The Theater an der Ruhr was founded in 1980 as an alternative model, a new type of ensemble theater. The idea of the ensemble, which includes all employees of the theater, and the idea of traveling make the Theater an der Ruhr a special place for contemporary theater and contemporary art. The Theater an der Ruhr is based in a former brine bath in the historic Raffelbergpark on the border between Mülheim an der Ruhr and Duisburg. It still works with flat hierarchies today. The idea of the collective and independent work are important foundations of the collaboration.

The Theater an der Ruhr is currently reinventing itself once again, remaining true to its founding idea of an alternative, exploratory, ever-changing theater with a flexible structure that focuses on collaborative artistic work. Since the start of the 2023/2024 season, the Theater an der Ruhr has been inviting audiences to three concentrated theatrical events, each under the heading of a theme that will shape the entire season: In doing so, the theater is taking a completely new, radical path beyond the repertoire business in Germany's theater landscape.

Part-time tailor / dresser (m/f/d) for the costume department // from 20.08.2025

The Theater an der Ruhr was founded in 1980 as an alternative model, a new type of ensemble theater. The idea of the ensemble, which includes all employees of the theater, and the idea of traveling make the Theater an der Ruhr a special place for contemporary theater and contemporary art. The Theater an der Ruhr is based in a former brine bath in the historic Raffelbergpark on the border between Mülheim an der Ruhr and Duisburg. It still works with flat hierarchies today. The idea of the collective and independent work are important foundations of the collaboration.

The Theater an der Ruhr is currently reinventing itself once again, remaining true to its founding idea of an alternative, exploratory, constantly changing theater with a flexible structure that focuses on collaborative artistic work. Since the start of the 2023/2024 season, the Theater an der Ruhr has been inviting audiences to three concentrated theatrical events, each of which is themed around a specific topic that will shape the entire season: In doing so, the theater is taking a completely new, radical path beyond the repertoire business in Germany's theater landscape.

From 20.08.2025 we are looking for a person to support us as a tailor/dresser (m/f/d).

Your area of responsibility includes
- Making modern and historical costumes for men and women
- Alterations and repairs to existing costumes
- All manual activities that arise in a costume workshop
- Supervision of rehearsals and performances

Requirements:
- Completed training as a tailor
- Very good manual skills
- Independent, solution- and team-oriented way of working
- Willingness to work normal theater hours (including weekends and public holidays)
- Good instinct in dealing with artists and colleagues
- Participation in guest performances at home and abroad
- Driving license at least class B

We offer a part-time position with 30 hours/week with a varied range of tasks, a
a very collegial and artistically exciting working environment, a workplace in the middle of the beautiful
Raffelbergpark in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

The Theater an der Ruhr welcomes applications from people regardless of their gender
ethnic, cultural or social origin, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.
or sexual identity

Have we piqued your interest? Then please send your complete application
(cover letter, CV, references) by e-mail summarized in one PDF document to
adem.koestereli [​at​] theateranderruhr.de.

Interns (m/f/d)

We are looking for committed interns who would like to gain insight into the work processes and activities of a theater. Under the guidance of the assistant directors, you can actively participate in the artistic development processes as well as in the team and accompany the rehearsal process until the premiere. Your core tasks will include the preparation and follow-up of rehearsals as well as supporting the director/dramaturge during rehearsals.

The internship is limited in time and not bound to a production. The period of time can be arranged individually. Theatrical experience is desirable.

Are you interested? Then please send your complete application (cover letter, CV) summarized in a PDF document by e-mail to adem.koestereli [​at​] theater-an-der-ruhr.de.

Theater an der Ruhr welcomes applications from persons regardless of their gender, ethnic, cultural or social origin, age, religion, world view, disability or sexual identity.