House Manager Appreciation Week 2021 is November 29th through December 5th!
They are the first face of your theatre to the majority of your audience members. They deal with celebrities, politicians, Secret Service needs, drunks, latecomers, and the 95% of the audience that is no problem.
They provide hearing assistance devices, track down hearing-aid feedback mid-performance, and get hundreds of grade-school students in and out (and sometimes ensuring they get a snack). Right now countless theatres have them explaining to the same people who don't know how to silence their phone that they need to keep their mask on the *entire* show.
A good House Manager can convince a patron to come back for the next production when your current production is crap. And they've called for an ambulance more than anyone else in your venue. Ever have to deal with a patron who vomited during your show, and the family of 4 that was vomited on? And do your best to convince all of them to come back? That's what House Managers do.
You should thank them.
House Manager Appreciation Week is always the week after Thanksgiving (US), as that tends to be when most holiday shows begin in earnest, bringing large numbers of patrons who rarely attend the theatre, and thereby creating more work for your House Managers.
New internship and other rules went into effect September 1st.
Effective January 1, 2022 we will no longer accept any job listing that has a pay rate at the tipped minimum wage. We will also no longer accept listings from employers known to pay any position at the tipped minimum wage. Tips should be a bonus, not an assumption.
For information about the "why" of our new internship posting rules, click here, or "About Internships" in the sidebar.
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021 we will no longer accept job listings that have "provided housing" but that charges employees for such housing.
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021: Equal housing. Housing provided by the employer to non-performer, behind-the-scenes employees shall be reasonably similar or equal to housing provided for performers, specifically in regards to working heat, air conditioning, hot and cold running water, bathrooms, beds, pest control, safety, and (if not on-site) transportation. (If the actors get air conditioning in their rooms, so do the crew.)
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021, we will no longer allow "pay us to intern here" internship listings.
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021, no "unpaid internship" job listings will be allowed on the site.
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021, all internship job listings shall offer pay of no less than the applicable full (non-tipped) minimum hourly wage for the area that the internship is being performed in, or if a weekly or flat fee, equal to no less than 40 times the applicable full (non-tipped) minimum hourly wage for the area that the internship is being performed in for each week of employment. If a daily fee, equal to no less than 8 times the applicable full (non-tipped) minimum hourly wage for each day of employment.
RULE CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2021, all companies wishing to post internship listings must first submit information about their internship program to OffStageJobs.com for approval. Only approved companies will be allowed to post internship listings after September 1, 2021. The link to apply is available to logged-in users in the sidebar.
All rule changes listed above will apply to all listings live on the site September 1, affecting any active listings posted prior to September 1, 2021. Additional rule changes may also begin September 1, and will be announced as we finalize them.
Things to keep in mind as you reopen and restart productions:
Our post-the-pay rule has now been in place for 3 years. Don't forget to include the numeric pay rate, starting pay rate, potential pay range, or truthfully state that there is no pay. Listings not including this information will be removed without notice to the employer/poster. To be clear, "based on experience," "contact for details," or "competitive" will not be sufficient.
If posting a number of job listings, please indicate whether these jobs were offered back to the employees who held them prior to the pandemic (also, please offer them to those employees prior to posting here).
Do not assume your former employees or regular hires left the industry during the shutdown. Contact them to be sure. While some left the industry, most are still here, waiting for shows to return. Do not forget about them.
Be safe! Get vaccinated!
Shows stopped for over a year due to COVID-19, and shows are still being halted (and money lost) due company members contracting COVID-19. Protect yourself, protect your coworkers, and protect your employment: GET VACCINATED!
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Job Dates
9 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$19.38 - $24.41 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for First Hand who is is responsible for supporting the Draper/Cutter/Tailor with all phases of costume construction
including cutting, sewing and fitting for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Costume First Hand
Posted: 12/02/2021 02:13:14 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:16 EST
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Job Dates
5 weeks Jan-Feb
Pay
$19.38 - $23.32 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Stitcher who is responsible for supporting the Draper/Cutter/Tailor and First Hand with costume construction
for one mainstage production of Intiman's 2021-22 season. More information at the link below:
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Costume Stitcher
Posted: 12/02/2021 02:09:45 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:13 EST
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Job Dates
11 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$19.38 - $23.32 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Scenic Carpenter to work on the build of all scenic elements for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. More info at the link below:
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Posted: 12/02/2021 02:06:45 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:09 EST
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Job Dates
11 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$20.61 - $25.46 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Lead Scenic Carpenter to lead and oversee the day to day build of all scenic elements and scene shop personnel involved in building for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Master Carpenter
Posted: 12/02/2021 02:04:14 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:06 EST
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Job Dates
12 weeks between Jan - May
Pay
$20.61 - $25.46 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for LEad Electrician to lead and oversee the day to day technical operation of all lighting elements and electrics crew personnel involved in performance for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Master Electrician
Posted: 12/02/2021 02:00:52 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:04 EST
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Job Dates
12 weeks between Jan - May
Pay
$20.61 - $25.46 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Lead Stage Carpenter to lead and oversee the day to day technical operation of all production elements and stage crew personnel involved in performance for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Master Carpenter
Posted: 12/02/2021 01:54:43 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 01:59 EST
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Job Dates
11 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$20.61 - $25.46 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Scenic Charge Artist who is responsible for the supervision of IATSE 488 scenic staff for the timely and accurate realization of the scenic paint design for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Paint Charge
Posted: 12/02/2021 01:51:10 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 01:54 EST
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Job Dates
11 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$19.38 - $23.32 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Scenic Painter to assist the Scenic Charge Artist in the timely and accurate realization of the scenic paint
design for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Job Categories Scenic Artist
Posted: 12/02/2021 01:47:17 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 01:51 EST
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Job Dates
9 weeks between Jan - April
Pay
$19.38 - $23.32 per hour
Intiman Theatre is hiring. We are ramping back up and building in house again so we have multiple positions available. This position is for Properties Artisan to assist the Properties Manager in the building of stage props and implementation of the prop design for two mainstage productions of Intiman's 2021-22 season. ...
Business Address
PO BOX 19537
Seattle , WA 98109
Venue Address
Intiman Theatre 1524 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98109
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Posted: 12/02/2021 01:43:33 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 01:47 EST
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Job Dates
12/07/21 - 12/10/21
Looking for a Carpenter/ATD for a few days to assist in building some scenic pieces. Quick and fast job.
Email for further details. No phone calls please.
Please email resume/prior work experience.
Contact
Justin Kirkpatrick
Technical Director
jkscenic(at)gmail(dot)com
(205) 470-9171
Business Address
2021 Farragut Road
Brooklyn, NY 11210
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Posted: 12/01/2021 22:26:12 EST
Last Updated: 12/02/2021 02:00 EST
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Job Dates
01/08/22 - 02/10/22
Pay
$22 + Local Housing per hour
Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, one hour from New York City, is seeking a wig crew runner for our upcoming production of THREE SISTERS.
The wig runner’s main responsibilities are assisting actors in and out of wigs/facial hair pieces, assisting with any quick changes (both hair and costumes) as needed, and maintaining the styling as designed by the wig designer. ...
Business Address
21 Bridge Ave
Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Posted: 12/01/2021 17:52:17 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 20:00 EST
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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The John W. Engeman Theater is currently seeking an Assistant Technical Director.
Seeking a full-time ATD to join our team. Having experience in multiple fields is a plus. We have shows running all year around. Those hired will be working in our Ronkonkoma based scenic shop as well as our Northport theater location. ...
Contact
Jennifer Collester
Director of Production
jcollester(at)engemantheater(dot)com
63126129200
Business Address
250 Main St
Northport, NY 11768
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Posted: 12/01/2021 16:35:21 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 20:00 EST
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Job Dates
05/17/22 - 07/30/22
Pay
$950 plus housing and travel
The following is the job description for the position of Properties Head. These duties include but are not limited to:
• Run all aspects of the Properties Department including budgeting and management of crew hours. Oversee building and purchasing of all properties for the season.
• Communicate all properties changes and information to Stage Management and appropriate departments. ...
Business Address
106 W Boston Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
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Job Categories Properties Master
Posted: 12/01/2021 16:08:47 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 20:00 EST
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Pay
Starting at $15 an hour based on experience per hour
Join our team and be part of making the live event experience happen!
We have open positions for freelance stagehands, video techs, audio techs, lighting techs and more.
Join experienced technicians for a chance to get back out into the field and make events happen. We welcome all levels from those starting out to seasoned industry pros.
Business Address
1260 East 38th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
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Job Categories Electrician, Light Board Operator, Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Moving Light Programmer, Carpenter, Driver, Forklift Operator [certified], Master Carpenter, Motors Operator, Rigger, Stagehand, Mic Runner, Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Sound Operator, Camera Operator, Projections Operator
Posted: 12/01/2021 16:06:14 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 20:00 EST
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Garden Theatre, a non-profit arts organization located in the heart of historic downtown Winter Garden, FL, seeks a talented freelance Costume Designer interested and excited to costume our production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Roberta Emerson. The pre-process and design phase begins this month. Rehearsals begin March 26, 2002 with costumed runs beginning April 17, and opening on the evening of April 23. ...
Business Address
160 W. Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Job Categories Costume Designer
Posted: 12/01/2021 15:59:27 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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Job Dates
01/01/21 - 05/15/21
Pay
$1200 / Week per week
Right Angle Entertainment (The Masked Singer Tour, The Price is Right Live, Friends/Office Musical Parodies Off-Broadway, Sasha Velour’s ‘Smoke and Mirrors’, and other various tours) is seeking a Chicago Based Technical Director for a 5 month contract at The Apollo Theater in Chicago, IL (January 1- May 15)
This ...
Contact
Matthew Fischer
Production Manager
matthew(at)rightangleent(dot)com
Business Address
237 California Street
El Seguendo, CA 90245
Venue Address
The Apollo- Right Angle Entertainment 2540 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
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Job Categories Technical Director
Posted: 12/01/2021 15:08:49 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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Job Dates
05/23/22 - 08/21/22
Cortland Repertory Theatre, a professional theatre celebrating our 50th summer season is accepting resumes for the Sound Engineer position for our 2022 summer season. CRT is located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2022 summer season will run from May 23 – August 20. ...
Business Address
P.O. Box 783
24 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
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Job Categories Sound Engineer
Posted: 12/01/2021 14:19:46 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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Job Dates
05/23/22 - 08/07/22
Cortland Repertory Theatre, a professional theatre celebrating our 50th summer season is accepting resumes for the Properties Artisan position for our 2022 summer season. CRT is located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2022 summer season will run from May 23 – August 20. ...
Business Address
P.O. Box 783
24 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
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Job Categories Properties Assistant
Posted: 12/01/2021 14:18:20 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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Job Dates
05/23/22 - 08/07/22
Cortland Repertory Theatre, a professional summer theatre in our 50th year is accepting resumes for Properties Designer positions for our 2022 summer season. We are located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2022 summer season will run from May 23 – August 20. ...
Business Address
P.O. Box 783
24 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
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Job Categories Properties Designer, Properties Master
Posted: 12/01/2021 14:16:49 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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Job Dates
1-2 weeks per show
Cortland Repertory Theatre, a professional theatre celebrating our 50th summer season is accepting resumes for Lighting Design positions for our 2022 summer season. CRT is located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2022 summer season will run from May 23 – August 20. ...
Business Address
P.O. Box 783
24 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
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Job Categories Lighting Designer
Posted: 12/01/2021 14:14:58 EST
Last Updated: 12/01/2021 18:00 EST
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