The New London Barn Playhouse is a historical landmark and a cultural resource within the Lake Sunapee area of NH. The Barn emphasizes arts education and has done so for over 75 years within the community. Like most theatres, the New London Barn Playhouse cannot survive on ticket sales alone. As an IRS recognized 501 (C)3 Non-Profit Corporation, all donations are tax deductable and help support an establishment that provides over 70 jobs a year, arts education, as well as strong community ties and activities.
Ways to Support
Attend our shows! As a performing arts theatre, our number one hope is that you will support us by seeing our work.
Consider becoming a Season Subscriber. Volunteer your time! The Barn would never have survived all these years if it weren't for our Friends & Volunteers.
For ways to volunteer your time, contact Wynne DeMille, Director of Volunteers at wdemille@nlbarn.org. Contribute a tax-deductable donation! Again, a theatre cannot survive on ticket sales alone. Your contribution will
help the Barn continue its mission of education. Donate an item on our Wish List! As we grow and continue to strive for excellence, so does our Wish List.
Your gift is tax-deductable and a great way to contribute.
Wish List
Our wish list is in the works. Please check back soon!
The New London Barn Playhouse employs over 70 positions each summer, including administration, artistic & production staff, musicians, and performers. If you are interested in applying for a position at the Barn, please see below for specific requirements and process of application.
Performers:
The New London Barn Playhouse hires a company of 16 Acting Interns each summer. Our Acting Interns make up the core of every production. In addition, both Equity and non-Equity performers are hired in for specific roles on a per-show basis.
For more information on our Acting Intern Program, please download our FAQ by CLICKING HERE!
The New London Barn Playhouse hires actors at the following auditions:
Straw Hat (2/13 - 2/15/10) - Straw Hat is a NY Cattle Call audition for members only, click HERE for more info. NHPTA Auditions (2/20/10) - NHPTA is a NH Cattle Call audition for NH students and residents only, click HERE for more info. NETCs (3/13 - 3/15/10) - NETCs is a Boston Cattle Call audition for members only, click HERE for more info. NYC Auditions (3/22/10) - Our NYC Audition is primarily for Equity & Non-Equity Job-in. For an appointment, email lking@nlbarn.org. Local NH Auditions (4/10/10) - Local auditions are held in New London, NH, for actors who are interested in our Mainstage season. For an appointment, email lking@nlbarn.org. Jr. Intern Auditions (4/10 - 4/11/10) - Local auditions are helf in New London, NH, for young actors who are interested in participating in our Jr. Intern Company. For an appointment, email jfeder@nlbarn.org.
If you wish to be seen and cannot attend one of these auditions, please send your picture and resume to:
NLBP
Attn: Carol Dunne, Artistic Director
PO Box 9
New London, NH 03257
Directors, Designers & Production Staff:
The New London Barn Playhouse continuously accepts resumes for future employment of Production, Design, & Artistic Staff. Positions may include Scenic Designers, Costume Designers, Lighting Designers, Stage Managers, Carpenters, Stitchers, Wardrobe, Sound Technicians, Master Electricians, Choreographers, Box Office & Administrative Staff. Specific openings are posted in Backstage Jobs & Artsearch as early as January. Interested applicants are encouraged to refer to these ads, however, please feel free to address questions or comments to Carol Dunne, Artistic Director, at cdunne@nlbarn.org, or Mark Gostomski, Production Manager, at mgostomski@nlbarn.org.
Musicians:
The New London Barn Playhouse typically hires a Main Stage Assistant Music Director, a Children's Theatre Music Director, and at least three additional musicians for the summer season. Specific openings are posted in Backstage Jobs & Artsearch as early as January. Interested applicants are encouraged to refer to these ads, however, please feel free to address questions or comments to Joel Mercier, Artistic Associate / Resident Music Director, at jmercier@nlbarn.org.
The New London Barn is always in need of volunteer Ushers for our Summer Seasons. If you are interested in donating your time in exchange for complimentary tickets, please contact Martha Bristol, House Manager / Usher Coordinator, at mbristol@nlbarn.org for more information.
