[NEohioPAL] Seeking Resident Design and Stage Management staff - RCT

[Dane CT Leasure]

Rubber City Theatre is seeking the following positions for the 2019-2020
season. RCT is moving to a new venue in downtown Akron. The location
includes an intimate 74 seat thrust theatre, dressing rooms, a workshop
space, and administrative office. The following are contracted positions.
We are seeking 1-2 Resident Scenic Designers, 1 Resident lighting Designer
(1 Res. Lighting designer position has been filled), 1 Resident Costume
Designer (1 Res. Costume designer position has been filled), and 1 Resident
Stage Manager (two other SM positions have been filled). Show Dates are on
our website (https://www.rubbercitytheatre.com/19-20-season.html).
Typically, rehearsals begin about a month in advance to opening.

To apply please send a statement of interest outlining which position you
are interested in, a resume, and a design portfolio (if applicable) to Dane
CT Leasure, Artistic Director at dane at rubbercitytheatre.com.

*Resident Scenic Designer - Job Description - All Shows Available *

1. To complete sketches or sketch model(s) of the settings as necessary.
2. To build all designs for the show.
3. To work with properties supervisor to approve or acquire all scenic
properties required for the production, including draperies and furniture.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for scenery or property
suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Scenic Designer.
5. To attend the rehearsals and meetings as necessary to design the
production.
6. To design and/or coordinate special scenic effects for the production.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Resident Scenic Designer pays a stipend of $400 per show.

We have Resident Lighting Design openings for *A Little Princess,
Revolutionist*, and *Shakesqueer Musical *(world premier commission).

*Resident Lighting Designer - Job Description *1. To provide full lighting
equipment lists and a light plot drawn to scale from Scenic Design and
theatre drawings provided by Producer.
2. To provide color, hook-up plots and instrument schedule including all
information required for the realization of the design.
3. To coordinate and plot special lighting effects.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for lighting and special
effects suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Lighting
Designer.
5. To hang and focus the lighting equipment and program lighting cues.
6. To attend the rehearsals and meetings as necessary to design the
production.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Resident Lighting Designer pays a stipend of $250 per show.

We have Resident Costume Design openings for *A Little Princess, Sherlock
Holmes: The Final Adventure*, and *A **Christmas Carol*.

*Resident Costume Designer - Job Description *1. To provide a costume plot
and complete sketches or representations necessary for execution of
costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.
2. To build or purchase all costumes for the show. Or,
3. To design, select or coordinate all contemporary costumes, including
selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary. Or,
4. Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental or other resources and
coordinate their adaptation for the production.
5. To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.
6. To approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches,
beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
7. To attend the rehearsals and meetings as necessary to design the
production.
8. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
9. Do laundry twice a week during the show run.
Resident Costume Designer pays a stipend of $500 per show.


We have Stage Management openings for *A Little Princess, Revolutionist*
, and *A Christmas Carol*.
*Resident Stage Manager - Job Description *
A Stage Manager shall be obligated to perform at least the following duties
for the production to which they are engaged:

   - Shall be responsible for the calling of all rehearsals, whether before
   or after opening.
   - Shall assemble and maintain the Prompt Book which is defined as the
   accurate playing text and stage business, together with such cue sheets,
   plots, daily records, etc., as are necessary for the actual technical and
   artistic operation of the production.
   - Shall work with the Director and the heads of all other departments,
   during rehearsal and after opening, schedule rehearsal and outside calls in
   accordance with Equity regulations.
   - Assume active responsibility for the form and discipline of rehearsal
   and performance, and be the executive instrument on the technical running
   of each performance.
   - Maintain the artistic intentions of the Director and the Producer
   after opening, to the best of their ability, including calling correctional
   rehearsals of the company when necessary and preparation of the
   Understudies, Replacements, Extras and Supers, when and if the Director
   and/or Producer declines this prerogative. Therefore, if an Actor finds
   themselves unable to satisfactorily work out an artistic difference of
   opinion with the Stage Manager regarding the intentions of the Director and
   Producer, the Actor has the option of seeking clarification from the
   Director or Producer.
   - Keep such records as are necessary to advise the Producer on matters
   of attendance, time health benefits or other matters relating to the rights
   of Equity members. The Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Managers are
   prohibited from the making of payrolls or any distribution of salaries.
   - Stage Manager duties may include shifting scenery, running lights, etc.


Stage Management stipend is $300 per show.
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