[Capdist-auditions] Stage Manager and Mediaworks Instructor Job Posting

[Adriana Angelo]

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY

Proctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.

The School of the Performing Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a robust series of training programs, classes and engagement programs in each venue, in schools and throughout the community.

The School of Performing Arts at Proctors, in Schenectady, New York is seeking an experienced, creative stage manager for the Broadway Camp summer program.

The Broadway Camp will be performed with a student orchestra, cast and crew of over 40 high school students of varying diverse backgrounds from throughout the Capital Region from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Previous shows have been ALL SHOOK UP, PIPPIN, AIDA, LES MISERABLES, RENT, INTO THE WOODS, THE PROM. Broadway Camp is a pre-professional training program which ends with a full production performed on Proctors Mainstage. The company is made up of students in acting, production and orchestra from July 1st to July 26th, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, plus show calls Friday and Saturday. All creative and production staff share the responsibility of working with students, providing training in their area of expertise as they work collaboratively on the show.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  *   Multi-tasking and creating schedules
  *   Coordination and running of rehearsals
  *   Cueing and calling performances (Lights, Sound, Follow spots, fly system)
  *   Coordinating crews working with a combination of theater professionals from Proctors with the integration of students from diverse backgrounds that requires understanding, empathy and inclusion.  The students are 14-19 years old with a broad range of skill levels and represent various high schools and communities.
  *   Assist with Interns as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Stage Manager experience
  *   Experience with large full-scale musicals
  *   Demonstrated experience working directly with diverse students and large scale casts
  *   Teaching Artist experience ideal
  *   BA in Theatre/Stage Management or equivalent experience or earning degree.



CONTRACT PERIOD:



  *   This is a five-week commitment commencing on June 24 and ending July 27.
  *   Program runs from July 1 to July 26 (no class July 4), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  *   Pre-production meetings as needed in person or via phone or video conference call.  Start date for auditions and limited meetings is February 2023.
  *   Shows on July 26 and 27 (Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm).

PAY RATE:           Stipend $3000.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a background check and affirmation of artist and youth policies.

Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please apply online at https://proctorscollaborative.org/work-for-us/






MEDIAWORKS INSTRUCTOR

JOB SUMMARY

Proctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.

The School of the Performing Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a robust series of training programs, classes and engagement programs in each venue, in schools and throughout the community.

The School of Performing Arts at Proctors, in Schenectady, New York is seeking a Media Artist/Filmmaker to join its Collaborative School of the Arts team as a Full-Time MediaWorks Instructor.
MediaWorks is an arts education program designed to integrate media arts with curriculum to create new pathways for student success. The program pairs a professional media artist with high school English teacher(s) to co-develop new routes to curriculum instruction, using arts strategies to deliver project-based learning and help students develop skills that will last beyond graduation. The media projects act as a conduit for the English curriculum to ignite and excite students and encourage class involvement.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  *   Serves as co-teacher in the classroom throughout the entire year including creating lesson plans, providing support and leadership in the classroom
  *   Instruct students in the use of media technology while using DSLR cameras, camera accessories, computers, and editing software.
  *   Work as co-teacher with English teacher to integrate all film and media projects into a curriculum appropriate for students.
  *   Contribute to planning sessions, curriculum development, student assessments, and grading. Facilitate program documentation including student work on Vimeo, lesson plans, student evaluations, and quarterly tracking of grades and attendance.
  *   Promote the creative process and advocate for student voice.
  *   Offer advice, ideas, technical knowledge, and experience in developing media-based projects.
  *   Tracks and cares for equipment and supplies purchased for the program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Degree in the related field, or minimum 3 years experience.
  *   Proficiencies working with Mac platforms. Software knowledge required: iMovie, Final Cut Pro 7 and 10, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
  *   Teaching experience preferable, with a strong interest in or knowledge of media with TV and film production, and working with youth from diverse backgrounds that sometimes require understanding, empathy and inclusion.
  *   Web-based content management.
  *   Must be dependable, self-motivated, and proactive in problem-solving.
  *   Have a professional demeanor and appearance.
  *   Have the ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
  *   Be a team player that can work well with others.
  *   Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  *   Possess strong verbal and written skills.
  *   A background check is required.

CONTACT PERIOD:

  *   Full-time, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Benefits Included.
  *   February 2024 – June 2024.
  *   Potential for renewal for School Year 2024-2025. Concurrent with the school calendar.

Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please apply online at https://proctorscollaborative.org/work-for-us/
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-auditions/attachments/20240129/55acbdb6/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 1ep2ubhu.png
Type: image/png
Size: 73256 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-auditions/attachments/20240129/55acbdb6/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: vpjlxd5t.png
Type: image/png
Size: 594184 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-auditions/attachments/20240129/55acbdb6/attachment-0001.png>