Production Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $16.00 / hr

Production Assistant

ABOUT US

The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant regional arts & cultural landscape.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The production assistant is an integral part of the stage management team. This position will provide selected candidates with the opportunity to learn and work alongside professional Equity and non-Equity theater personnel. Stage Management personnel are expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder, and shall perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of their knowledge, skill, judgment, and ability. Hours are dependent on rehearsal and performance times and include evenings and weekends. Your responsibilities will include :

• Report on time as scheduled for required shifts including but not limited to pre-production, rehearsals, understudy rehearsals, tech, previews, and performances
• Provide support to the production as a member of the stage management team with supervision from the AEA Stage Managers
• Assist and support stage management staff to create and maintain a safe and functional rehearsal room environment and with all stage management duties as assigned
• Serve as a member of the deck crew for tech and performances
• Create and maintain paperwork for props tracking, blocking and more under the supervision of stage managers
• Other show duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

REPORTS TO : The Production Assistant reports to the Production Stage Manager. Final employment authority is with the Producer and Artistic Director.

COMMITMENT : This is a position running for the length of rehearsal and production of one or either of the below listed shows. It is a temporary, full-time position. It is possible to hold this position for more than one production per season. Production cycles run 8 or 7.5 weeks. See schedule below.

Into The Woods

May 18 - Prep week

May 25 - First rehearsal

June 12 - Design Run

June 13 - Wandelprobe

DARK - June 14

June 15-17 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH

June 18 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)

June 19 - Opening

June 23 - Photo Call

TBD - two show day (2 : 00pm + 7 : 30pm)

July 12 - Closing

Once

July 9 - Prep week

July 16 - First rehearsal

July 31 - Design Run

Aug 1 - Wandelprobe

DARK - Aug 2

Aug 3-5 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH

Aug 6 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)

Aug 7 - Opening

Aug 11 - Photo Call

TBD - two show day (2 : 00pm + 7 : 30pm)

Aug 30 - Closing

COMPENSATION : Starting at $16 / hour, plus 2 comp tickets, bus pass, company doctor support and gym membership. Compensated for overtime. Lodging available upon request.

TO APPLY : Please supply a cover letter and resume with reference contact information.