Technical Paid Properties Supervisor Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY US 05/2

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musical, seeks a full-time Properties Supervisor. Founded in 1970, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC produces a season of plays annually in Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

The Properties Supervisor position reports directly to the Director of Production and is instrumental in all productions at MTC. The Prop Super will be responsible for propping shows across all MTC spaces at the Friedman Theatre, City Center Stage 1 and Stage 2, and acting as prop support for benefits as needed. At Manhattan Theatre Club, we strive for collaboration above all - creativity and willingness to work as a team member are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Designers, Directors, Stage Managers, and Stagehands

Supervise prop staff (Asst. Prop Super and over-hires)

Create and manage prop budget for each show

Coordinate across departments to implement designer vision

Work with Stage Managers and Directors to load in and support the rehearsal process

Maintain the upkeep of running show props

Track and process receipts across shows

Manage and upkeep Prop (fabrication) Shop

Stay current on industry standard prop fabrication skills, upholstery, carpentry etc.

Prep and create looks with designers for MTC Galas

Requirements

Experience and background working as a properties person in theater at a high level, creating, running and maintaining shows; Experience on a Broadway level is preferred

Minimum 4 years of prop experience or similar experience demonstrating responsibilities

Experience managing people and setting a strong example in the workplace

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to always exercise professional courtesy and discretion, and maintain confidentiality as required

Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Experience, ability, and commitment to work with a diverse community of individuals and teams

A positive attitude, concern for other people and community, presence, and self-confidence

General computer skills including Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and G-Suite

Ability to read and create drawings

Photoshop or similar experience

Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs.

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member required. Early morning, late night, and weekend hours will be required.

This is a Seasonal full-time, salaried position, Covered under the Local One Agreement. Weekly Salary: $1,681.32

To Apply:

Forward resume and cover letter to jobs@mtc-nyc.org with the subject “Prop Super” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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