Jobs (Calgary): Assistant Stage Manager – Chromatic Theatre & Inside Out Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromatic Theatre & Inside Out Theatre in Calgary are seeking an Assistant Stage Manager for the production of Static by Ashley King. The engagement runs from August 12 to September 15, with opening night on September 5.

The role includes assisting rehearsals, running aspects of performances, and providing accessibility support for a visually impaired actor. Training for orientation and sighted guiding will be provided by the producing companies.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting the Stage Manager during rehearsals and performances.
• Ability to provide accessibility support for a performer with visual impairment.
• Willingness to participate in orientation and sighted guide training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Stage Manager with rehearsals and running of the production.
• Offering additional accessibility support for the actor with visual impairment.
• Orientation and sighted guide training will be offered by the producing companies.

Skills

Stage management

Accessibility support

Orientation training

Job description

Jobs (Calgary): Assistant Stage Manager – Chromatic Theatre & Inside Out Theatre

Chromatic Theatre & Inside Out Theatre is in immediate need of an assistant stage manager for our upcoming production of Static by Ashley King. The engagement date begins on August 12th and ends on September 15th, with opening night slated for September 5th.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Mexican Canadian artist Ashley King (she/her) is a legally blind performer and writer. Her piece, Static: A Party Girl’s Memoirs is a coming-of-age story based on true events, written and performed by Ashley, a young woman whose life is all about booze, boys, and late-night parties. But when she wakes up blind while on holiday, she’ll have to face her darkest depths of grieving a new life she didn’t choose or want. Not your typical inspiration story, Static offers a poignant and humorous take on the struggles and triumphs of a young woman learning to navigate the world without sight. With moments of laughter and tears, this dark comedy explores whether everything happens for a reason and if joy can really be found in unexpected places.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Stage Manager with rehearsals and running of production
• Offering some additional accessibility support for our actor with visual impairment
• Orientation and sighted guide training will be offered by the producing companies

Other important information:

• It is worth noting that the venue of the production is an unconventional theatre space. Both rehearsals and performances will be taking place in Inside Out Theatre’s new venue at 625 11th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB,
• The Assistant Stage Manager may be seen by the audience during the performance.

Fee: The Assistant Stage Manager will be paid a weekly fee of $759.00 CAD as outlined by the Dance, Opera, Theatre Agreement of the CAEA for a total of 5 weeks of engagement. (Please note that this position does not go towards apprentice credits)