Deadline: June 18, 2020
Remuneration: $15/hour
Shadowland Theatre is looking for two dynamic, creative people who are enthusiastic about outdoor and community-engaged theatre, puppetry, and visual arts for our summer productions.
Theatre Arts Production Assistant will focus on all aspects of visual storytelling, community-engaged workshops and outdoor theatre performance, with potential modifications for Covid-19 circumstances.
Requirements:
- Optimistic attitude with passion for theatre, performing, and multi-disciplinary arts
- Strong interest in all aspects of the creative process
- Commitment and ability to work with community participants of all ages
- Able to take initiative, work independently, and be an effective team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written, verbal, technical)
- Experience in making, performing, puppetry, stilt-walking or music are assets
- Proficiency with tools, including power tools, sewing machines etc. are assets
- Sense of humour and ability to ride a bike considered assets
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of the production and creative process
- Research and assist in developing themes and storylines
- Create costumes, props, puppets, lanterns and sets for outdoor theatre productions
- Collaborate with artistic directors, collaborating artists, and Indigenous teachers
- Design, support, and facilitate community workshops with participants of all ages
- Participate in production logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, setup, strike, safety, studio maintenance.
- Assist with event planning, liaising with program participants
- Participation in planning, and evaluation processes
Email your resume with a cover letter expressing why working with Shadowland Theatre would be a good fit for you and what you have to offer to: info@shadowlandtheatre.ca by June 18, 2020
Those selected for interview will be asked to provide an example of work in a form of their choice.
Any questions? Email info@shadowlandtheatre.ca or call Anne Barber, Artistic Director – 416 898 0946
Posted by: Shadowland Theatre
For more information: http://www.shadowlandtheatre.ca/
