PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
YOUTH TROUPE ACTORS
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (3 positions available):
Reporting to the Artistic Producer, the Production Assistant will work with the Production Manger and Stage Manager for the 2016 summer season.
Specific duties include:
- setting up playing area during rehearsals and at every performance of assigned play
- assisting actors backstage
- organizing and maintaining costumes during rehearsal and performances
- cleaning and maintenance of rehearsal space and sections of performance space as needed
- organizing backstage area, including props
- assisting stage manager during rehearsals and performances as needed
- assisting with Perth through the Ages and The Lonely Ghosts Walk as required
Qualifications, skills and interests include:
- interest in theatre and/or performing arts
- excellent organizational skills
- attention to detail
- ability to multi-task and work in relatively high stress situations
- willingness to train
- keen sense of responsibility
- able to work in a team setting
- punctual at all times
- able to be self-directed and motivated
- take instruction and direction well
- able to attend all rehearsals and performances as needed
Wage rate: $10.30-$11.25 per hour
Preferred Age Range: 16-29 years of age
Hours: Variable hours from June 5 to Sept. 11, 2016
Performance Times:
Mainstage: Wed. to Sun. at 2pm; Wed., Thurs. and Sat. at 8pm
Perth through the Ages: Wed. to Sun. at 11am; The Lonely Ghosts Walk: Fridays at 7pm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2016
Email application with resume and cover letter to: info@classictheatre.ca
YOUTH TROUPE ACTORS (4 positions available):
Reporting to the Artistic Producer, the troupe will be involved in the research, creation, rehearsal and performance of historic scenes for Perth through the Ages, a theatrical historic guided walking tour, as well as The Lonely Ghosts Walk, during the summer of 2016.
Specific duties include:
- research of historic facts and events to be used in the walking tour and in the creation of theatrical scenes
- be involved in the improvisation, creation and rehearsal of theatrical scenes
- present historic theatrical scenes as part of the walking tour during the summer months
- act as front of house ambassadors at Classic Theatre Festival performances
Qualifications, skills and interests include:
- interest in local history
- interest in theatre and/or performing arts
- excellent literacy and dramatic skills
- willingness to train
- keen sense of responsibility
- able to work in a team setting
- punctual at all times
- able to be self-directed and motivated
- take instruction and direction well
- excellent customer service skills
Wage rate: $10.30-$11.25 per hour
Preferred Age Range: 16-29 years of age
Hours: Part-time from June 1 to Aug. 28
Tour Hours: Wed. to Sun. at 11am from June 22 to Aug. 28; Fri. at 7pm from July 1 to Aug. 26
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2016
Email application with resume and cover letter to: info@classictheatre.ca
