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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">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 MARY POPPINS. The position reports to and works closely with the theatre director on the 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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Firestone Theatre is a highly respected, pre-professional theatre education program.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">This is an IMMEDIATE need. The position will be filled as soon as possible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Production dates for MARY POPPINS are March 19 – 22, 2014.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Please send resume and letter of interest to Mark A. Zimmerman via email to <a href="http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">FirestoneTheatre at gmail.com</span></a> or by mail to Firestone High School, 333 Rampart Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44313.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Tasks, Activities, and Responsibilities</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">The Shop Foreman / Set Builder will:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· collaborate with theatre director and scenic designer on planning all scenic elements and creating work schedules<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · act as a mentor / role model to high school students, sharing knowledge, skills, and guidance</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · guide and train an inexperienced crew</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be ultimately responsible for guiding a student crew in the planning, building, and striking of all physical scenery</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · maintain and reinforce an environment of safety for all students and staff</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · assume reasonable responsibility for the general cleanliness and organizations of the work and storage areas of the theatre</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · work collaboratively with theatre staff, student leaders, and parent volunteers on the creative theatrical process</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
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<b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Skills and Qualifications</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Candidates must:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be an experienced professional (with at least three years or equivalent experience) and have at least a high school diploma or GED.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif;font-size:12pt"> · have demonstrated experiences working with youth; be subject to a background check before working with minors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be in possession of carpentry and painting skills</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">An excellent candidate will also:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· be detail-oriented and self-starting<b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· have excellent organization and communication skills<b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· be reliable with a strong work ethic and professional behavior<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· have patience, creativity, and flexibility.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be able to work as part of a team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be able to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.<b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Potential Work Schedule</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">A successful candidate will:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">· plan an appropriate work schedule with approval of the theatre director</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · work a mutually agreeable but as yet undetermined number of hours per production.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · likely schedule 60 to 70 hours of work call.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be available mostly during the after-school period weekdays from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"> · be available for production and other meetings as appropriate</span></p>
<div><br></div>-- <br>Mark A. Zimmerman,<br>Theatre Director<br><br>Harvey S. Firestone High School<br>333 Rampart Avenue<br>Akron, Ohio 44313<br><br>330.873.3408<br><a href="http://www.FirestoneTheatre.com">www.FirestoneTheatre.com</a>
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