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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Karamu House, the oldest producing black theatre in the country is seeking Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) for the 2021-2022 Season. Hiring will take place on an
ongoing basis throughout the season. ASM’s report to the Director of Production and the Production Stage Manager and work as a member of the technical crew assisting the Stage Manager with any and all stage management responsibilities during rehearsals and
performances for Karamu’s 4 show mainstage season as well as productions and special events for other departments throughout the organization. Rehearsal and performance hours are typically Tuesday through Friday evenings and weekends. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Assist the Stage Manager for all mainstage productions. Specific duties per show will vary but generally include but are not limited to:</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">- create actor packets and their contents, tape out the ground plan, prepare/restock the rehearsal hall, attend production meetings.</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Rehearsals: make coffee and tidy up hospitality station; sweep, mop, pre-set props and set for beginning of rehearsal; create and update prop tracking and scene shift paperwork; be on book; stand by for scene shifts and scene resets;
clean any necessary props at the end of rehearsal.</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Designer Run / Prop Load Out / Moving to the Theater: provide the most updated paperwork to the Props Manager and Run Crew.</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Coordinate, organize, and run any and all backstage traffic, scenic moves, and/or choreography to ensure the safety of actors and technicians; train run crew on backstage tracking and job responsibilities.</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Assist the Stage Manager and Props Manager with strike.</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Assist with Covid-19 safety protocols</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Successful candidates will possess the following:</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">- Personable and culturally competent team player who is committed to collaborating in a safe, friendly, and inclusive work environment.</span><span class="eop"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Strong organizational and time management skills.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Secondary skills in any technical area (wardrobe, lights, sound, video, etc.) is beneficial</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Ability to troubleshoot and adapt throughout the rehearsal and performance process.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Comfortable working at heights on ladders, lifts, fly rail and grid.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds and work in low light situations.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">-Possess a positive work ethic and collaborative spirit</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-COVID vaccination strongly recommended </span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Education and Experience</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-A Bachelor’s Degree in theatre, a related field, or equivalent experience is required</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">-Must have previous experience in stage management</span><span class="scxw164959483"> </span><br>
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</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Job Types: Seasonal per show (September-June)</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
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</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Compensation: Stipend based on show needs and experience</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Submit: Please send cover letter stating your areas of interest, resume, applicable portfolio materials, and three references to </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:submissions@karamuhouse.org" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">submissions@karamuhouse.org</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> <u>with
your last name and ASM in the subject lin</u>e.</span></span><span class="scxw164959483"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><br>
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