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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC), is a fully producing, professional theatre company whose primary audiences are young people ages 3-18 and families. CTC produces four to five main stage shows annually, and four touring company shows that also perform in-house.
CTC is currently accepting applications for on-call Theatre Technical Staff with previous experience in any technical theatre fields including lighting, sound, loading, rigging and carpentry. ...
Know Theatre of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for the position of Technical Director for the upcoming 2010/11 season. Interested parties should email resume, references and portfolio to the contact email.
General Description: The Technical Director (TD) is responsible for managing all technical aspects of a show are carried out in a timely and effective manner. ...
Professional Theatre Company is seeking a Technical Direction Intern for its upcoming National Tour of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Six Characters in Search of an Author." Position assists Company Technical Director with load-in including lighting, sound, set, props and costumes; gives show calls; assists with travel plans; runs light or sound board during performance; drives. ...
Jenny Wiley Theatre is in search of a sound designer for the upcoming production of Ghost Stories. Ideal applicants must be familiar with the Yamaha M7CL digital console, and be interested in engineering for the show as well, but not a requirement.
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to the contact address listed.
Housing ...
Jenny Wiley Theatre is in search of a sound engineer for the upcoming production of Ghost Stories. Ideal applicants must be extremely familiar with the Yamaha M7CL digital console.
Interested parties should send a resume, references and cover letter to the contact address listed.
Housing is provided.
Previous tour experience mandatory. 5 city / 8 week tour of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Rehearsal/Shop mid-October. Tour ends in Toronto on January 2nd.
Description: Professional Theatre Company is seeking an Assistant Company Stage Manager for its upcoming National Tour of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Six Characters in Search of an Author." ASM assists with the overseeing of travel plans, keeps track of work hours and tour expenditure, drives, assists Technical Director with load-in, gives show calls, assists with writing show reports and runs the sound board during performance. ...
Theater and Events Manager
Leadership and communication skills a must
Marketing and promotion experience necessary
Grant writing, organizations skills and self motivated
Education-experience considered
The Little Theatre On The Square is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, self-starter to serve as an administrative assistant for the 2010 fall/ winter season. Duties include but are not limited to
Assisting in all areas of administration from scheduling Artistic Director and Executive Director’s daily schedules, and booking travel arrangements
Assisting ...
We are looking for someone who can operate lights for our sunday morning worship. We are also looking for someone who can design a lighting plan for our worship service. It is one service on sunday mornings. The job pays 100.00 a sunday.
Jenny Wiley Theatre is in search of a Scenic Charge for the upcoming production of Ghost Stories. Applicants must be well-versed in scenic painting, and able to work well individually and with a team, also in a road-house environment. Ideal applicants will be available to move on 12 September and be available through the end of October.
Housing ...
The Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), a place and a program with a remarkable new interface between art, science, and technology, seeks experienced Stage Stage Managers to be hired on an as needed basis. The successful candidates must be very organized and team oriented with a strong background in Stage Management. ...
The Big Apple Circus seeks a Purchasing Agent for the Purchasing Department. The ideal candidate will have a friendly disposition, computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and its affiliates, the internet, as well as the ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner. You must also be able to lift up to 50lbs or more. ...
Zombies Attack Chicago, the cultural phenomenon in it's 3rd hit year, is looking to hire an artistic professional with a personal interest in zombie/horror films for a PRODUCTION MANAGER, duties include, but are not limited to:
creating a rehearsal schedule with the director; keeping rehearsals efficient and on-time; working with the Assistant Director to take rehearsal, blocking, and fight choreography notes; running technical rehearsals; helping pre-set props/special fx; giving actors call-times before each show; taking money at the door (maybe); running lights and DVD player during show; organizing post-show cleanup, and acting as an advocate for the actors.
Stage Manager needed for original ensemble show "The Franklin Expedition" at The Building Stage. Entering late in the creation process, with just enough time to learn the show in its final weeks of creation and tech. Rehearsals are weekday evenings and weekend days. Previews on 9/25 and 9/26. Opening 9/27.
Performances ...
Costume Designer needed for original ensemble creation, "The Franklin Expedition." The Building Stage (company) at The Building Stage (venue). A post-modern, poetic clown show pretending to be a historical drama. Five performers/ten characters to costume. Decent budget, limited time.
Lighting Designer needed for original ensemble work "The Franklin Expedition." The Building Stage (company) at The Building Stage (venue). Previews on 9/25 and 9/26, opening on 9/28. Some budget for electricians/me. Limited budget for expendables/rentals in addition to Building Stage lighting inventory.
Mad Cow Theatre is seeking a full-time Box Office Manager. Flexibility with hours is required for special events such as The Orlando Cabaret Festival, Fundraisers and other events/rentals. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
+middot; Manages admission ticket sales by supervising and reviewing performance of staff, overseeing scheduling, participating in training, and regularly updating the box office manual
Zealot Productions is in search of a bright, creative, passionate and highly driven intern looking to gain working experience in a busy international film marketing office. Zealot is a boutique agency with offices in Sydney, London, Los Angeles and New York that specializes in the creation of theatrical trailers for studio, independent + foreign films.
Writers Theatre is accepting resume applications for Properties Designers for the remainder of its 2010-2011 season. This is an ongoing opening filled on a per show basis. Designer is responsible for envisioning all props in a show, as well as shopping for, creating, and modifying all props as needed. Designer is also responsible for providing rehearsal props out of storage as needed. ...
