Technical Theater and Theater Teaching Artist

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Technical Theater and Theater Teaching Artist In search of a theater set designer, artist and teacher to lead students in creating a set for a production of Matilda JR. Teaching Artist will also lead Student Crew in being stagehands and cueing lights and sound. Does not have to be proficient in sound or lighting design, will only assist in those capacities unless otherwise desired.

With the director and music director, you will:

Collaborate on the set design

Collaborate on sourcing materials

Provide rough drawings that will serve as guides to discuss and ensure clarity of communication

Collaborate with Music Director on sound design

Collaborate with lighting designer on light cues

Collaborate with costume designer to support crew in helping with costume measurements and distribution

Attend occasional production meetings with production staff, Create timelines and collaborate on lesson plans for crew students

Independently you will:

Lead the student stage crew to create the sets

Communicate with crew students

Paint sets and backdrops

Organize, clean and maintain tools, supplies and work space

Create any necessary props (some are already in storage)

Strike the set

Qualifications:

Experience creating theatrical sets

Experience teaching visual art or stagecraft

Experience backstage in a theatrical setting

Qualities looked for:

Works well in a collaborative setting and independently

Resourceful and reliable

Ability to successfully plan and lead a team

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