ctc 2013 production positions

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Chautauqua Theater Company invites applications for production positions for its

2013 summer season. Contracts run 9-12 weeks starting in early/mid June, housing

provided. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three references to

[email protected]. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the

subject line.

Associate Production Manager/Director of Facilities

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Assisting the Production Manager in all aspects of running the production department;serving as Production Manager for "Special Programming" events; assisting otherproduction departments as needed (especially in changeover); and assisting Company

Management with large events. The Associate Production Manager is also the primarymanager of all CTC facilities and maintenance issues including coordination with

appropriate departments of Chautauqua Institution, trouble-shooting minor facilitiesissues, organizing CTC trash and recycling program, overseeing CTC signage, and

handling other facility/operations issues as they arise.

Assistant Technical Director

The ATD acts as the liaison between the TD and the shop. They will work closely with

the Master Carpenter to make sure that the shop has all the supplies that it needs tocomplete the all scenic builds. The ATD may also be asked to serve as the Technical

Director for the two New Play Workshops and also may fill in for the Technical Directorduring various technical rehearsals.

Master Carpenter

The role of the Master Carpenter is quality control, making sure that the scenery beingproduced in the shop lives up to a safe and appropriate standard. Along with the ATD, the

Master Carpenter is responsible for keeping track of all the supplies in the shop and willdetermine what tools and supplies need to be purchased to complete projects.

CarpenterCarpenters are responsible for building and loading in the shows. They must be able tounderstand working drawings and have a working knowledge of basic shop tools.

Welding experience is helpful but not mandatory.


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Props/Carpenter Swing

The Swing will spend a lot of their time working in the scene shop building shows. They

will be responsible for all of the wood working projects and projects that fall on the lineof Props and Scenery (Bars, Tables, Cabinets etc.). They will also be an extra hand for

the Prop department when needed.

Scenic Paint Charge

The Scenic Paint Charge is responsible for the safe and timely planning, execution and

completion of painting of all scenic elements. In conjunction with the Technical Director,the Scenic Paint Charge manages budgets and coordinates schedules. This position

requires advanced skills in all types of scenic painting and sculpture as well as provenproficiency in leading a crew of artists.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Actasliaisonbetweendesignersandpaintstafftocompletescenerypaintneeds

Communicate with designers on resources and budgets available Articulate paint and finishing techniques to designers and paint staff Research and create paint samples Complete all scenic paint work on time and within available resources Maintain safe and clean workspace Oversee and delegate paint work to scenic artist

Assistant Scenic Paint Charge


Assist the Scenic Paint Charge in the painting of scenery and props Help to organize and clean the Paint Shop and paint area, keeping track of

inventory and maintaining shop supplies and tools Assist in periodic upkeep/touch up of sets during the run of the show Maintain clean and safe workspace Paintandfinishallscenicelementsincludingpriming,texturing,sculpting

andapplyingscenicdetailsdesignedbytheScenicdesignerandPaintCharge


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Properties Master

This position will facilitate the collection, fabrication, and maintenance of properties

for the three main productions and two new play workshops over an 11 week season. TheProperties Master will maintain the budget assigned to each show, and manage a shop of

four employees. Daily tasks include receipt reports, production meetings, technicalrehearsals, prop building, scouting, shopping, and returns. Necessary skills include but

are not limited to furniture building and upholstery, painting, sewing, metal working andknowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop.

Assistant Properties Master

This position will assist the Props Master in the collection, fabrication andmaintenance of properties for three main productions and two new play workshops over

an 11-week season. This position assists the props master in all duties includingoverseeing and participation in the production of props in the shop, participating in the

tech process, stepping up as leader when the props master is not available and facilitatingpropping the new play workshops. This individual needs to be self motivated and

organized. Necessary skills include but are not limited to furniture building andupholstery, painting, sewing, metal working and knowledge of Microsoft Office and

Photoshop.

Properties Artisan

This position will work towards the creation of all fabricated props including alterations,

maintenance and new builds. This individual should have a creative mind and skilledhands. Necessary skills include but are not limited to furniture building and upholstery,

painting, sewing, metal-working and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop.


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Costume Shop Manager

The Costume Director shall oversee all aspects of costume construction, rental, crafts andmaintenance for show costumes. They are also responsible for hiring and training and

supervision of costume staff. They also oversee planning and budgeting for thecostuming areas.


Direct completion of all costume elements as specified by costume designerwithin time and budget constraints Determine and manage budget for all materials, supplies and labor Hire all costume staff Train costume staff as needed Act as liaison between designer and director as needed Coordinate use of costume stock Attend all production meetings and necessary rehearsals Maintain clean and safe workspace Coordinate acquisition and purchase of all costume materials Make planning and budgetary recommendations for season Supervise fittings for each production Assist in construction of costumes as needed

Assistant Shop Manager Cutter/Draper

Duties include but are not limited to:

Talkwithshopmanageranddesigneraboutrenderingsandassignprojectstobebuilt

Assignwork-roomtasksincoordinationwithdailygoallist Assigntasksfromfittingnoteslist Overseealterations Oversightofshopinternandstitcher OverseeshoptasksandfieldquestionsifShopManagerisunavailable Oversee,withshopmanager,load-inandstrike Attendfittingsformadegarments Helpmaintaindailyscheduletomeetgoalslist Keeptrackofsuppliesandnotifyshopmanagerifthingsareneeded


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Costumer/Stitcher

Duties include but are not limited to: Work closely with cutter/draper on build tasks Instruct intern on new techniques Maintain clean and safe environment Help with tasks assigned such as: shop opening and closing, load-in, strike, sewing,

pulling and restocking, crafts Work with great accuracy and speed available on fitting notes When available and if needed work with cutter/draper on cutting and patterningWardrobe

Duties include but are not limited to: Assist the shop for pre-show weeks and attend design runs Work with Fellow/Designer to create run sheet Clean and set up dressing rooms

o Stage management will assign actor stations Maintain clothes during run including any cleaning and repair of items. Help with Load-in and Strike Run shows: prep, quick changes, post show Help with hair and make-up Help with final strike and shop closing

Master Electrician

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

o Encouragingapositive,collaborative,andpleasantworkenvironmento Supervisingthelightingcrew,includingthelightingoperator,andunion

electrician

o Facilitatingtheplanningandload-inofproductionlightingequipment,including:o Actastheliaisonbetweenthecompanyandtheproductionlightingdesignersin

obtainingtheinformationnecessaryfortheinstallationoftheproduction

lightingo Assistingtheproductionlightingdesignerduringload-in,technicalrehearsals.o Facilitatingthemaintenanceandremovalofallproductionlightingequipmento ManagingthebudgetofLightingDept.,ensuringnooverages,andproviding

detailedexpenditureinformationtotheProductionManagerinatimelyfashion

o OrderingallequipmentandsuppliesfortheLightingDept.o Facilitatingandsupervisingtheremovalofallproductionlightingequipmento RepresentingtheLightingDepartmentatallProductionMeetings


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Audio EngineerResponsibilities include but are not limited to:

o Encouragingapositive,collaborative,andpleasantworkenvironmento SupervisingtheSoundTech/Operatoro Managingequipmentinventoryo Creation/maintenanceoftheSoundBibleo ManagingthebudgetofSoundDept.,ensuringnooverages,andproviding

detailedexpenditureinformationtotheProduction

o Setup/maintenanceoftheHousePA,includingpaging,intercom,andrelaysystemsandcablingforintercom,AC,data,andtelephone

o ActastheliaisonbetweenthecompanyandtheproductionsounddesignersinobtainingtheinformationnecessaryforinstallationoftheproductionPA

o Facilitatingthetechnicalrehearsalprocesso Trainingofthesoundoperator(s)asnecessaryo RepresentingtheSoundDepartmentatallProductionMeetings

Light Board Operator/Electrician

The Lighting Technician is responsible for the complete and safe build and run of thelighting design. The responsibilities of the Light Board Operator/Electrician include but

are not limited to: Assistingwiththehangingandfocusingoflightingequipment ServingaslightboardopasneededbytheMasterElectrician AssistingtheMasterElectricianwithprogrammingduringtech Maintenanceandrepairoflightinginstrumentsandequipment Hang, rig and focus all lighting equipment Program lighting console in conjunction with other staff Maintain clean and safe workspace

Sound Board Operator/Sound Tech

The Sound Board Operator is responsible for the complete and safe build and run of the

sound design. The responsibilities of the Sound Board Operator/Sound Tech include butare not limited to:

Assistingwiththehangingandfocusingoflightingequipment ServingassoundboardopasneededbytheAudioEngineer AssistingtheAudioEngineerwithprogrammingduringtech Maintenanceandrepairofsoundequipment Program sound board in conjunction with other staff Maintain clean and safe workspace

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