About us
Who we are
We are theater people. We want to reflect the full diversity and richness of theater life. We want to bring theater people together and support them in working well together.
This requires up-to-date information and a large network. So, Theapolis. Become a part of us and benefit from our services.
What we want
As the largest online network for theater professionals in German-speaking countries, we aim to support, inform, and connect theater professionals. With our publicly accessible theater archives, we aim to make the scope and diversity of theater productions, theater professionals, theater organizations, and ensembles visible.
By theater professionals for theater professionals: Welcome to our network!
Working in the theater - whether on or backstage - is something special. As old theater hands, we know that only too well. We want to support you on your career path - in such a way that you can concentrate on the essentials: Making theater. We want to make sure that you no longer miss out on the valuable industry information that you need for this. We want transparency, solidarity and good networking in our industry. That's why we cooperate with other institutions and professional associations, such as Crew United or the ensemble-netzwerk. With our Theapolis canteen we offer you a virtual exchange and consulting platform. EiBeing a member of Theapolis means being part of the largest industry network in the German-speaking theater world and benefiting directly from our expert knowledge and our wide reach in the theater world.
Transparency and fairness: over 800 theater and stage jobs every month
As a theater professional, you should always be informed about what's happening in your job market. That's why we offer you the largest theater job market in the German-speaking world. More than 20,000 theater companies, ensembles, and cultural institutions regularly advertise their stage jobs with us. We ensure that all postings are up-to-date and paid. We also scour the internet for interesting job openings so you don't miss any opportunities. Transparency and fairness are important to us. That's why our theater job market is the only one where salary information is required.
Thea - the memory of the theatre world: Theatre production database and theatre people database
Our databases of theater productions, theater people, and theater organizations are constantly growing and are publicly accessible. Over 110,000 theater productions, over 70,000 theater people, and more than 20,000 organizations are currently listed there, and the number is growing daily—making Thea a living history of theater. And because you are a part of it, every theater production you have participated in will automatically be shown in Thea as soon as you enter it in your profile—and from there, anyone interested can access it with just a click on your Theapolis profile. Thea is not only useful, but also fun: Want to find out about upcoming premieres? Ask Thea! Looking for a specific educational institution? Ask Thea! Want to know what certan theater professionals have been up to in recent years? Or need an overview of which plays have been staged most frequently? Ask Thea!
Visibility and reach: your Theapolis profile
We want you to be able to show what makes you and your work tick - as comprehensively as possible and yet without much effort. Visibility is essential in our industry. As the largest platform for theater professionals, Theapolis is the central point of contact for employers to find qualified new employees. Many first search for suitable candidates under People before posting their jobs. It is estimated that 30% of our jobs are filled directly through the profiles. That's why your Theapolis profile is your most important tool to be visible and findable as a theater professional in the industry. The more detailed you fill it with information, the greater your reach - even outside Theapolis, e.g. in search engines.
Know more: News, adviser, Gagenspiegel, Kantine
We want you to stay well informed without having to do a lot of research. Our news not only keeps you constantly up to date on the most important events in the theater world. They are also a compass for what is currently moving the industry. What we report on is relevant - and often has an influence on cultural policy. In the "Ratgeber" news section, you will also regularly find helpful articles on the topics of finance, law, subsidies, etc. In order for you to be confident and relaxed when negotiating your fees, we will advise you individually and personally - with our Gagenspiegel. Exclusive first-hand insider tips on solo financing and speculative applications are only available in our KIBA, for which we interview artistic directors on these very topics every year (together with the "junges ensemble-netzwerk"). In our Theapolis-Kantine you can choose your own topics, exchange ideas with colleagues and support each other. In addition, we regularly organize SPEZIAL-Kantinen in which experts answer your questions. So: before you search the internet, contact Theapolis right away ;-)
Finding new colleagues: If not here, where else?
We want you to find colleagues who fit you and your company. Theapolis is exactly the right place to go, because here are the theater professionals you are looking for. We are happy to advise you on how best to reach your desired target group or how to formulate job advertisements in a non-discriminatory manner. On Theapolis you can introduce yourself as an employer - directly into the industry and with all the information that is important for future colleagues: Who are we? What kind of theater do we do? How is our house equipped? etc. In addition, you have your own theater profile with us, which you can easily manage as a team. This way you can keep an eye on everything together. With a premium membership you can find trainees, interns, extras, advertise for workshops and master classes - and of course read our premium news - because they´re also interesting for employers!
