overview

Tulsa Shakespeare Company is organized into the following tiers based on level of participation:  

1. TSC Board

2. Managing Company Members (MCMs)

3. Associate Company Members (ACMs)

All prospective company and board members must meet the following requirements:

• A passion for Shakespeare or classical theater

• Support TSC’s mission of creating local, professional, artistic opportunities and growing Tulsa’s classical theatre audience

• Participate, perform, or assist with at least 1 TSC show/event a year

• Proven ability to collaborate, learn, and grow with other company members

• Pass a criminal background check.

Once these requirements are met, a prospective member may apply for membership. Learn more about the different levels of company membership below.

Note: While company members receive preferential casting, Tulsa Shakespeare Company hosts open auditions for all productions. You can find audition requirements by visiting our Upcoming Auditions page and singing up for our newsletter.

Managing company members

MCMs are the managers of TSC. MCMs have organization responsibilities and contribute to the larger growth of TSC outside of supporting productions. Positions include: Education Director, Technical Director, Marketing Director, Events Director, Development Director, and General Director.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

• At least one year of ACM membership or participation in a minimum of two TSC productions/events.

• Attend at least one company meeting a year.

• Sponsorship from at least two current TSC Board Members

• Proposal for a project they would oversee in their chosen MCM role.

  • The proposal should not exceed three pages.

  • The proposal should include a budget.

  • The proposal should be directly related to the MCM role and supportive of TSC’s mission.

If MCMs choose, they are welcome to audition for shows, receive preferential casting, and would be subject to all the same benefits and requirements as ACMs. ACMs would be eligible to advance to MCMs after one year of membership, based on position availability and leadership review.

If accepted, MCMs are required to:

• Partner with the board, directors, and producers as needed throughout the season to drive the success of their role. 

  • Ex: The marketing director would work with the producers of the season’s shows on a social media and marketing calendar for promotion.

• Report to the board on activities, costs, trends, etc and offer new ways of driving TSC forward. 

• Participate in grant writing or fundraising relevant to their role. 

  • Ex: The Education Director would help design the curriculum to submit for an education grant. 

• Advise on prospective new MCMs or ACMs, and sponsor new members. 

  • Sponsorship entails vouching for an artist's personal and professional integrity when recommending them for leadership.