The Glove Theatre is not currently seeking any formal employment applications, however we are actively seeking dedicated interns (some stipendiary pay) for technical positions including Sound, Lighting, Stage Management, and more.

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ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: 
The Gloversville Theatre Corporation (The Glove Theatre or The Glove) is a 501(c)3 non-profit located founded in 1995 and organized to acquire, repair, renovate, and reactivate the historic Glove Theatre.

The Glove was built in 1914 as a vaudeville house. Acquired by J. Meyer and Louis Schine in 1920, The Glove served as the flagship location and headquarters for the nationwide Schine Theatre Circuit. The theatre hosted a variety of live performances, first-run movies, and community events. As the centerpiece of Gloversville’s downtown, The Glove was a symbol of entertainment, prosperity, and nostalgia for community members. Like many urban theaters in the region, The Glove faced neglect during the Urban Renewal movement in the 60s, and 70s, and was ultimately abandoned and shuttered in 1971.

After sitting vacant for nearly 25 years, The Glove faced imminent demolition. The ceiling had partially collapsed, and a 3-foot standing pool covered the floor and seating area. In 1995, a group of concerned community members formed The Gloversville Theatre Corporation to save the theater from demolition and return it to its former glory. Their efforts shored up the building and fostered community investment to bring The Glove back as a community gathering place.

The theater continues to operate as a performing arts venue. The board of directors manages the organization’s operations and long-term planning goals. In 2022, the organization hired a General Manager to manage day-to-day operations, enhance consistent ongoing operations, and focus on attainment of long-term objectives. In 2023, The Glove hired a Facilities Manager to assist the GM in daily operations. In 2023, The Glove hosted 47 productions, logged 3,156 volunteer hours, and welcomed over 5,600 guests to our historic theater and to downtown Gloversville – bringing life to downtown Gloversville.

In 2022 and 2023, The Glove received two large capital improvement grants. The Glove was awarded $1.993 million as part of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and $2 million through a Restore New York grant. Together, these grants will be used for capital improvements to modernize the facility, maximize the guest experience, make the make the balcony accessible and compliant, and enhance The Glove’s space for performers and guests.