Job (Drumheller): Scenic Arts Assistant – Badlands Passion Play

Theatre Alberta; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Theatre Alberta seeks a Scenic Arts Assistant for the Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller. The role supports the Head of Scenic Art with building, altering and procuring set pieces; expect significant manual labour and a hands-on, physical work environment.

The position includes acting as running crew during shows, with training provided for rigging and prop movement. Team players who value cooperation and community life are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stage construction and scenic fabrication.
• Experience with woodwork, painting and fabric materials.
• Experience with welding, rigging and landscaping is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Scenic Art in building, altering or procuring set pieces.
• Act as running crew during shows and help with rigging (training provided).
• Move props and set pieces during performances and shows.
• Contribute to a cooperative team living and working environment on-site.

Skills

Stage construction

Scenic fabrication

Woodworking

Painting

Fabric work

Welding

Rigging

Landscaping

Job description

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Drumheller): Scenic Arts Assistant – Badlands Passion Play

Job (Drumheller): Scenic Arts Assistant – Badlands Passion Play

The Badlands Passion Play is currently accepting applications for the position of Scenic Arts Assistant.

The Scenic Arts Assistant assists the Head of Scenic Art in building, altering, or procuring set pieces and properties. The position may involve significant manual labour and can be physically demanding. The Scenic Arts Assistant should have a knowledge of construction for Stage, and experience with scenic fabrication and materials like woodwork, painting, and fabric. Experience with welding, rigging, and landscaping is an asset.

This person will also be responsible to act as running crew during shows, assisting with rigging (training provided), and the movement of props and set pieces during shows.

Most staff members live together on-site, so we are looking for positive team members who understand how to live cooperatively in community with mutual respect, refined stress management skills, and healthy boundaries.

Contract Dates: May 10 to July 27, 2018.

Please note that a vulnerable sector check will be a required step for the successful candidate.

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