Employment, Auditions, Internships

HTY announces the availability of a full-time teaching artist position. The position is planned to begin around September 1, 2026. $3,333 per month (the equivalent of $40,000 per year) with full medical insurance, vacation and sick leave. 401K plan available. 

Honolulu Theatre for Youth seeks a dynamic, skilled, creative teaching artist for the 2026- 2027 season (August 2026- May 2027) as our services are consistently in demand. The Drama Education Department serves the community through Classroom Workshops/Residencies, Community-based drama programs and Teacher Professional Development. The Teaching artist position, in collaboration with HTY Drama Education staff, is primarily responsible for designing and conducting in-school residencies across O‘ahu, and if warranted, across the state, as well as other workshops, classes and programs on an as needed basis determined by the HTY Director of Drama Education (DODE). As most work is done off-site, teaching artists need to provide their own transportation, with gas or travel allowances provided by the company. 

The Teaching Artist must be enthusiastic about working with children and young people and demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through designing tools to provide arts enrichment and creative growth. 

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) is seeking a Production and Design Apprentice for the 2026-27 Season.

The apprentice will work alongside an ensemble of professional designers, performers and educators at Hawaiʻi’s only full-time professional theatre. Duties will include designing (under the mentorship of senior staff), supporting touring and outreach, exploring new models of design integration and collaborating with the theatre’s many partners in our community focused devising process as a full member of the ensemble.

There is some flexibility in how we schedule this apprenticeship depending on the individual’s skills and interests and the company’s needs. As a full-time employee, the apprentice would receive a salary, full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as paid vacation days.

For full job description, please click the button below for a downloadable pdf.

HTY is always interested in developing relationships with freelance directors, designers, technicians, musicians and interested collaborators. We are especially interested in developing relationships with residents of Oahu. Please send resumes and cover letters to our Artistic Director at artistic@htyweb.org.