[NEohioPAL] Immediate need: Shop Foreman/Set Builder at Akron School for the Arts/Firestone High School

[firestonetheatre at gmail.com]

*The Akron School for the Arts/Harvey S. Firestone High School* in Akron,
Ohio, is now accepting applications for a *Theatre Shop Foreman / Set
Builder* for the upcoming production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT. The
position reports to and works closely with the theatre director on the
designing, planning and construction of all scenery for theatrical
production. This position will be responsible for setting an appropriate
work schedule and recruiting a student crew to plan, build and strike
scenery. This position will also work closely with a student-centered
technical theatre board.



Firestone Theatre is a highly respected, pre-professional theatre education
program.



This is a part-time position with flexible hours generally scheduled by the
candidate for weekdays between the hours of 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. although
evening hours and weekend hours may also be included in a creative schedule.


This is an IMMEDIATE need. The position will be filled as soon as possible.


Please send resume and letter of interest to Mark A. Zimmerman via email to
FirestoneTheatre at gmail.com or by mail to Firestone High School, 333 Rampart
Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44313.


Tasks, Activities, and Responsibilities

The Shop Foreman / Set Builder will:

                ·              collaborate with theatre director on
planning all scenic elements and creating work schedules

                ·              potentially serve as scenic designer or
designer of other production elements as skills and experience allow

     ·              act as a mentor / role model to high school students,
sharing knowledge, skills, and guidance

                ·              guide and train an inexperienced crew

                ·              be ultimately responsible for guiding a
student crew in the planning, building, and striking of all physical scenery

                ·              maintain and reinforce an environment of
safety for all students and staff

     ·              assume reasonable responsibility for the general
cleanliness and organizations of the work and storage areas of the theatre

                ·              work collaboratively with theatre staff,
student leaders, and parent volunteers on the creative theatrical process


Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must:

                ·              be an experienced professional (with at
least three years or equivalent experience) and have at least a high
school diploma
or GED.

                ·              have demonstrated experiences working with
youth; be subject to a background check before working with minors

                ·              be in possession of carpentry and painting
skills



An excellent candidate will also:

                ·              be detail-oriented and self-starting

                ·              have excellent organization and
communication skills

                ·              be reliable with a strong work ethic and
professional behavior

                ·              have patience, creativity, and flexibility

                ·              be able to work as part of a team

                ·              be able to work well with people from a wide
variety of backgrounds.


Potential Work Schedule

A successful candidates will:

                ·              plan an appropriate work schedule with
approval of the theatre director

                ·              work a mutually agreeable but as yet
undetermined number of hours per production

                ·              likely schedule 60 to 70 hours of work calls

                ·              be available mostly during the after-school
period weekdays  from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

                ·              be available for production and other
meetings as appropriate

-- 
Mark A. Zimmerman,
Theatre Director

Harvey S. Firestone High School
333 Rampart Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44313

330.873.3408
www.FirestoneTheatre.com
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