(IATSE) Stage Carpenter

Position type: Full-Time; Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Union (IATSE)

Pay range: $22.13 per hour

Start Date: August 22, 2022 (can delay start date)

End Date: May 28, 2023

Reports to: Technical Director

Supervises: Stage Crew

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is seeking an IATSE Stage Carpenter to join the production team for the 2022-23 season to build for our main stages, New Ground Theatre Festival, and the CWRU/CPH MFA program to help ensure that each technical rehearsal and performance runs smoothly. Must be willing to join IATSE Local 27.

Responsibilities Include:

 Assist with load-in and strike of scenery

 Attend Designer Run-through

 Make sure all line sets are properly spiked before the onstage spacing rehearsal and removed at strike of show

 Participate in weekly departmental equity, diversity, inclusion and access learning conversations

 Attend each tech rehearsal and performance of show

 Train and supervise Stage Crew on proper methods to move scenery

 Work with Stage Management to develop shift plots for moving scenery and props during performance

 Make sure stage and backstage areas are swept, mopped and cleaned before each rehearsal and performance

 Preset and supervise Stage Crew presets of scenery and props as assigned by Stage Management

 Keep paperwork up to date by writing down changes to preset lists or run list; ensure Stage Crew updates paperwork during techs and provide Stage Management staff with updated copy of paperwork

 Assist with the daily post show clean up

 Follow all health and safety guidelines established by the theatre; report any unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor immediately

 Notify Stage Management and TD of broken scenery or props; repair and maintain scenery and emergency repairs for props during the run of the show  Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and anti-racist culture by building positive relationships with staff and guest artists, and immediately addressing instances of micro aggressive or harmful language or behavior

Desired Experience and Skills Include:

 Leadership and communication skills

 Ability to read and understand blueprints

 Ability able to follow instructions

 Knowledge of scenic construction techniques and materials

 Working knowledge of welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, motion control, and rigging

 Ability take on individual projects and follow them through to completion

 Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and work from ladders and personnel lifts

 Ability to work well with a variety of working styles in other staff

 Ability to stay alert and focused during long periods of inactivity

 Ability to see in low light situations

This position will primarily work in collaboration with the Technical Director, IATSE Scenic Carpenters, Stage Managers, Run Crew, and Director of Production

Work Schedule: Primarily evening/weekend Tuesday through Sunday depending on show schedule. During non-tech/performance weeks, Carpenter Shop Hours M-F 8am-4:30pm.

Benefits:

Three days’ PTO upon completion of an evaluation period.

 Paid company holidays.

 CPH contributes to IATSE Health, Pension, and Profit-Sharing Plans.

Tickets to select CPH productions subject to availability

Parking is available at employee’s cost.

Interested applicants should upload a cover letter with a resume and submit that information through the CPH website. Please indicate in the cover letter how you heard about this position.

For additional information on Cleveland Play House, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture

cover letter with a resume and submit that information through the CPH website.

Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

CPH is on an active and ongoing journey to becoming an anti-racist organization, fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice and equity. Please learn more about where we started on this journey in CPH’s April 2, 2021 statement: https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/cph-statement

*CPH has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy for all employees*