CARPENTERS/SCENE SHOP
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a crew of 6, cost estimating, material(s) purchase, building and installation of sets, maintenance of set, strike/load-out, and shop maintenance. STRONG proficiency in the following areas: CAD and manual drafting, carpentry, welding, rigging, scenic construction techniques and production scheduling. Seeking an individual with strong organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills.
Employment Dates: May 16 – August 25, 2013
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - HIRED
Responsibilities include: assisting the Technical Director with supervising the scene shop staff, cost estimating, material(s) purchase, building and installation of sets, maintenance of set, strike/load-out, and shop maintenance. Proficiency in the following areas: CAD and manual drafting, carpentry, welding, rigging, scenic construction techniques and production scheduling. Seeking an individual with strong organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills.
Employment Dates: May 21 – August 10, 2013
MASTER CARPENTER - HIRED
Successful candidate will possess strong carpentry skills, attention to detail, and be able to work independently, as well as with other members of the scene shop staff in completing assigned projects. Welding and related metal working experience preferred. This position tends to be our primary welder.
Employment Dates: May 21 – August 10, 2013
CARPENTER Journeyman - HIRED
Successful candidate will possess strong carpentry skills, attention to detail, and be able to work independently, as well as with other members of the scene shop staff in completing assigned projects. Welding & related metal working experience preferred.
Employment Dates: May 21 – August 10, 2013
COSTUME SHOP
COSTUME SHOP MANAGER – HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a staff of 5, oversee the Wardrobe Department, coordinate with rental houses, organize build/fitting schedules, maintain materials/labor budgets, oversee fittings, & supervise shopping. Applicants should have superior knowledge of costume construction, significant costume administration experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.
Employment Dates: May 27- August 25, 2013
ASSISTANT COSTUME SHOP MANAGER – HIRED
Responsibilities include: Assisting the CSM with the following: supervision of shop staff, organize build/fitting schedules, maintain materials/labor budgets, oversee fittings, supervise shopping. Applicants should have knowledge of costume construction, significant costume administration experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
ELECTRICS
MASTER ELECTRICIAN – HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a staff of 5-6, all phases of installation, operation, maintenance, repair lighting equipment, programming, supervise the execution of the lighting plots, hang, focus, and budgeting. Successful candidate will have excellent programming skills, rigging experience, and a thorough knowledge of standard theatrical practices.
Employment Dates: May 23- August 25, 2013
ASST. MASTER ELECTRICIAN - HIRED
Responsibilities include: assisting ME with supervising a staff of 5-6, all phases of installation, operation, maintenance, repair lighting equipment, programming, supervise the execution of the lighting plots, hang, focus, and budgeting. Successful candidate will have excellent programming skills, rigging experience, and a thorough knowledge of standard theatrical practices. Light Board and Spot Light Operator when necessary.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
ASST. LIGHTNING DESIGNER - HIRED
Responsibilities include: assisting Lighting Designers and Electrics staff installation, operation, maintenance, repair lighting equipment, programming, supervise the execution of the lighting plots, hang, focus, and budgeting. Successful candidate will have excellent programming skills, rigging experience, and a thorough knowledge of standard theatrical practices. Light Board and Spot Light Operator when necessary.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
PAINTS/SCENIC
SCENIC PAINTS CHARGE - HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a staff of 5, painting all set pieces and drops for 4 large musicals, maintaining inventory and budgets. Experiences in all areas a MUST.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
ASST. PAINTS CHARGE - HIRED
Responsibilities include: Assisting Scenic Charge with supervising a staff of 5, painting all set pieces and drops for 4 large musicals, maintaining inventory and budgets. Experiences in all areas a MUST.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
SCENIC ARTIST - HIRED
Responsibilities include: painting all set pieces and drops for 4 large musicals, and maintaining inventory. Experiences in all areas a MUST.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
PROPS
PROPS MASTER – HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a crew of 4, working closely with designers, creating and maintaining budgets, and acquiring all props for each show in our 4 show season. An ideal candidate will be a well-rounded artisan with the following skills: furniture construction and upholstery, sewing, crafts, metal work & casting, electronics and computer graphics.
Employment Dates: May 27- August 25, 2013
ASST. PROPS MASTER - HIRED
Responsibilities include: Assisting the Props Master with the following: working closely with designers, creating and maintaining budgets, running a crew of 5, and acquiring all props for each show in our 4 show season. An ideal candidate will be a well-rounded artisan with the following skills: furniture construction and upholstery, sewing, crafts, metal work & casting, electronics and computer graphics.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2013
SOUND
SOUND DESIGNER – MANAGER - HIRED
Responsibilities include: Designing the sound plots for all four productions, Designing, recording/editing sound effects as requested by the director of each show, Consulting with the directors about all artistic/sound choices, working with the MSMT Production Manager with regard to budgets, attending all production meetings, and attending all technical rehearsals. Strong troubleshooting skills.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
SOUND ENGINEER/MIXER - HIRED
Responsibilities include: set up and operation of microphones, wired and wireless, backline gear, monitors, processing/effects equipment and the mixing console for all shows. Strong troubleshooting skills.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
STAGE MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER – AEA – HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a crew of 6, scheduling/running rehearsals, produce daily rehearsal schedules/reports, fitting schedules, as well as all of the running paperwork for the production crew, calling cues for all shows. Experience calling large, cue-heavy shows, coordinating details and communication. Must be team player, organized, skilled leader.
Employment Dates: May 25 – August 25, 2013
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER- AEA – HIRED
Responsibilities include: Assisting the PSM with scheduling/running rehearsals, produce daily rehearsal schedules/reports, fitting schedules, as well as all of the running paperwork for the production crew, running deck for all shows. Experience calling large, cue-heavy shows, coordinating details and communication. Must be team player, organized, skilled leader.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
SM JOURNEYMAN- NON AEA - HIRED
Responsibilities include: Assisting PMS and ASM with scheduling and running rehearsals, produce daily rehearsal schedules and reports, fitting schedules, as well as all of the running paperwork for the production crew. Qualifications are to have a good sense of humor, strong organizational, leadership, and management skills, the ability to work well with people, and to function calmly under pressure. Earn 14 EMC points.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
STAGE OPERATIONS/DECK CREW
DECK CHIEF OF STAGE OPERATIONS - HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising 5 crew members, A.T.D. at Theatre, coordinating with the 6 member SM team, stage set-up, loadin’s, strikes, maintenance of current show, rigging, act as Rail manager and running four large-scale musicals. Op’s crew also works in the Scene Shop on an as needed basis. Experience with supervisory experience, demonstrated strong communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills, thorough knowledge of stage carpentry and counterweight stage rigging. Earn 14 EMC points.
Employment Dates: May 24 – August 25, 2013
WARDROBE
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR – HIRED
Responsibilities include: hiring and supervising a 5 person crew, costume load-in and strike for each show, costume maintenance and laundry, fostering positive actor relationships and maintaining current paperwork. Assisting the costume shop on an as needed basis with all areas of costume construction and alterations. Experience with specialty makeup and prosthetics a plus. Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and strong management skills required. Must have sewing experience.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
WIG STYLIST JOURNEYMAN – HIRED
Responsibilities include: Wigs-build, alter, style and maintain all hairpieces for 4 large-scale musicals. Experience with specialty makeup and prosthetics a plus. Work as dresser for all shows. Costume load-in and strike for each show, costume maintenance and laundry, fostering positive actor relationships and maintaining current paperwork. Assisting the costume shop on an as needed basis with all areas of costume construction and alterations. Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and strong management skills required. Must have sewing experience.
Employment Dates: May 27 – August 25, 2013
All Salaries are dependant on work experience. We offer affordable housing and the beautiful Maine coastline. All candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 25lbs. Send resume w/cover letter and 3 references with phone numbers to:
Kathi Kacinski
Company Manager
MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE
22 Elm Street, Brunswick ME 04011
jobs@msmt.org
Fax: 207-725-1199
MSMT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, political persuasion or belief, marital status, familial status, disability or veteran status.
