Production Assistant

Description

The Production Assistant (PA) will report to the Production Stage Manager and assist the theatre in a variety of ways throughout the year. The PA will assist with activities for shows, concerts, special engagements, and rentals. These activities may include, but are not limited to, stagehand work, scenic builds/painting, pulling props, organizing costumes, cleaning/organizing dressing rooms.

The PA will work approximately 10-15 hours per week and shifts may include evenings and weekends depending on the needs of events in the theater.

• Assist the PSM with audition preparation for shows
• Ensure a clean, safe rehearsal area for actors using the space onstage/backstage. This includes sweeping, mopping, table set up, piano set up, etc.
• Assist with backstage support for theatre events, as assigned by the PSM. This will include acquiring knowledge of the sound and light boards as well as spotlight operation.
• Assist with set construction, costume construction, props creation as assigned by the PSM.
• Participate in production and staff meetings.
• Assist with theatre cleaning and organizational projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the PSM.

• 1-2 years of previous theatre experience
• Basic knowledge / willingness to learn live theatre systems and procedures
• An established track record of punctuality and professionalism
• Comfortable with a fluid, flexible workplace environment
• History of taking initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Established communication and problem-solving skills

• Capable of doing extensive walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 pounds