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Technical Theater Arts Training Program at the Cape Playhouse
The “magic” of theater is the result of rigorous planning, hard work, and the finely honed skills of artisans and designers. This program trains interns and staff on the technical process of mounting a stage play.
The program teaches the skills necessary to work in a theater company’s major production departments — set, prop, costume, makeup, lighting, and sound. Practical experience along with hands-on training on everything from painting techniques, flats and bracing, and quick changeovers to hand props, rigging, and mic placement at an extraordinary educational venue (the Cape Playhouse – the oldest professional summer theater in America) makes this a premiere theatrical education program.
NOW HIRING FOR OUR 2013 SUMMER SEASON Opportunity to work at one of the longest running summer theatres in the country, set on beautiful Cape Cod at a fully tooled shop. This position is a multi-tasked position that manages all back stage and shop operations and is the shop liaison to the Business and Artistic Divisions. Administrative responsibilities included payroll, design deadlines, daily production reports, hiring casual labor and acting as liaison to designers, vendors and USA. High volume 6 show, 12 week season with three week lead in (one week to prep the shop, two weeks for the first build.) Work with 6 different professional designers throughout the season. Ultimate responsibility for TD, shop, and all elements of scenic engineering, construction, rigging, load ins, and strikes. Must be a proficient draftsman (hand, autoCAD, Vectorworks), minimum BA or BS in technical theatre, enrolled in a graduate program for technical direction, at least three years experience; summer stock, scene shop, touring, etc. Must have excellent communication skills, high energy, ability to run a shop, lead crews, be organized, good sense of humor. Technical skill set must include advanced construction skills, MIG welding, materials purchasing, rigging (hemp house). Valid driver's licence required. Housing provided. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Opportunity to work at one of the longest running summer theatres in the country, set on beautiful Cape Cod at a fully tooled shop. High volume 6 show, 12 week season with three week lead in (one week to prep the shop, two weeks for the first build.) Work with 6 different professional designers throughout the season. The TD is responsible for all elements of scenic engineering, construction, rigging, load ins, and strikes. Requirements: Must be a proficient draftsman (hand, autoCAD, Vectorworks), minimum BA or BS in technical theatre, enrolled in a graduate program for technical direction, at least three years experience; summer stock, scene shop, touring, etc. Must have excellent communication skills, high energy, ability to run a shop, lead crews, be organized, good sense of humor. Technical skill set must include advanced construction skills, MIG welding, materials purchasing, rigging (hemp house). TD reports to Production Manager. Valid driver's licence required. Housing provided. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Requirements: Ability to complete jobs from start to finish, understanding of scenic construction, desire to learn new skills and ask questions, energy, ability to carry a sheet of 3/4 plywood alone, dedication, a sense of humor. You will contribute heavily to building, installing, and removing each set throughout our 14 week, 6 show season. Additionally, you may be required to be on the run crew of our bigger shows, depending on need. Applicants need at least two years (seasons) shop experience. Familiarity with reading both hand drafted and CAD drawings. Desired, but not necessary: MIG welding, drafting, scenic painting, tool maintenance, theatrical rigging (hemp house especially). Housing provided. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Requirements: ability to complete jobs from start to finish, ability to hang, circuit, focus and maintain light plots for all shows, ability to implement and execute any onstage practicals and atmospheric/special effects, ability to maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures, desire to learn new skills and ask questions, energy, ability to lift 25+ pounds, dedication, a sense of humor. Reporting to the Lighting Designer, you will contribute heavily to our 14 week, 6 show season. Additionally, you may be required to be on the run crew of our bigger shows, depending on need. Applicants need a minimum of 2 years professional Electrics experience as ME or equivalent. Housing provided. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Paints and oversees the painting of the scenery, as specified by the designer’s drawings, paint elevations, research and other instructions from initial discussions through load-in. Recommends to the Set Designer the most efficient use of paint techniques, stock colors or materials, order of painting, etc. Recommends materials that may be helpful to the execution of the design. Oversees Scenic Painter. Utilizes, as much as is reasonable and feasible for the design, the theatre’s stock of paint and paint materials. Orders materials for the paint shop. Orders show specific materials for delivery in time for painting. Takes inventory of stock materials and supplies on a regular basis and keeps the shop well stocked. Housing provided. Valid driver's license required - a vehicle is a plus. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Oversees all aspects of running the wardrobe room, working with the designers, maintaining clothes during the run of a production, preparing and shipping of clothes after a run. Works closely with the Production Stage Manager. Must be amenable to working closely with Actors and seeing to their needs. Must be well organized, work well with others under pressure, while balancing the day to day maintenance of the job at hand. Utilizes, as much as is reasonable and feasible for the design, the theatre’s stock of wardrobe materials. Orders materials for the wardrobe room. Takes inventory of stock materials and supplies on a regular basis and keeps the shop well stocked. Housing provided. Applicant must be 18+ years of age. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Late May thru Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 The production intern position allows for a complete immersion into the production process. While working at one of the longest running professional theatres in the country, you will be responsible for three specific roles during the course of the summer; run crew on main stage shows, production work calls, and children’s theatre crew. Through these three roles, production interns will work in all areas of production with the opportunity to develop both general and specific skill sets. Requirements: A strong desire for production work, excellent communication skills, ability to listen and follow direction while also being independent and proactive. Consideration given to applicants with any knowledge related but not limited to scenic construction, painting, sewing, lighting, sound, stage management, props, and all other related backstage work. Housing is NOT provided. Candidates must have housing on Cape Cod secured before applying. Applicants must be 18+ years of age. Send a letter of interest, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Early June to Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 Typical job duties of a Theater Company Manager, including, but not limited to coordinating housing, transportation and hospitality and paperwork for a professional company over a 12 week summer season of shows. Assist Artistic Director in artistic aspects of position. Assist Managing Director in administrative aspects of the position. Requirements: Strong commitment to the mission of the theatre in service to task, colleagues, company and community, excellent communication skills, excellent Excel, Word and computer skills, ability to listen and follow direction while also being independent and proactive. Previous experience in this position is a plus. Housing is provided. Valid driver's license required - a vehicle is a plus. Applicants must be 18+ years of age. Send a letter of interest, resume, and three current references. Job Dates Contact Early June to Early September Cape Playhouse Personnel - Backstage P O Box 2001, Dennis, MA 02638 |
