Work With WET

If you’ve found yourself on this page, we’re so excited that you’re interested in getting involved! There are several ways to hang with us:

 

ENSEMBLE MEMBER RECRUITMENT

The Ensemble is a democratic, volunteer-based collective of cultural workers who seek joy and empowerment through sharing the work of collaborative artmaking. We are looking to grow our team of artist-administrators, and welcome anybody to apply who seeks an artistic home, is passionate about radical contemporary art, enjoys creative collaboration in a fun and familial environment, and is looking to gain hands-on experience. We’re searching for  individuals who are interested in committing to helping WET grow as an organization or those who are generally curious in learning more about how we operate. At this time, WET is looking for potential members interested in working in the areas of Development, Patron Services, Technical Direction, and Production Support.

Does that sound like you? Here’s everything you need to know: Ensemble Recruitment Information and Process. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for, scroll down for more information about Affiliate Artists, or our General Interest form!

After reviewing the Recruitment Information and our Values Statement (below), it could be time to submit your application. Check out the link below to start your process toward Ensemble Membership. We are so stoked to meet you!

APPLY TO BE AN ENSEMBLE MEMBER 

Does that sound like you? Here’s everything you need to know: Ensemble Recruitment Information and Process. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for, scroll down for more information about Affiliate Artists, or our General Interest form!

 

At this time, WET is looking for new members interested in working in the areas of Development, Patron Services, Technical Direction, and Production Support.

 

VALUES STATEMENT

Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET) identifies as a community of boundary pushing artists who validate, challenge, and learn from each other. As a historically white and majority white-passing organization, we aim to expand the identities of the people we work with, the viewpoints we center, and the stories we tell to better reflect our city, neighborhood, and audience. In order to achieve that WET is incorporating anti-racist practices into our daily ways of being. Some of these practices include:

  • Equitable season planning
  • Lessened fiscal barriers in accessing The Ensemble’s programming
  • Existence of DEI Committee at our board level with Ensemble participation
  • Script reading criteria investigating race, gender and disability values 
  • Increased transparency around organizational expectations
  • Progress toward equitable and transparent hiring practices
  • Progress toward increased transparency around budgetary decision making 
  • Progress toward development of leadership team succession plan 

That said, we have a long way to go. Should you like to know more about any of these practices or inquire about other areas of WET, we have Ensemble members excited to talk with you who have varying positions and identities within the company:

  • Leadership
  • Non-Leadership
  • BIPOC Affinity
  • Gender Non-Conforming Affinity

Start a conversation here.

 

GENERAL INTEREST

Want to be a part of our community? Fill out this short survey to connect to WET on your terms. Areas of interest include:

  • Performance and Event Announcements
  • Artistic Collaborations
  • Audition Notices
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Donors and Board Members
  • And more!