[Capdist-auditions] Seeking Assistant Stage Manager for Voice Theatre's 2024 Season

[Rachel Rhodes-Devey]

Assistant Stage Manager, (ASM)
Voice Theatre, Kingston, NY

www.voicetheatre.org<http://www.voicetheatre.org>


Seeking an ASM for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.


Position Summary

The ASM will be responsible for assisting the Production Stage Manager and Director in activities related to the assigned show. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Attending production meetings, all rehearsals, clerical organization, and insuring the smooth execution of the performances.

-Set-up and restore rehearsal room and stage for performance.

-Run sound, coordinate interns for line notes and other jobs, and actor and team communication.

-Attendance at first read thru, all production meetings, designer runs, all of tech week, dry and wet tech and strike required.

-With Stage Management determine schedule, build, load-in, strike and tech schedules.

-Maintain a safe work environment at all times. Address safety hazards and personnel issues promptly.


The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

First Rehearsal: 6/10/24

Tech: 7/2-7/10
Opens: 7/11

Closes:7/28
Strike: 7/29
Director: Shauna Kanter


INTERVIEWS

Will be in NYC and Kingston, NY.


Fee

$1,700 total


Housing/Transportation

For out-of-town ASM’s housing is provided as well as transportation.


QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate will have a college degree in Theater or equivalent experience. Candidate will have a minimum of two years-experience as an ASM or as a member of a Production crew or team. Driver’s license and/or owning a car is a plus.

Candidate will possess some knowledge of Stage Management, Carpentry, Rigging, Electrics and Sound.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, exercise good judgment, show initiative and discretion, and maintain a positive attitude, working efficiently. The ability to plan and help in problem solving and have strong organizational skills is a must.

No phone calls please. Please e-mail résumé, cover letter, 1 professional references to: RRhodesDevey at Voicetheatre.org (be sure to note the job title in the subject line of your e-mail).


Voice Theatre Description

 Since 1988 Voice Theatre, (VT), has performed in the UK, Germany, France, the Middle East, NYC and thru-out the US. VT recently renovated and installed heating & air-conditioning in the historic Bethany Hall Theater which now serves as the company home. VT is a rapidly growing company with national and international exposure. The 2024 season consists of two main stage productions; The Importance of Being Ernest and The Thanksgiving Play, the 7th Annual Spring Reading Series and in July VT will once again offer the Summer Youth Program. We continue to offer free workshops for BIPOC students and undocumented, unaccompanied refugee teens. VT has implemented numerous Arts in Education programs combating racism, exclusion, and bullying in Detroit-MI, NYC, Hannover-Germany, London-UK, Ramallah-Palestine among many other cities and countries.

We thank you for your interest in working for Voice Theatre. Once submitted, your résumé will be reviewed, and if your background fits our needs, you will be contacted for an interview. Voice Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Rachel Rhodes-Devey
Administrative Assistant
Voice Theatre

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www.VoiceTheatre.org<http://www.voicetheatre.org>

Dedicated to Extraordinary Theatre


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