Monday, November 16, 2015

Searching For Production Team for BIG FISH: 12 Chairs

Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts is searching for qualified technical theatre artists to fill the listed technical positions in costuming, properties, scenic construction and stage management for BIG FISH: 12 Chairs.

Contracts for technical positions vary based on commitment and experience and range from $500 to $1200. Although the technical crews are asked to do a tremendous amount of work, Artes de la Rosa attempts to create an environment that is both nurturing and fun while creating a spirit of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN A CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS, TWO REFERENCES, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.    To apply send a résumé with telephone number, and Email address and references to Artistic Director Adam Adolfo: Adam.Adolfo@ArtesDeLaRosa.org  

Materials should be received by December 1st; Interviews to begin immediately and continue till filled.

Assistant Stage Manager / Stage Management Intern
To serve Assistant Stage Manager for Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version. Will assist the Stage Manager in the running and organization of daily rehearsals; will assist in the scheduling and posting rehearsal and production calls and any other stage management duties that are deemed necessary and appropriate; responsible for backstage organization during the productions; and will attend all schedule rehearsals, paper techs, dry techs, and technical rehearsals.

Costume Designer
To serve as one of costume designers for Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version. The ideal candidate will have experience (either educational or professional), outstanding collaboration and communication skills, and a pleasant work ethic. Applicants must display leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and posses the ability to troubleshoot complex problems. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources. A degree in theatre is a plus; however, comparable experience will be considered. The candidate must be a team player and have a positive and professional attitude. The obligations of the Designer include attendance of Production Meetings & 1st Rehearsal, supplying the Theatre with conceptual drawings and ideas by equally agreed upon dates; supplying the Theatre with a fully-executed costume design, including colored renderings, costume list, labeled swatch cards, and costume plot (if needed), by equally agreed upon dates. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources.

Lighting Designer
To serve as the designer & master electrician for either productions of Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version or Welcome to Arroyo’s. We are seeking artists who possess imagination, flexibility and the desire to work in a creatively charged and artistically demanding, yet nurturing environment. Applicants must be prepared to work within a strong creative team, and to work quickly towards the end goal, while still giving focus to the artistic process. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources.

Technical Director
Under the guidance of the Artistic Director, will be responsible for managing the Scenic operations of the productions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work on large-scale shows in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Consult with the Artistic Director (and Scenic Designer) on the technical and budgetary feasibility of designs. Collaborate with artistic director and Scenic Designer to realize the production design within budget and on time. Manage all aspects in the planning, build, load-in, tech, and maintenance of scenery. Supervise the installation and strike of each set including any rigging and mechanical devices. Insure proper function, installation and safety of all scenic elements. Create time and material estimates, schedules and other documentation as required. Coordinate build schedule and load-in with theatre administration. Maintain the high quality and standards of Artes de la Rosa. Ensure a safe and workable environment for staff and performers.

Properties Artisan & Carpenter
Will work closely with the director of one of the four theatre productions, working within the parameters of the budget and production schedule; will organize and maintain the properties budget, build and deadline schedule; responsible for the construction of all scenic and hand properties; will assist in the acquisition of all properties for the production and crew.

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