Chautauqua Theater Company invites applications for production positions for its 2013 summer season.

Contracts run 9-12 weeks starting in early/mid June, housing provided. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three references to Jobs@CTCompany.org. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Associate Production Manager/Director of Facilities Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Assisting the Production Manager in all aspects of running the production department; serving as Production Manager for "Special Programming" events; assisting other production departments as needed (especially in changeover); and assisting Company Management with large events. The Associate Production Manager is also the primary manager of all CTC facilities and maintenance issues including coordination with appropriate departments of Chautauqua Institution, trouble-shooting minor facilities issues, organizing CTC trash and recycling program, overseeing CTC signage, and handling other facility/operations issues as they arise. Assistant Technical Director The ATD acts as the liaison between the TD and the shop. They will work closely with the Master Carpenter to make sure that the shop has all the supplies that it needs to complete the all scenic builds. The ATD may also be asked to serve as the Technical Director for the two New Play Workshops and also may fill in for the Technical Director during various technical rehearsals. Master Carpenter The role of the Master Carpenter is quality control, making sure that the scenery being produced in the shop lives up to a safe and appropriate standard. Along with the ATD, the Master Carpenter is responsible for keeping track of all the supplies in the shop and will determine what tools and supplies need to be purchased to complete projects. Carpenter Carpenters are responsible for building and loading in the shows. They must be able to understand working drawings and have a working knowledge of basic shop tools. Welding experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Props/Carpenter Swing The Swing will spend a lot of their time working in the scene shop building shows. They will be responsible for all of the wood working projects and projects that fall on the line of Props and Scenery (Bars, Tables, Cabinets etc.). They will also be an extra hand for the Prop department when needed. Scenic Paint Charge The Scenic Paint Charge is responsible for the safe and timely planning, execution and completion of painting of all scenic elements. In conjunction with the Technical Director, the Scenic Paint Charge manages budgets and coordinates schedules. This position requires advanced skills in all types of scenic painting and sculpture as well as proven proficiency in leading a crew of artists. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Act as liaison between designers and paint staff to complete scenery paint needs Communicate with designers on resources and budgets available Articulate paint and finishing techniques to designers and paint staff Research and create paint samples Complete all scenic paint work on time and within available resources Maintain safe and clean workspace Oversee and delegate paint work to scenic artist Assistant Scenic Paint Charge Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Scenic Paint Charge in the painting of scenery and props Help to organize and clean the Paint Shop and paint area, keeping track of inventory and maintaining shop supplies and tools Assist in periodic upkeep/touch up of sets during the run of the show Maintain clean and safe workspace Paint and finish all scenic elements including priming, texturing, sculpting and applying scenic details designed by the Scenic designer and Paint Charge

Properties Master This position will facilitate the collection, fabrication, and maintenance of properties for the three main productions and two new play workshops over an 11 week season. The Properties Master will maintain the budget assigned to each show, and manage a shop of four employees. Daily tasks include receipt reports, production meetings, technical rehearsals, prop building, scouting, shopping, and returns. Necessary skills include but are not limited to furniture building and upholstery, painting, sewing, metal working and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop. Assistant Properties Master This position will assist the Props Master in the collection, fabrication and maintenance of properties for three main productions and two new play workshops over an 11-week season. This position assists the props master in all duties including overseeing and participation in the production of props in the shop, participating in the tech process, stepping up as leader when the props master is not available and facilitating propping the new play workshops. This individual needs to be self motivated and organized. Necessary skills include but are not limited to furniture building and upholstery, painting, sewing, metal working and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop. Properties Artisan This position will work towards the creation of all fabricated props including alterations, maintenance and new builds. This individual should have a creative mind and skilled hands. Necessary skills include but are not limited to furniture building and upholstery, painting, sewing, metal-working and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop.

Costume Shop Manager The Costume Director shall oversee all aspects of costume construction, rental, crafts and maintenance for show costumes. They are also responsible for hiring and training and supervision of costume staff. They also oversee planning and budgeting for the costuming areas. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Direct completion of all costume elements as specified by costume designer within time and budget constraints Determine and manage budget for all materials, supplies and labor Hire all costume staff Train costume staff as needed Act as liaison between designer and director as needed Coordinate use of costume stock Attend all production meetings and necessary rehearsals Maintain clean and safe workspace Coordinate acquisition and purchase of all costume materials Make planning and budgetary recommendations for season Supervise fittings for each production Assist in construction of costumes as needed Assistant Shop Manager Cutter/Draper Duties include but are not limited to: Talk with shop manager and designer about renderings and assign projects to be built Assign work-room tasks in coordination with daily goal list Assign tasks from fitting notes list Oversee alterations Oversight of shop intern and stitcher Oversee shop tasks and field questions if Shop Manager is unavailable Oversee, with shop manager, load-in and strike Attend fittings for made garments Help maintain daily schedule to meet goals list Keep track of supplies and notify shop manager if things are needed

Costumer/Stitcher Duties include but are not limited to: Work closely with cutter/draper on build tasks Instruct intern on new techniques Maintain clean and safe environment Help with tasks assigned such as: shop opening and closing, load-in, strike, sewing, pulling and restocking, crafts Work with great accuracy and speed available on fitting notes When available and if needed work with cutter/draper on cutting and patterning Wardrobe Duties include but are not limited to: Assist the shop for pre-show weeks and attend design runs Work with Fellow/Designer to create run sheet Clean and set up dressing rooms o Stage management will assign actor stations Maintain clothes during run including any cleaning and repair of items. Help with Load-in and Strike Run shows: prep, quick changes, post show Help with hair and make-up Help with final strike and shop closing Master Electrician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: o Encouraging a positive, collaborative, and pleasant work environment o Supervising the lighting crew, including the lighting operator, and union electrician o Facilitating the planning and load-in of production lighting equipment, including: o Act as the liaison between the company and the production lighting designers in obtaining the information necessary for the installation of the production lighting o Assisting the production lighting designer during load-in, technical rehearsals. o Facilitating the maintenance and removal of all production lighting equipment o Managing the budget of Lighting Dept., ensuring no overages, and providing detailed expenditure information to the Production Manager in a timely fashion o Ordering all equipment and supplies for the Lighting Dept. o Facilitating and supervising the removal of all production lighting equipment o Representing the Lighting Department at all Production Meetings

Audio Engineer Responsibilities include but are not limited to: o Encouraging a positive, collaborative, and pleasant work environment o Supervising the Sound Tech/Operator o Managing equipment inventory o Creation/maintenance of the Sound Bible o Managing the budget of Sound Dept., ensuring no overages, and providing detailed expenditure information to the Production o Setup/maintenance of the House PA, including paging, intercom, and relay systems and cabling for intercom, AC, data, and telephone o Act as the liaison between the company and the production sound designers in obtaining the information necessary for installation of the production PA o Facilitating the technical rehearsal process o Training of the sound operator(s) as necessary o Representing the Sound Department at all Production Meetings Light Board Operator/Electrician The Lighting Technician is responsible for the complete and safe build and run of the lighting design. The responsibilities of the Light Board Operator/Electrician include but are not limited to: Assisting with the hanging and focusing of lighting equipment Serving as light board op as needed by the Master Electrician Assisting the Master Electrician with programming during tech Maintenance and repair of lighting instruments and equipment Hang, rig and focus all lighting equipment Program lighting console in conjunction with other staff Maintain clean and safe workspace Sound Board Operator/Sound Tech The Sound Board Operator is responsible for the complete and safe build and run of the sound design. The responsibilities of the Sound Board Operator/Sound Tech include but are not limited to: Assisting with the hanging and focusing of lighting equipment Serving as sound board op as needed by the Audio Engineer Assisting the Audio Engineer with programming during tech Maintenance and repair of sound equipment Program sound board in conjunction with other staff Maintain clean and safe workspace