Costume Designers, Upper Darby Summer Stage
Non-union. Upper Darby Summer Stage, one of the nation’s most successful youth theater programs for 35 seasons seeks creative and flexible COSTUME DESIGNERS to join our 17 member costume staff to design and build one of our six children’s theater musicals. The designer is the primary seamstress for the costumes but has access to a professional stitcher and four college age interns as well as an extensive costume inventory. Desirable is an interest to teach motivated teens plus a degree or college coursework in costume design and construction. Four week commitment between June 21 through August 20. Competitive salary, no housing. Email resume and work samples to: hdietzler@rcn.com. Check us out at www.udpac.org. (posted 3/9/10)

Projection Designer, BCKSEET Productions
Non-union. BCKSEET Productions, Inc has an immediate opening for a PROJECTION DESIGNER for our spring production, Some Assembly Required. Designer must be proficient in PowerPoint or other slideshow software, and QueLab. Must be available to attend weekly Production Meetings and all tech rehearsal (Evenings Mar 20-24). Show runs Mar 25-Apr 18) Barrymore Minimum stipend available. Interested applicants should submit resumes to the managing director at tara@bckseet.com. (posted 3/2/10)

Wardrobe Run Crew, Allens Lane Theatre
Non-union. Seeking Wardrobe Run Crew to help manage costumes and keep them spiffy during tech week and run of BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY by Pearl Cleage. Experience helping with quick changes a plus, but will train the right person. Would need evening availability starting 3/1 thru Tech and then once the show opens performance dates are March 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27. $50 stipend available at the end of the run. Please send inquiries amd/or resumes to blue09alabama@gmail.com.(posted 3/2/10)

AEA Stage Manager, RESPECT LLC
Union. Experienced AEA Stage Manager sought as replacement on RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN playing at Society Hill Playhouse. SPT Contract / $750 week. Candidates should have availability March 15 through June 2010. Stage manager will oversee a cast of four women, two understudies, 4-piece band, crew of three. Must be comfortable running a lighting board, and during certain sequences, both lights and video (QLab). Producer/Director Bud Martin, Music Director John Daniels, Venue Manager Deen Kogan. Producer is not able to provide housing or transportation. Please send resume and references to Margie Price, Advance Stage Manager, stagemanager@act2.org. (posted 2/24/10)

Overhire, BCKSEET Productions
Non-union. BCKSEET Productions, Inc is currently seeking skilled carpenters for our load-in and set build of our spring production, the original musical, Some Assembly Required. Must be available during the week of Mar 20-27. Applicants will work closely with our set designer and technical director and should have a working knowledge of power tools. Stipends available commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit resumes to the managing director at tara@bckseet.com. (posted 2/22/10)

ASM / Run Crew, BCKSEET Productions
Non-union. BCKSEET Productions, Inc is currently seeking an Assistant Stage Manager/Backstage Run Crew intern for our spring production , the original musical, Some Assembly Required. Applicant should be available to attend some weekend and evening rehearsals and must be available for tech week (Mar 20-23) and the entire run (Thur-Sun from Mar 25-Apr 18). College internship credit possible and stipends may be available. Interested applicants should submit resumes to the managing director at tara@bckseet.com. (posted 2/22/10)

Costume Designer, Media Theatre
Non-union. The Media Theatre is seeking qualified candidates for Costume Designer for their upcoming production of Rent. Those interested should email a cover letter, resume, and samples of their work to Joe Leduc, Production Manager, at j.leduc@mediatheatre.org. (posted 2/19/10)

Props Artisan, Philadelphia Theatre Company
Non-union. Props Artisan, Philadelphia Theatre Company Philadelphia Theatre Company is currently seeking a Props Artisan for immediate over-hire work. Prior props experience required. You will work directly with our Properties Master during the weeks leading up to and including load in. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references immediately to Michael Cristaldi, Technical Director, Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. Broad St, Ste 1105, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 and by email to production@philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.(posted 2/17/10)

Designers, Quintessence Theatre Group
Quintessence Theatre Group, a new non-profit classical theatre company moving to Mount Airy, Philadelphia, is in search of Philadelphia based designers for upcoming productions. Quintessence Theatre exists to adapt works of classical theatre and literature into great works of contemporary theatre. We hope to meet collaborators interested in epic theatre, and in challenging the limitations of the theatrical event through innovative design. Please send cover letter and resume to resumes@quintessencetheatre.org.(posted 1/22/10)

UPDATED: Production Manager, Delaware Shakespeare Festival
Non-union. The Delaware Shakespeare Festival seeks a Production Manager for 2010. DSF is a professional, non-Equity theatre company that performs outdoors at historic Rockwood Mansion Park in Wilmington, DE. This is a year-round position. It is not full-time for most of the year with the exception of July. Though DSF only performs one production each year, the Production Manager works to provide support pre-production, post-production, and for other Festival programs. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Lauren W. Cahill, General Manager at prodmngr@delshakes.org. No phone calls please. This is a great job for someone who is young in the business. (posted 1/20/10)

Technical Director, Lantern Theater Company
Fun, busy, dynamic theater in the heart of Center City seeks Technical Director to work with the Production Manager to manage set build and load-in for our upcoming production of HENRY IV, PART I (April 1-May 2). Prior professional experience and strong carpentry and rigging skills required; degree in technical theater a plus. HENRY will begin construction in early March with technical rehearsals the week of March 22 and opening on April 7. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Technical Director Search at search@lanterntheater.org. (posted 1/15/10)

Sound Designer, Holy Ghost Preparatory School
Non-union. Holy Ghost Preparatory School (Bensalem, PA) is seeking a SOUND DESIGNER for our mid-April production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Candidates should be familiar with setting lavaliers and hanging mics on a gymnasium stage for maximum effectiveness, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Eagerness to work with our enthusiastic student crew is a must! Tech week will run April 10 – 14, with performances April 15 – 18. A small stipend will be provided. Please contact Jessica Ciaramella (jessica.ciaramella@gmail.com) for more information. (posted 2/26/10)

Puppet, costume, set designers, Public Eye: Artists for Animals
Non-union. A performance to raise awareness about the health dangers of a process called "fracking" used to drill for natural gas. Toxic chemicals leach into the water causing disease in wildlife, destroying the ecosystem, and contaminating our drinking water. Energy companies are currently leasing private land as well as public parkland to drill in Northeastern Pennsylvania, which will affect the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers, and ultimately Philadelphia. Public Eye is planning a performance and parade on May 15 at the Rotunda in W.Philly to educate people about fracking. We are seeking puppeteers, costume and set designers. Some paid, some internship positions. If interested contact Lisa@publiceyephilly.org or call 215-620-2130 or 267-847-6553. Visit publiceyephilly.org for general info. (posted 2/24/10)

Lighting Director, Philadelphia Performance Project
Non-union. “Week between the Holidays” is an original Musical Play being created by the Philadelphia Performance Project. It will be included in the 2010 Philly Fringe Festival The principals have lots of experience in theater and music. Everything is still in development. Rehearsals and performances will be in a great theater space in Chestnut Hill. This is a wonderful chance to use your skills in real collaborative creative and rare endeavor. Do something extraordinary and be part of an incredible creative process while working with very creative and energetic and fun people. If interested contact Mickey Leone at 215 233 2560 or mickeyleone@yahoo.com you can go to myspace.com/mickeyleone to read a synopsis of the show and hear song demos. No pay. (posted 2/22/10)

STAGE MANAGER, H.O.T. PRODUCTIONS
Non-union. Our playhouse H.O.T. Productions is seeking an interim to stage manage our up and coming musical on May 20, 21, 22nd. 2010. This would be a Volunteer position. We are a non-profit, non-denominational outreach source. Currently our rehearsals are on Saturday Mornings 10am to 1pm and some minor blockings on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm in Jeffersonville, PA. The play will be at Norristown High School 1600 seat theatre. (posted 2/19/10)

Production Stage Manager, Passage Theatre Company
Union. SM needed for world premiere play with music in Trenton, NJ. Dates: Pre-production week: 4/20/10. First Rehearsal: 4/27/10. Tech: 5/15/10. First Performance: 5/20/10. Opening: 5/22/10. Final Performance: 6/6/10. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. @ 8pm, Sun. @ 3pm. Rehearsals will be evenings and weekends. SPT2 contract translates to 26 hours of rehearsal/week (30 hours/week for SMs). The SM salary is $266/week, plus health & pension. Candidates should have their own transportation or access to public transportation as there is no housing available. A travel stipend is negotiable. To apply or for more info, please send resume and cover letter to: Kacy O’Brien, Producer at kacy@passagetheatre.org, or mail to PO Box 967, Trenton, NJ 08605. (posted 2/12/10)

Lighting Designer/Instructor, Penn State Berks
The Theatre Program at PSU Berks is seeking a lighting designer/adjunct instructor beginning Fall 2010. The successful candidate will be a committed professional lighting designer and an effective undergraduate instructor with an interest in teaching courses in lighting as well as specialty courses. 1-1 course load plus designing one theatrical production per semester. Proficiency with modern technologies related to theatrical lighting design production and Master's Degree in Theatre required. College-level teaching experience preferred. A flexible teaching schedule is available. Contact: Cleo House, Jr., Theatre Coordinator. Review of applications to start immediately and continue until filled. Visit www.bk.psu.edu/theatre. (posted 2/9/10)

Electricians and Carpenters, Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Non-union. The theater department at GCIT has immediate openings for electricians and carpenters for the February production of The Servant of Two Master's and the April production of Once On This Island. Build and hang begin immediately. The theater is located 15 miles south of P.A's Ben Franklin Bridge. Housing is not provided. Paid hourly. Must have a reliable form of transportation. For more information please email letter of interest and resume to: Kimberly Palomo, Artistic/Producing Director at kpalomo@gcit.org. No phone calls. (posted 1/22/10)

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