Position Summary
This posting will hire multiple positions. In your cover letter please indicate your area of expertise. Theatre Production Specialist focuses in one of the following production departments at PlayMakers: stage management scenic carpentry props carpentry/crafts costume shop sound or electrics. These positions support their particular production department as assigned based upon the candidates experience and expertise. Theatre Production Specialists duties may extend to backstage production roles/run crew as determined by Production Manager. Daytoday duties may include: managing the rehearsal and performance process interpreting drawings and cut lists created by the shows Technical Director; executing stage craft techniques as delegated by the Technical Director or Scenic Artist; procuring building or refurbishing new and cataloged props; cutting draping or stitching costume pieces under guidance of Costume Designer or Costume Crafts Artisan; record and/or edit sound cues as delegated by the production Sound Engineer/designer pull hang cable or focus electrics under supervision of Master Electrician. Theatre Production Specialist will work closely with undergraduate as well as graduate students in the Department of Dramatic Art.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge of interpretation of technical drawings and use of specialized tools and machinery.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
B.A. or B.F.A. in Theatre with emphasis on technical production; previous supervisory skills and/or experience working in an academic environment. Experience in theatre production in assigned technical area sufficient to demonstrate technical and artistic skills; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Required Experience:
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