2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- LEAD ELECTRICIAN
- ❗️COMPANY MANAGER Immediate Replacement
- ❗️COSTUME SHOP MANAGER Immediate Replacement
LEAD ELECTRICIAN
The salary range is $900-$1100- based on experience.
SUMMARY: The Lead Electrician works in conjunction with the rep plot designer to specify, plan, and install the lighting package for the summer season. During the four production season, the Lead Electrician is responsible for running the lighting console for all four productions, designing and running the console for approximately XYZ one-off theatre for youth productions spread throughout the summer, maintaining the rep plot, and responding to show specific needs such as specific specials not covered by the rep plot, practical wiring, etc. Programming opportunities exist depending upon the lighting designer expectations and experience level of the applicant show-by-show.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS:
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]. Please put LEAD ELECTRICIAN in the subject line.
Job runs end of May until September 29, 2024
The salary range is $900-$1100- based on experience.
SUMMARY: The Lead Electrician works in conjunction with the rep plot designer to specify, plan, and install the lighting package for the summer season. During the four production season, the Lead Electrician is responsible for running the lighting console for all four productions, designing and running the console for approximately XYZ one-off theatre for youth productions spread throughout the summer, maintaining the rep plot, and responding to show specific needs such as specific specials not covered by the rep plot, practical wiring, etc. Programming opportunities exist depending upon the lighting designer expectations and experience level of the applicant show-by-show.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS:
- Timely arrival to all work days, calls, etc
- Capacity to prioritize tasks and communicate those priorities and plans to the entire production team.
- Assist and collaborate the rep plot designer with specifying and planning the installation.
- Work with TD and Production Manager to assess, plan, and execute show specific lighting solutions such as specials not covered by the rep plot, practicals, etc
- Ensuring that all possible lighting work is advanced and prepared to facilitate efficient changeovers
- Work with TD and Production Manager to plan changeovers
- Maintain all lighting documentation throughout the season
- Assist TD and Production Manager along with deck crew regarding installation of soft goods, hard portals, and similar during changeovers.
- Working knowledge of the ETC EOS/ION console family as related to show running, soft-patching LED and moving fixtures.
- Experience and comfort working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts to hang and focus lighting fixtures
- Working knowledge of Lightwright as related to tracking instrument numbers, channels, etc.
- Programming ETC EOS/ION console family
- Advanced knowledge of Lightwright as related to producing pin-patches and tracking constant power channels and relays
- Experience as a stage manager, follow spot operator, or similar such that one can provide feedback to followspot operators to ensure continuity throughout the run
- Interest and experience sufficient to lead show specific focus calls and show specific work such as hangs or moving an electric from one line to another.
- Experience rigging and with hemp style rigging in particular
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]. Please put LEAD ELECTRICIAN in the subject line.
Job runs end of May until September 29, 2024
COMPANY MANAGER ❗️Immediate Replacement
DURATION
June 1, , 2024-September 22, 2024- THIS IS A SEASONAL JOB ONLY
Salary- $725-$750 weekly
Theatre by the Sea in Matunuck RI is seeking an experienced summer theatre Company Manager for the 2024 season. This is an immediate replacement
Season ends on September 15, 2024 and job commitment ends on
September 22, 2024.
Candidate must be a hard working team player with a strong work ethic and sense of humor. Should be prepared to work long, odd hours at times. Candidate should be willing to assume other job responsibilities if called upon to do so.
A valid drivers license and clean driving record is a must as is the ability to drive a 12-15 passenger van.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lb.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the coordination of travel and housing for actors and guest artists as well as arranging hospitality for up to 55 people. In addition the Company Manager will monitor and help in maintaining/ cleaning the Company Housing. Company Management is responsible for getting housing ready for the season and for changing over rooms from one show to the next. Company Management also provides crew meals during tech week.
Assist with the Childrens Series and Monday Night Concert series, hospitality, travel and housing.
Supervising and working closely with the Assistant Company Manager.
Petty cash reconciliation, preparing workmans comp forms and accident reports. Scheduling doctors appointments as needed and taking people to the hospital if needed.
Drive actors to and from all rehearsals and performances.
This job requires excellent people and organizational skills, and a knowledge of theatre and basic AEA rules. Excellent computer skills required as well.
Company Manager will also at times work with and report to the Producer, Artistic Director, Associate Producer, General Manager, Production Manager and Stage Mgmt to ensure that the artistic and administrative standards and policies of Theatre by the Sea are maintained.
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected].
Please put Company Manager in the subject line.
DURATION
June 1, , 2024-September 22, 2024- THIS IS A SEASONAL JOB ONLY
Salary- $725-$750 weekly
Theatre by the Sea in Matunuck RI is seeking an experienced summer theatre Company Manager for the 2024 season. This is an immediate replacement
Season ends on September 15, 2024 and job commitment ends on
September 22, 2024.
Candidate must be a hard working team player with a strong work ethic and sense of humor. Should be prepared to work long, odd hours at times. Candidate should be willing to assume other job responsibilities if called upon to do so.
A valid drivers license and clean driving record is a must as is the ability to drive a 12-15 passenger van.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lb.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the coordination of travel and housing for actors and guest artists as well as arranging hospitality for up to 55 people. In addition the Company Manager will monitor and help in maintaining/ cleaning the Company Housing. Company Management is responsible for getting housing ready for the season and for changing over rooms from one show to the next. Company Management also provides crew meals during tech week.
Assist with the Childrens Series and Monday Night Concert series, hospitality, travel and housing.
Supervising and working closely with the Assistant Company Manager.
Petty cash reconciliation, preparing workmans comp forms and accident reports. Scheduling doctors appointments as needed and taking people to the hospital if needed.
Drive actors to and from all rehearsals and performances.
This job requires excellent people and organizational skills, and a knowledge of theatre and basic AEA rules. Excellent computer skills required as well.
Company Manager will also at times work with and report to the Producer, Artistic Director, Associate Producer, General Manager, Production Manager and Stage Mgmt to ensure that the artistic and administrative standards and policies of Theatre by the Sea are maintained.
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected].
Please put Company Manager in the subject line.
COSTUME SHOP MANAGER ❗️Immediate Replacement
Weekly salary- $700-$775
Seeking a costume shop manager for the 2024 season.
Candidate must have good communication skills Good organizational skills Be good at time management Have strong sewing skills Have knowledge how to fit garments Have a knowledge of a variety of sewing machines
Responsibilities:
Having a car is helpful as you will need to travel between the costume shop and theatre at times.
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]. Please put COSTUME SHOP MANAGER in the subject line.
Job runs end of May until September 29, 2024
Weekly salary- $700-$775
Seeking a costume shop manager for the 2024 season.
Candidate must have good communication skills Good organizational skills Be good at time management Have strong sewing skills Have knowledge how to fit garments Have a knowledge of a variety of sewing machines
Responsibilities:
- Read scripts and meet with directors
- Organize costume packages in preparation for fittings
- Schedule fittings with stage management
- Conduct fittings
- Instruct stitchers in alterations
- Load costumes into theatre
- Be present at all techs- get notes from directors, choreographers
- Manage completion of notes during tech
- Make purchases for show and shop needs
- Keep to a budget and organize purchase receipts and returns
- Manage a costume shop with a staff of stitchers and fitters
- Get shop ready to open before season and get shop ready to close at end of season
Having a car is helpful as you will need to travel between the costume shop and theatre at times.
It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.
Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]. Please put COSTUME SHOP MANAGER in the subject line.
Job runs end of May until September 29, 2024