Production Assistant

This is a general post for various contracts that we have come available throughout the year. We hire for the following:

Acting Academy

One Production Assistant per production class (20-30 different sessions per year)
Three Production Assistants for each summer to support our summer programming. It's never to early to apply for the next summer.

Responsibilities

Ensures facility/classroom is ready for all classes and rehearsals including stage prep/props, etc.
Manages rosters, checks parent IDs, and signs kids in and out of rehearsal
Runs Snack-Time Concessions
Takes line notes and blocking notes as needed by director
Assists Director with games and exercises, as needed
Gathers props, costumes, and small set pieces for production based on director needs.
Works where director needs help for live productions. Show needs vary. (Could be backstage as dresser for quick changes and runner for scene changes. Could be lights or sound operator.)
Keeps track of any borrowed or rented pieces and manages the return of those. Works with the Board Liaison to ensure items are returned or proper order.

Upbeat and positive attitude
Previous experience working in a production support capacity - stage management, costuming, prop gathering, tech, etc.
Able to drive - sometimes things need to be acquired from other places.
We’re looking for a proven self-starter