The Public Theater Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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7 roles · 15 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Public Theater.
The Public Theater
Manager of Major Gifts and Special Projects
Manager Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had an initial interview with their H.R. manager and was invited for a second interview. Both interview lasted about an hour and they were very nice. Unfortunately I was not moved to the third round of interviews.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work at the Public Theatre?
- Which current season performance are you most excited about?
- Can you give me a fundraising pitch for one of our newest productions?
The Public Theater
Company Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Communications were pretty relaxed throughout the whole thing. The interviewers were upfront and honest, but you could tell the hiring team was swamped and really behind schedule. I was told I'd have to work through the holidays and still be behind.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your approach to managing a team?
- What are your thoughts on cultural fit within a company?
- Tell me about your managerial process and how you handle day-to-day operations.
The Public Theater
Front of House Staff
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The Public Theater has a really smooth and nice hiring process, from applying online to the interview itself. The online part is super modern and easy, and the one-on-one interview with Monica was really friendly. She mentioned she forgot my resume but was glad I brought a copy. She told me it's minimum wage ($13) and that there are lots of jobs like ushers and ticket takers open. The interview happened on bar stools at a table in the cafe upstairs, and thankfully it wasn't busy then. She said they'd decide in about 2.5 weeks. They seem pretty organized and use a lot of automated systems, so I bet they'll email everyone about whether they got rejected or move on.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Are you okay with seeing graphic stuff often?
- What's your take on public speaking?
- How do you feel about being around big crowds in any kind of weather?
The Public Theater
Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a one on one interview for the assistant position. The hiring was being done by the current assistant, who told me I was over-qualified and seemed confused why I was applying. I didn't think I was over-qualified, I needed a job. He made the job sound really boring and discouraged other candidates and me from taking any offers. Apparently, they had already chosen someone before interviews even started.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience?
- What makes you want this particular job?
The Public Theater Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Public Theater interview reports.
“Can you tell me about some of your favorite contemporary playwrights?”
Read reports →“Which current season performance are you most excited about?”
Read reports →“Are you okay with seeing graphic stuff often?”
Read reports →“How do you feel about being around big crowds in any kind of weather?”
Read reports →“Can you give me a fundraising pitch for one of our newest productions?”
Read report →“What's your take on public speaking?”
Read report →“What are you excited about?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on DEI?”
Read report →“Have you worked with costumes before?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 The Public Theater interview reports.