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.

We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible as an

 

Event Technology Specialist (m/f/d). The position will be filled by agreement.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and handling the lighting, sound, and video technology at our performance and rehearsal venues
• Setting up, dismantling, and providing technical support for in-house productions and guest performances
• Supporting rehearsals and performances, including documentation
• Setting up, modifying, and maintaining scenic and technical structures
• Programming and maintenance of shows and presets (e.g., lighting consoles, sound consoles, media servers)
• Supporting other trades and workshops
• Assisting with guest performances and special events at home and abroad

 

Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for theater and interest in its digital and technical development
• Completed training as an event technology specialist or equivalent professional experience
• Independent, solution-oriented and team-oriented approach to work
• Physical resilience and ability to work at heights
• Willingness to work theater-standard hours (including weekends and public holidays)
• Willingness to participate in guest performances at home and abroad
• Driver's license, min. class B

 

We offer:

• A full-time position with a wide range of responsibilities
• A very collegial and artistically exciting work environment
• A workplace in the heart of the beautiful Raffelbergpark in Mülheim an der Ruhr

 

The Theater an der Ruhr welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their gender, ethnic, cultural, or social background, age, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity.

 

The application deadline is January 15, 2026.

 

Have we sparked your interest? Then please send your complete application (cover letter, resume, references) by email, combined into a single PDF document, to:

adem.koestereli@theateranderruhr.de

We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible as an

event technology specialist with a focus on sound (m/f/d). The position will be filled by agreement.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and handling the lighting, sound, and video technology at our performance and rehearsal venues
• Operating and handling the sound systems at our performance and rehearsal venues (FOH and monitor, if applicable)
• Setting up, assembling, and dismantling sound systems in-house and at guest performances
• Microphoning of actresses and musicians (head/lapel microphones, boundary microphones, etc.)
• Setting up and maintaining radio links and in-ear systems
• Supporting rehearsals and performances, including mixing and documentation (cue lists, mixing console scenes)
• Playing, editing, and, if necessary, recording music and sounds
• Programming and maintenance of projects on digital mixing consoles
• Support for other departments (lighting, video, stage)
• Technical support for special events, concerts, and guest performances at home and abroad

 

Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for theater and a keen interest in artistic sound design
• Completed training as an event technology specialist or comparable qualification with a focus on sound
• Confident use of common digital mixing consoles and audio technology
• Basic knowledge of audio editing/DAW is an advantage
• Independent, solution-oriented and team-oriented approach to work
• Physical resilience and ability to work at heights
• Willingness to work irregular hours, as is customary in the theater (including weekends and holidays)
• Willingness to participate in guest performances in Germany and abroad
• Driver's license, at least class B

 

We offer:

• A full-time position with a clearly recognizable artistic profile and plenty of creative freedom in the field of sound
• A very collegial and artistically exciting working environment with flat hierarchies
• 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 background, age, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity.

 

The application deadline is January 15, 2026.

 

Have we sparked your interest? Then please send your complete application (cover letter, resume, references) by email, combined into a single PDF document, to:

adem.koestereli@theateranderruhr.de

 

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.