Monthly job fairs for theater professionals set to be held at a proposed Times Square casino in New York City
Caesars Palace Times Square, located in the heart of New York City, has expanded its partnership with Actors' Equity Association and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 to host monthly exclusive job fairs specifically for members of these two unions.
The purpose of this initiative is to provide stability and new employment opportunities for theater professionals, who often experience unpredictable and inconsistent work. The job fairs will offer union members access to flexible, high-paying roles at Caesars Palace Times Square, including positions such as table games dealers, bartenders, front-of-house concierges, and others across hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Many of these jobs will feature part-time or on-call schedules to accommodate the unique needs of theater workers, such as rehearsal times, auditions, and performances. Caesars Palace Times Square will provide paid training and streamlined onboarding for specialized roles like dealers, enabling Broadway professionals to expand their skill sets and work without leaving their artistic community.
Al Vincent Jr., Executive Director of Actors’ Equity Association, emphasized that this partnership offers theater workers opportunities to support themselves financially without stepping away from their professional networks, fulfilling a crucial need for responsive, community-oriented solutions.
The monthly job fairs will be exclusive for union members of Actors' Equity Association and American Federation of Musicians Local 802. Chloe Rabinowitz reported this news for Broadway World.
In addition to the job fairs, Caesars Palace Times Square has outlined this partnership as part of a broader commitment to the theater district. The project has pledged substantial investments toward public safety and subsidizing Broadway tickets for disadvantaged families, further supporting the local community.
The employment opportunities at Caesars Palace Times Square come with access to Caesars employment benefits. The job fairs will take place at Caesars Palace Times Square, the renowned venue in the city that never sleeps.
This partnership aims to provide job opportunities for union members, offering them a chance to balance their artistic careers with stable, high-earning employment. The initiative at Caesars Palace Times Square is a step towards fostering a more sustainable and supportive environment for theater professionals in an often unpredictable and inconsistent job market.
- Beyond the role of hosting exclusive job fairs for theater professionals, Caesars Palace Times Square also extends its reach to the realm of education and self-development, providing paid training and streamlined onboarding for specialized roles like dealers, enabling Broadway professionals to expand their skill sets and work without leaving their artistic community.
- Despite the expansion into casino-and-gambling opportunities, Caesars Palace Times Square remains committed to the theater district, pledging substantial investments toward public safety and subsidizing Broadway tickets for disadvantaged families, further supporting the local community.
- Stepping away from the glitz and glamour of casino-games and casino-culture, this partnership between Caesars Palace Times Square, Actors' Equity Association, and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 aims to provide career-development opportunities for union members, offering them a chance to balance their artistic careers with stable, high-earning employment.
