Immersive Actors & Teaching Artists — Paid Opportunities

Seagrass is seeking Immersive Actors and Teaching Artists to join our growing ensemble in Philadelphia.

Seagrass creates immersive, experiential learning environments called REALMs, where participants enter fictional worlds, interact with characters, navigate challenges, and strengthen essential skills such as communication, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Our work brings together immersive theatre, applied theatre, and experiential education to create meaningful, real-world learning opportunities.

We are hiring for two distinct positions. Applicants may be considered for one or both.

1.) IMMERSIVE ACTORS

We seek engaging, intuitive performers who can inhabit characters truthfully, improvise confidently, and respond to participants' choices in real time.

Our experiences include scripted moments and structured objectives, but much of the action is improvised and shaped by participants.

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Strong improvisation and character-development skills.
• An ability to read the room, recognize nonverbal cues, and respond intuitively to shifts in tone, energy, and group dynamics.
• Comfort adapting to unpredictable situations while remaining in character.
• An engaging, collaborative, participant-centered approach to performance.
• Interest or experience in immersive theatre, applied theatre, process drama, educational simulations, or standardized patient work.
• Earliest upcoming event: October 22, 2026, 4:30–8:30 PM

2.) TEACHING ARTISTS — INCLUSIVE / NEURODIVERGENT EDUCATION

We seek experienced teaching artists to facilitate creative, experiential learning with neurodivergent participants and individuals with diverse learning and support needs.

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals and/or people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of inclusive, accessible teaching practices.
• Ability to adapt activities and communication to individual needs.
• Experience in theatre education, applied theatre, creative drama, or related fields.
• A commitment to participant autonomy, creativity, and growth.

These positions have different responsibilities and preparation requirements. Applicants with relevant experience in both areas are welcome to apply for both.

DETAILS:

• Location: Center City, Philadelphia
• Engagement: Paid, event-based opportunities
• Auditions: Individual, in-person interviews and auditions at Seagrass in Center City Philadelphia.

We are building an ongoing ensemble of collaborative performers and educators, not simply casting a single event.

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Interested applicants should email Chad@octodesign.com with the following materials:

Email subject: Seagrass Casting — [Your Name]

1. Headshot
2. Résumé
3. Please indicate whether you are applying for Immersive Actor, Teaching Artist, or Both
4. Brief description of relevant experience and why this work interests you.

Selected applicants will be invited to an individual, in-person interview and audition at Seagrass's current home base located in Center City Philadelphia.