Orlando Family Stage

Job Summary:

Assistant Stage Managers assist with maintaining the high production value for Orlando Family Stage’s productions. Assistant Stage Managers are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to Production Stage Managers and the Sr. Director of Production.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record blocking and choreography during rehearsals
• Track scenic, prop, and costume elements during rehearsals, and create and maintain tracking documents
• Create and maintain run notes
• Assist with line notes for performers
• Oversee production crew members during tech and performances
• Complete pre-show checks and provide maintenance for props and scenic elements, including performing minor repairs as needed
• Complete prop, scenic, and costume presets
• Assist performers with putting on and taking off microphones
• Assist with scene changes, costume changes prop hand-offs, deck cues, and fly cues
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience creating run notes and tracking documents
• Previous experience in a theatrical rehearsal setting
• Previous experience as an Assistant Stage Manager or serving on backstage crew
• Capable of bending, pushing, and pulling movements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Prior experience operating a fly system is preferred

Schedule:

Assistant Stage Managers are required to attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.  The typical rehearsal schedule is Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Assistant Stage Managers are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $480.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Assistant Stage Manager.

Job Summary:

Backstage Run Crew Members assist with maintaining the high production value for Orlando Family Stage’s productions. Backstage Run Crew Members are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to Production Stage Managers.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with sweeping and mopping of the stage
• Complete pre-show checks and provide maintenance for props and scenic elements, including performing minor repairs as needed
• Complete prop, scenic, and costume presets
• Assist performers with putting on and taking off microphones
• Assist performers with costume quick changes during performances
• Complete scene changes, prop hand-offs, deck cues, and fly cues as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Capable of bending, pushing, and pulling movements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Prior experience operating a fly system is preferred
• Basic carpentry skills are preferred

Schedule:

Backstage Run Crew Members are required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Backstage Run Members are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $455.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Backstage Run Crew Application.

Job Summary:

Carpenters will support Orlando Family Stage’s production department with the build, installation, and strike of theatrical scenery while maintaining Orlando Family Stage’s high standard for safety and craftsmanship.  Carpenters are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to the Scene Shop Coordinator and the Scenic Manager.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret shop drawings and renderings
• Use a variety of tools, processes, and materials to construct theatrical scenery
• Assist with the installation and strike of scenic elements
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Production Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Proficient in stage carpentry using various sheet materials (e.g. plywood, MDF, masonite, plexiglass) and stick lumber
• Knowledge of theatrical rigging hardware and procedures
• Experience with theatrical counterweighted fly systems, including operating, loading, and adjustments of scenery, softgoods, and lighting equipment
• Ability to lift 50lbs, comfortable working at heights of 20ft+, comfortable with ladders, stairs and personal lifts
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Experience in metalworking, MIG welding, rigging, and foam carving preferred
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions

Compensation:

Carpenters are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid hourly.  The starting hourly rate for this position starts at $15 per hour.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to kylew@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Carpenter.

Job Summary:

Costume Technicians will support Orlando Family Stage’s production department with the execution of costume designs, including alterations and the construction of garments.  Costume Technicians are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to the Costume Shop Coordinator and Costume Shop Manager.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Alteration of commercial and original patterns
• Cutting fabric based on patterns and prepare pieces for construction
• Costume construction, alteration, and finishing work using both hand and machine stitching
• Assistant with fittings as needed
• Assisting with millinery, dye projects, and craft projects as needed
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Production Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a variety of machine sewing techniques (domestic & industrial)
• Experience in a variety of hand sewing techniques
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to perform maintenance of personal work area, including sewing machinery as necessary to keep work moving effectively
• Ability to communicate with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Patterning, draping, and/or millinery skills are a plus

Compensation:

Costume Technicians are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid hourly.  The starting hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to avazquezmyers@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Costume Technician.

Job Summary:

Light Board Operators support the Orlando Family Stage production department by maintaining the high quality of lighting effects for Orlando Family Stage’s productions.  Light Board Operators are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to Production Stage Managers.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete pre-show checks and maintain/troubleshoot all lighting equipment before each performance, including dimmer checks, replacing gels, replacing lamps, performing focus notes, etc.
• Operate the light board during performances
• Complete shutdown procedures for all lighting equipment after each performance
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of ETC Ion and EOS family lighting consoles, including general operation and basic programming commands
• The ability to troubleshoot conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures, such as Chauvet, Vari-Lite, Elation, Martin brands
• A working knowledge of networked, DMX, and wireless control systems
• The ability to troubleshoot and maintain atmospheric equipment, such as foggers and hazers
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, comfortable working at heights of 20ft+, comfortable with ladders, stairs and personal lifts

Schedule:

Light Board Operators are required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Light Board Operators are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $455.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Light Board Operator.

Job Summary:

Lighting Technicians will support Orlando Family Stage’s production department with the execution of theatrical lighting installation, hangs, and focuses.  Lighting Technicians are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to the Production Technology Manager and Director of Production Technology.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, installation, and focus of theatrical lighting instruments
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of atmospheric and special effects equipment, such as practicals, foggers, hazers, strobes, LED Tape, pixel-mappable products, etc.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Production Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with conventional lighting fixtures
• Knowledgeable of automated/intelligent lighting fixtures
• Knowledgeable of DMX and wireless DMX standards
• Knowledgeable of special effects equipment
• Ability to read and interpret theatrical lighting plots
• Ability to lift 50lbs, comfortable working at heights of 20ft+, comfortable with ladders, stairs and personal lifts
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions

Compensation:

Lighting Technicians are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid hourly. The starting hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to jharmon@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Lighting Technician.

Job Summary:

Props Technicians will support Orlando Family Stage’s production department with the procurement and creation of show props while maintaining Orlando Family Stage’s high standard for safety and craftmanship.  Props Technicians are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to the Props Manager.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of tools, processes, and materials to build, craft, and alter show props
• Pull and restock props from Orlando Family Stage stock
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of prop stock and shop inventory
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Production Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Carpentry experience using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g. drills/screw guns, Dremel, drill press, sanders, saws, hot glue guns, pneumatic staplers, etc.)
• Experience in scenic art and various painting techniques
• Knowledgeable in crafting techniques, sculpting, molding, casting, upholstery, and foam work (Bead-foam, Pink Foam, EVA and other closed-cell foam)
• Ability to sew using hand stitching techniques and on sewing machines
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs and to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions

Compensation:

Props Technicians are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid hourly.  The starting hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to tkromer@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Props Technician.

Job Summary:

Sound Board Operators support the Orlando Family Stage production department by maintaining the high quality of audio for Orlando Family Stage’s productions.  Sound Board Operators are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to Production Stage Managers.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and patch microphone receivers
• Program and operate a Yamaha QL5 digital mixing console
• Complete pre-show checks and maintain/troubleshoot all audio equipment before each performance, including audience assisted listening devices, audio and video monitors, cue lights, headsets and communication systems, and production microphones
• Prep production microphones and assist performers in putting on and taking off microphones
• Complete shutdown procedures for all audio equipment after each performance
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience mixing up to 24 wireless microphones
• Comfortable mixing live bands and pre-recorded tracked music
• Knowledgeable in the setup and troubleshooting of wireless microphones and RF frequencies
• Knowledgeable of theatrical sound systems and equipment, including speakers, microphones, amplifiers, EQ and processing gear, QLab, Dante, and the Yamaha QL5 audio console
• Ability to up to lift 50lbs, comfortable working at heights of 20ft+, comfortable with ladders, stairs and personal lifts

Schedule:

Sound Board Operators are required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm & 5:30pm; and Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Sound Board Operators are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $515.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Sound Board Operator.

Job Summary:

Spot Light Operators assist with maintaining the high production value for Orlando Family Stage’s productions.  Spot Light Operators are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to Production Stage Managers.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the pre-show checks and maintenance of the lighting equipment before each performance, including lamp check, dimmer check, replacing gels, replacing lamps, performing focus notes, etc.
• Assist with prop, scenic, and costume presets
• Assist with sweeping and mopping of the stage
• Operate the spot light during performances
• Assist with shutdown procedures for the lighting equipment after each performance
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable working on personal lifts and at heights of 20ft+
• The ability to troubleshoot conventional lighting fixtures is preferred
• Previous experience operating Lycian SuperArc 400 is preferred

Schedule:

Spot Light Operators are required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Spot Light Operators are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $455.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Spot Light Operator.

Job Summary:

Stage Managers assist with maintaining the high production value for Orlando Family Stage’s productions. Stage Managers are classified as Seasonal Employees and work closely with and report to the Sr. Director of Production.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare the rehearsal space for rehearsals, including taping out dimensions of the set on the floor and gathering rehearsal props, furniture, and costume pieces
• Take notes and generate production meeting, rehearsal, and performance reports
• Record blocking and choreography during rehearsals
• Track scenic, prop, and costume elements during rehearsals, and create and maintain tracking documents
• Create and maintain run notes
• Assist with line notes for performers
• Oversee cast and crew during tech and performances
• Operate QLab during performances and call all lighting cues, deck cues, and fly cues
• Maintain the artistic integrity of the production
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience creating run notes and tracking documents
• Previous experience as an Assistant Stage Manager
• Capable of bending, pushing, and pulling movements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Knowledgeable of QLab software

Schedule:

Stage Managers are required to attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.  The typical rehearsal schedule is Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm. Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Stage Managers are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $515.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Stage Manager.

Job Summary:

Wardrobe Crew Members are responsible for the overall execution and implementation of the running and maintenance of costumes and wigs during a production at Orlando Family Stage.  The Wardrobe Crew Members are classified as Seasonal Employees and report to the Costume Shop and production Stage Managers.

Individual Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist performers with costume changes before, during, and after performances
• Assist performers with wig and/or make-up application
• Perform costume care and maintenance on all garments and accessories associated with the production, including laundry, spot cleaning, pressing, and steaming
• Perform minor repairs and stitching as needed
• Maintain wigs, including minor style touch-ups as needed
• Maintain dressing plots and costume related production paperwork
• Maintain costume inventory and dressing room spaces
• Communicate costume related notes with Stage Management and Costume Shop
• Assist with the run crew with scene changes, prop hand-offs, etc. as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Team Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the organization, performers, and staff
• Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Costume Production and/or Wardrobe Crew
• Experience in basic machine and hand sewing
• Experience with wigs and make-up
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve quickly
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining strict attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Schedule:

Wardrobe Crew Members are required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances.  The typical performance schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 2pm and 5:30pm; Sundays at 10:30am and 2pm.  Wednesdays are dark.

Compensation:

Wardrobe Crew Members are Seasonal Employees hired on a per contract basis and paid weekly.  The weekly rate for this position is $455.

Orlando Family Stage will deduct the appropriate taxes from weekly payments and Seasonal Employees may opt for Direct Deposit payments.

Interested applicants should send a resume to cksmith@orlandofamilystage.com with the subject line: Wardrobe Crew Application.