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Crew
Thrown Stone Theatre Company’s non-union stage crew positions are temporary part-time exempt roles with a company dedicated to, as our mission states, engaging our region with new and reimagined theatre in intimate settings, creating a body of work that moves, connects, and challenges all who join the conversation.
Thrown Stone is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Candidates. We take our values seriously. We are committed to a work environment in which the theater we produce is created equitably and humanely. How we make the work is as important as the work itself.
All staff will be required to assist in implementing our COVID-19 Safety Plan, follow all health and safety protocols including social distancing, proper mask wearing, and COVID testing.
Requirements
- All staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and up to date on their boosters
- These positions are physical in nature — the ability to climb ladders, lifts, reach above head, bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds
- We are seeking candidates residing within 50 miles actual driving distance to Ridgefield, CT. Housing and transportation are not provided.
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV record, and/or ability to self-report to work
- Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement, however, there will be no rehearsal on July 4
Assistant Stage Manager
- Dates: July 3 – July 24
- Hours per week: 34
Duties
- Attend all required rehearsals, understudy rehearsals, tech, preview, and performances
- Work with stage management staff to create and maintain a safe and functional rehearsal room environment
- Work closely with other artists to build a safe, respectful, and anti-racist backstage environment
- Run the light board in technical rehearsals and performances
- Help to create and maintain SM production paperwork
- Track props and costumes in rehearsals and performances
Qualifications
- Background in stage management, degree or equivalent experience
- Complete understanding of backstage etiquette
- Working knowledge of technical theatre practices and ability to operate a lighting board
Compensation
- $510/week
Assistant Director
- Dates: June 19 – July 14
- Hours per week: 30
Duties
- Support the Director in realizing the play onstage
- Attend all required rehearsals and production meetings, understudy rehearsals, tech, and preview, and take notes
- Perform research, errands, or stand in for actors during lighting focus as requested
- Work closely with other artists to build a safe, respectful, and anti-racist backstage environment
- As needed, run special rehearsals such as line-throughs, pickups, and swing rehearsals
Qualifications
- Background in theatre, degree or equivalent experience
- Complete understanding of backstage etiquette
- Expertise in the historical period, art history, or related fields a plus!
Compensation
- $450/week
Production Assistants
- Dates: July 3 – July 24
- Hours per week: 30
Duties
- Present at all required rehearsals, understudy rehearsals, tech, preview, and performances
- Work with stage management staff to create and maintain a safe and functional rehearsal room environment
- Work closely with other artists to build a safe, respectful, and anti-racist backstage environment
- Assist with scene and costume changes in performances
- Assist with load-ins and load-outs and all aspects of preparing the space and cleanup
- Assist with special projects as requested
Qualifications
- Background in theatre, working toward a degree, or equivalent experience
- Willingness to learn and observe backstage etiquette
Compensation
- $15/hour
- Internship credits may be available