JOB OPENINGS
Stage Manager
This position reports to the Production Manager.
This position is contracted by show and must be able to work locally.
JOB SUMMARY: The role of the stage manager is especially important to the director in rehearsals. Here the director and the stage manager work side by side, with the stage manager recording the director's decisions about blocking and notes for the actors, keeping track of logistical and scheduling details and communicating what goes on in rehearsals to the rest of the team. This enables the director to concentrate his or her full attention on directing.
- Scheduling and running rehearsals and booking of spaces
- Communicating the director's wishes to designers and crafts people
- Coordinating the work of the stage crew
- Calling cues and possibly actors' entrances during performance
- Overseeing the entire show each time it is performed
- Generate cast contact sheets
- Distribute rehearsal schedules to cast and crew
- Receive and account for cast and crew conflicts
- Changes to schedule as needed
- Arrange production meetings
- Attend production meetings and take minutes and distribute
Rehearsals
- Make announcements and distribute information to cast
- Assist director in keeping rehearsals running efficiently
- Record rehearsal start time, end time and breaks.
- Arrange cast costume fittings schedule with costume designer and cast
- Keep director running the rehearsal on time
- Assist director with projects as needed
- Read lines for absent actors
- Record actors’ blocking notes
- Record tech cues from lighting, video and sound designers
- Generate prop checklists for tracking purposes
- Set up prop tables based on actors’ entrances and exists
- Inform actors where their props are located and which scenes they’re used in
- Answer actor email, phone calls and texts when not at rehearsal
- Distribute rehearsal calls to actors, the night before the next rehearsal
- Distribute rehearsal reports to designers after each rehearsal
- Mark out the dimensions of the set on the floor of the rehearsal hall
- Make sure rehearsal props and furnishings are available for the actors
- Attend all rehearsals
- Notify the designers and crafts people of changes made in rehearsal
Performances
- Call tech cues to ensure each show is consistent
- Visually scan the stage to ensure cast is safe and in their correct blocking
- Distribute performance calls to cast
- Distribute performance reports to designers
- Generate cast sign in sheet to ensure cast is present and on time
- Record show start times, end times and intermission times
- Record tech issues and cast issues as needed
- Run fight calls as needed
- Ensure mic checks are executed and running on time
- Ensure house open is consistent each show
- Communicate with house management on house open delays
- Communicate with house management on when to safely allow late patrons to be seated
- Communicate with house management by giving a five minute warning until intermission
- Communicate with assistant stage manager(s) backstage to ensure cast are at places as needed
- Communicate with assistant stage manager(s) backstage ensure deck platforms are clear of cast and scenery before scenery is in motion
Interested candidates should send resumes to Nash@CamelotTheatre.org
Box Office Attendant and Concessions/House Manager
Live Sound Engineer
Job Description: Camelot Theatre is seeking a talented and experienced Live Sound Engineer to join our dedicated production team. As a Live Sound Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent sound quality and reinforcement during tech and dress rehearsals and performances. Primarily, you will be working with a Wireless Mic system, QLab, and a Behringer X32 sound board.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with directors, sound designers, and other production staff to understand the sound requirements and technical aspects of each production.
- Set up and operate sound equipment, including microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers, during final rehearsals, and performances.
- Perform sound checks and adjust sound levels to achieve optimal audio quality for dialogue, music, and sound effects for each show.
- Mix and balance live audio during performances to ensure clarity and consistency in sound reinforcement.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to sound equipment and audio systems promptly.
- Maintain and organize sound equipment, ensuring proper storage, and functionality.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations concerning sound equipment and live performance environments.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Live Sound Engineer in theatre, concert venues, or related live event settings.
- Proficiency in operating digital sound consoles and familiarity with sound processing equipment.
- Strong technical knowledge of sound reinforcement principles, including microphone placement, signal flow, and audio mixing techniques.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing production requirements during rehearsals and performances.
- Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with artists and technicians.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, based on production schedules.
- Passion for theatre and a commitment to delivering high-quality sound experiences that enhance audience engagement.
Compensation:
- This role is contracted and compensated for the entire run of the show, and is paid after all performances are completed.
Contact Camelot's Production Manager Nash Nashington at nash@camelottheatre.org.
Sound Designer
Job Description: Camelot Theatre is seeking a skilled and creative Sound Designer to join our production team. As a Sound Designer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the audience's experience by creating and implementing audio elements that support the artistic vision of each production. Primarily you will utilize QLab to organize and implement a cue sheet for a light board op to run from during the show run to use with our Behringer X32 sound board.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other designers to understand the creative vision and technical requirements of each production.
- Design soundscapes that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and storytelling of the play.
- Select and source appropriate music, sound effects, and recordings as needed.
- Create and edit sound cues for rehearsals and performances.
- Set up and operate sound equipment during rehearsals and performances, ensuring optimal sound quality.
- Work with the technical team to coordinate sound cues with lighting, set changes, and other technical aspects of the production.
- Attend production meetings and rehearsals as required.
- Provide support and guidance to sound crew and operators during load-ins, tech rehearsals, and performances.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Sound Designer in theatre, preferably in community or regional theatre settings.
- Proficiency with sound editing software (e.g., Pro Tools, QLab, Audacity) and sound equipment operation.
- Strong understanding of sound design principles, including sound spatialization, dynamics, and effects.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, during production periods.
- Passion for theatre and a commitment to achieving high artistic standards.
Compensation:
- This role is contracted and compensated for the entire run of the show, and is paid after all performances are completed.
Contact Camelot's Production Manager Nash Nashington at nash@camelottheatre.org.
Spotlight Operator
Job Description: Camelot Community Theatre is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Light Board Operator to manage and execute lighting for our theatrical productions. The Light Board Operator will be responsible for operating the lighting console, ensuring that all lighting cues are executed accurately and creatively, and maintaining the quality and functionality of the lighting equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lighting Operation: Operate the spotlight during final rehearsals and performances, ensuring all lighting cues are executed according to the director’s vision and the production’s needs.
- Equipment Maintenance: Check lighting equipment before each show to ensure everything is in proper working order.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the lighting designer, director, and stage crew to achieve the desired lighting effects and make necessary adjustments during final rehearsals and performances.
- Setup and shutdown: Assist with the setup and shutdown of lighting equipment before and after performances.Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any issues with lighting equipment or cues promptly to minimize disruptions during shows.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating a light board or similar equipment in a theatrical setting is preferred but not required
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage
Compensation:
- This role is contracted and compensated for the entire run of the show, and is paid after all performances are completed.
Contact Camelot's Production Manager Nash Nashington at nash@camelottheatre.org.
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