“There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.”
— William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene III (Brutus)
Ways to Work with Freewill
Bringing the Freewill Shakespeare Festival to life takes a team of performers, artists, technicians, and festival staff. Whether you're looking for seasonal employment, an opportunity onstage, or a professional contract, there are different ways to contribute to Freewill.
Festival Season Employment
Each festival season, Free Will Players brings together a team to help deliver our outdoor theatre experience. Seasonal positions may include box office, audience services, concessions, festival operations, and production support.
Available positions vary from year to year. When we're hiring, you'll find job descriptions, employment dates, and application instructions posted here.
Auditions & Acting Company
Our acting company is at the heart of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, bringing Shakespeare's stories to life for Edmonton audiences.
Auditions and casting opportunities are announced as they arise, with details about available roles, audition requirements, and important dates. Casting needs vary by production and season.
Canada Summer Jobs
Free Will Players applies for funding through the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs program to support eligible seasonal employment opportunities for young people.
All Canada Summer Jobs positions are conditional upon funding approval. Submission of a funding application does not guarantee that funding will be awarded or that positions will be available.
If funding is approved, confirmed positions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions will be posted here.
Contract Work & Calls for Proposals
Beyond our seasonal staff and acting company, Free Will Players works with independent artists, designers, technicians, and other professionals on a project-by-project basis.
From creative and technical contracts to specialized services, we may occasionally issue calls for proposals or expressions of interest. Opportunities will be posted here with details about the scope of work, requirements, and submission process.
Current Opportunties
Nothing on the Playbill Just Yet!
We don't have any opportunities open for public applications at the moment, but there's always plenty happening behind the scenes at Freewill!
Check back here for future employment opportunities, audition announcements, and calls for proposals as they become available.