, and 2 pm matinees possible on both Saturdays and Sundays, and a number of daytime student matinee performances, usually 10:30 a.m. on some Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Contract: AEA Los Angeles 99-seat Theatre Agreement.

Rate of Pay: Actors are paid $19.00 per hour. There is no pension and health under this agreement. 36 hours of rehearsal maximum / one, and occasionally two days off per week.  

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

All roles except Pericles and Marina will be doubled. Seeking 10 actors in total to play the ensemble.

GOWER (55-75, male, any ethnicity): The narrator of the Pericles story who guides us through the action. He is charismatic, persuasive, dynamic, a born storyteller, and a musician and organizer, who knows how to galvanize a group of people into action. But he’s also stubborn and proud and perhaps overconfident. Must play guitar. Must sing confidently solo and with a group. 

Pericles (30-45, male, any ethnicity): The young, adventurous crown prince of Tyre, who begins his journey running from the responsibility of his crown and the legacy of his father, but finds that running only leads him into ever greater trials. He experiences great fear, great love, great kindness, great loss, overwhelming grief and despair, and finally, a miraculous second chance at life. He begins the play around age 25 and ends the play in his 40s. Movement, dance, or athletic experience needed. Solo singing skills required. 

Thaliard (mid-20s to mid-30s, male or non-binary, any ethnicity): A downtrodden, street-smart Lord of the King of Antioch who the king sends to kill Pericles. Luckily Pericles is gone by the time he gets to Tyre. Must have movement or athletic experience, will participate in movement sequences, acro experience a plus. 

Helicanus (45-65, female, any ethnicity): An honest and loyal lord of Tyre who speaks truth to power and becomes Pericles’ trusted advisor and ruler of Tyre in Pericles’ absence. Movement experience and comfort with movement/dance needed. 

Cleon (40s-50s, male, any ethnicity): The King of Tarsus, husband to Queen Dionyza, father of Philoten. A weak-willed, but moral leader and man, who often follows his wife’s lead. Tarsus is undergoing famine and Cleon and his people are starving until Pericles rescues them. Later, Pericles leaves baby Marina with Cleon and Dionyza, who raise her alongside their own daughter Philoten. Movement experience needed, will participate in group movement sequences. 

Dionyza (40s-50s, female, any ethnicity): The Queen of Tarsus, wife of Cleon, and mother of Philoten. An insecure, proud, strong-willed woman who would do anything for her daughter Philoten. When Pericles leaves baby Marina with Cleon and Dionyza to raise, Dionyza becomes filled with fear and envy that Marina is outstripping Philoten and hires Leonine to kill Marina. Movement experience useful, but not necessary, will participate in group movement. Will possibly sing in a group as well.  

Thaisa (30-45, female, any ethnicity): The princess of Pentapolis. Pericles’ wife and Marina’s mother. A joyful ray of light, loves jokes and having a good time, brave and resilient in the face of trials. Movement experience useful. Will need to sing, possibly solo, definitely in a group. 

Marina (Over 18 to play 16/17, female or non-binary/GNC, any ethnicity): Pericles’s daughter. A 17-year-old who has grown up without her mother or father. She is an intrepid survivor, dignified, and rhetorically brilliant. She is an old soul and her ability to remain calm in the face of crisis is almost magical. Solo singing skills needed. Movement/dance experience useful. 

Lysimachus (20-something, male, any ethnicity): The young, lost rakish governor of Mytilene. In disguise, he frequents the brothel owned by the Bawd and Pander where Marina is being forced to work until his interaction with Marina changes him fundamentally. Must have movement, dance, or athletic experience, acro experience a plus. 

Lord of Tyre 2 (20-something, male or non-binary, any ethnicity): A flattering, obsequious Lord of Tyre who is suspicious of Helicanus and is looking to gain favor with Pericles. Must have movement or athletic experience, acro experience a plus.

THE BELOW ROLES WILL BE DOUBLED WITH THE ABOVE ROLES. EXACT DOUBLINGS TBD. 

Antiochus: The King of Antioch who is sexually abusing his daughter and preventing her from ever getting married or leaving Antioch. 

Antiochus’s Daughter: A young woman who has lived through immense abuse at the hands of her father. 

Lord of Tyre 1: A flattering, obsequious Lord of Tyre who is suspicious of Helicanus and is looking to gain favor with Pericles. Must have movement or athletic experience, will participate in movement sequences, acro experience a plus.

Lord of Tyre 3: A Lord of Tyre loyal to Helicanus. Must have movement or athletic experience, will participate in movement sequences, acro experience a plus.

Lord of Tarsus: A young lord from a starving country bringing good news.

Fisherman 1: A wise, earthy, tough but generous old fisherman.

Fisherman 2: A wry, wisecracking young fisherman. 

Fisherman 3: A young, superstitious fisherman. Must have movement or athletic experience, will participate in movement sequences, acro experience a plus.

Simonides: The King of Pentapolis and Thaisa’s father. A jovial prankster who loves his daughter deeply.

Pentapolis Lord 1/Marshall: A judgmental Lord who disdains Pericles’ poor, tatty appearance at the tournament. Marshall of King Simonides’ tournament and the subsequent feast. 

Pentapolis Lord 2: A judgmental Lord who disdains Pericles’ poor, tatty appearance at the tournament.

Knight 1: A knight of Sparta, whose sigil is a figure reaching for the sun and whose motto is “Your light is life to me.” All the knights like to joust and party. 

Knight 2: A prince of Macedon whose sigil is an armed knight who’s conquered by a lady, and whose motto is “More by gentleness than by force.” All the knights like to joust and party. 

Knight 3: A knight from Lydia whose sigil is a burning torch turned upside down and whose motto is “Who feeds me puts me out.” All the knights like to joust and party. 

Lychorida: Nurse to Marina, who raises Marina after Pericles leaves them in Tarsus. She keeps calm in the storm, saves baby Marina, and is the one who tells Pericles that Thaisa has died in childbirth at sea. 

Master of the Ship: The captain of the ship that carries Pericles and the pregnant Thaisa on their voyage from Pentapolis to Tyre but faces rough seas and a mighty storm en route. Due to sailor superstition he insists that Pericles must toss Thaisa’s body overboard to calm the storm. 

Sailor: A sailor on Pericles’ boat when he is shipwrecked for the second time. 

Cerimon: An Ephesian man who has spent his life studying medicine instead of pursuing wealth. After the trunk with Thaisa’s body washes up and is brought to him, he resuscitates her using his medicines and music, and helps her make her way to Diana’s temple.  

Philemon: Servant and musician to Cerimon.

Gentleman 1 of Ephesus: A fearful Ephesian man who was scared out of his house by the storm and comes to Cerimon’s house for safety. He is amazed and awed by Cerimon’s medical gifts.

Gentleman 2 of Ephesus: An Ephesian man who comes to Cerimon’s house with his friend Gentleman 1 for safety after the storm. He is curious about and awed by Cerimon’s medical gifts. 

Leonine: A poor and desperate man who is hired by Dionyza to kill Marina. He really doesn’t want to kill her, and luckily pirates kidnap her before he has to! 

Pirate 1: One of the pirates that kidnaps Marina just as she’s about to get murdered by Leonine. 

Pirate 2: One of the pirates that kidnaps Marina just as she’s about to get murdered by Leonine. 

Pirate 3: The third pirate that kidnaps Marina just as she’s about to get murdered by Leonine.

Bawd: The Madam of the Mytilene brothel that Marina is sold to by the pirates. A tough, pragmatic businesswoman who is also a bit of a drama queen. 

Pander: The Bawd’s husband and somewhat ineffectual pimp of the brothel in Mytilene. He is a pragmatic, weary and bossy businessman who has been in the business far too long and just wants to retire.

Bolt: An exasperated, pragmatic, and weary brothel employee who follows the orders of Pander and the Bawd, but tries to get money and advancement where he can. 

Gentleman 1 of Mytilene: A brothel patron who has been converted by Marina. 

Gentleman 2 of Mytilene: A brothel patron who has been converted by Marina. 

Diana: Goddess of Chastity and the Moon. Thaisa serves at her temple in Ephesus when she thinks Pericles and Marina have died. Diana visits Pericles after his reunion with Marina and instructs him to visit her temple. Diana’s text will be sung by multiple people.

Play Submissions

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Submission makes you eligible for consideration to be included in Boston Court’s Annual New Play Reading Festival, Boston Court’s Playwrights Group, and other development opportunities.

Before submitting your play, we strongly suggest that you visit our website and research the work we do to determine if your script is an appropriate fit for our theater.  CLICK HERE to find more information about our production history.

Submission Guidelines

  • Playwrights must be current residents of the Greater Los Angeles area.
  • Full-length scripts only (70 min. or longer).
  • Plays must need no more than five actors (more roles are fine as long as they can be doubled).
  • We will only accept scripts that have not previously been submitted or that have been significantly rewritten since the last submission.
  • One submission per playwright. 
  • Accepting scripts only through Submittable. No snail mail or email.
  • Any submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be read. 

What is a Boston Court Play?

We’re passionate about the heightened, the lyrical, the never-seen-before, the boundary-breaking. We’re drawn to art that excavates the depth of human existence or dances in and out of ineffable wonder. We fall for the imaginative, the impossible, the incandescent. We love the absurd. We swoon for the cerebral. We bow down to heartbreak and humor, especially when we don’t see them coming. Show us the magic of what’s real and the tangibility of what’s ethereal.

If you’re thinking about submitting a “kitchen sink” play, ask yourself: can the sink be personified? Should your unit set explode into an ocean of dreams? Will the audience come away wondering at the mysteries of humanity? If the answers are “yes,” we can’t wait to read your script.

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THEATRE VISION
Boston Court Pasadena houses and produces passionate, artist-driven theatre that challenges both artist and audience. Boston Court urges its artists to fearlessly and passionately pursue their unique voice and vision. Play selection encompasses a wide variety of genres (classics, musicals and world premieres, with a special emphasis on nurturing playwrights and new play development) which are inherently theatrical, textually rich, and visually arresting.

QUESTIONS
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Music Submissions

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QUESTIONS
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