Specific opportunities coming up soon:

call for directors

We are seeking a director for our February 26 - March 14, 2027 production of Honk!  This is a paid position. Auditions will be held in late October, with rehearsals scheduled Wednesday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning in November or December. Performances will be in Reeb Hall, a 52’x42’ rectangle space that is adapted for each show into a black-box space with some fixed constraints. Seating for about 80-100 is on temporary risers. The space has been arranged in traditional, alley, thrust, and in-the-round configurations. Additional information about Chalice is available here.

Applications to direct are due via the application form by July 12, 2026.  We will be conducting first round interviews on Zoom July 13, 15, 20, 22, and final round in person interviews at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington on July 29.  We hope to announce a decision by August 1.

High School students:

Chalice Theatre is looking for high school students (9th-12th grade) to take the lead on technical, production, and artistic processes for the adults-only cast of Copenhagen. Teens will work with director D. Ohlandt and adult mentors in their specific area. Interested in lighting design, costume design, makeup/hair design, stage management, dramaturgy, producing, house management, or assistant directing? Reach out to D at <profohlandt@gmail.com>.

Interest meeting and script read #1: Th July 9, 2026, 6:30-9pm

Interest meeting and script read #2: Sat July 18, 2026 10:30am-1pm

Interest meeting and script read #3:  Sun Aug 2, 2026 1-3:30pm

Script analysis meeting: Wed Aug 12, 2026 6:30-9pm 

Adult performers:

Auditions for Copenhagen will take place August 26 and 29, with callbacks on September 2. Look for more information and sign-ups at the beginning of August! All three roles are for adults, and all three performers are onstage for the entirety of the full-length play. Adults interested in auditioning are welcome (but not required!) to join us for the interest meetings and script reads-- just email to register. 

Subject matter experts:

Do you work or have you worked in or with physics, WW2 history, nuclear or quantum theory, national security, military weapons and strategy, or political resistance? Chalice Theatre will be hosting roundtable panel discussions on topics that are raised in the play Copenhagen in conjunction with the performances in November. If you would be willing to speak on a panel-- or you know someone who might be-- please reach out to D. Ohlandt at <profohlandt@gmail.com>. SMEs are welcome (but not required!) to join us for the interest meetings and script reads-- just email to register.

Chalice Theatre is always looking for:

• historians and literary people who are interested in learning production dramaturgy

• production interns to assist and learn how to get a show off the ground

• backstage crew members

• stage manager interns to learn how to run a show

• construction and painting crews

• covenant groups or other small groups in the church who want to plan and run concessions for one or more of the shows