Jobs (Calgary): Head of Props- Alberta Theatre Projects

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary seeks a Head of Props for the 2012/13 season. The role entails leading prop construction, budgeting, and shop management for multiple productions. You will coordinate with designers, oversee builds, and ensure timely delivery of props for performances.

The position runs Aug 27, 2012 to May 3, 2013 under the collective agreement with I.A.T.S.E., Local 212, with annual renewal potential. Specific show dates vary season to season.

Qualifications

• Experienced with theatrical props building across varied styles and materials.
• Experience with Vectorworks and related programs.
• Broad knowledge of construction techniques and tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary planning and drafting of props construction drawings for the season.
• Collaborate with designers to meet props requirements for each show.
• Construct and purchase props for the 2012/13 season.
• Schedule builds with the Technical Director.
• Manage props materials and labour budgets for each show.
• Supervise additional labour for props completion.
• Attend production and staff meetings and rehearsals.
• Read scripts before the first day of build.
• Organize a props shop and maintain supplies and tools.
• Jointly manage prop rentals to outside organizations.

Skills

Props construction

Vectorworks

Construction techniques

Organizational skills

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Jobs (Calgary): Head of Props- Alberta Theatre Projects

Alberta Theatre Projects is seeking a Head of Props for the 2012/13 season.

Position dates are: August 27th 2012 – May 3, 2013. This is an annually renewable contract position. Specific work dates will vary each season.

Production 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 Description/ Duties

• Preliminary planning & drafting of construction drawings (as required) for all props for the season.
• Working closely with designers to meet the props requirements for each show.
• Construction and purchase of all props for the 2012/13 season
• Scheduling the build in conjunction with the Technical Director
• Independently managing the props materials and labour budgets for each show.
• Supervising all additional labour required for the completion of props.
• Attend production meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled
• Read all scripts for ATP productions prior to the first day of build.
• Organizing a props shop, tool repair and maintaining its supplies and materials
• Jointly managing props rentals to outside organizations throughout the season.

Skills/ Requirements

• Experienced with theatrical props building including a wide range of styles, techniques and materials.
• Experience with Vectorworks and all associated programs.
• Broad working knowledge of construction techniques using a range of tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Working conditions and wage shall be governed by Collective Agreement with I.A.T.S.E., Local 212.

Employer Profile

Alberta Theatre Projects is one of Canada’s leading contemporary theatres. We are in residence in the Martha Cohen Theatre (a 400 seat proscenium/thrust theatre) in the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts in the heart of downtown Calgary, Alberta. We produce from September through May. Our season is busy; our workplace is dynamic; the work on our stage is exciting and wide-ranging in style, process and artistry. We’re seeking a great team member to help us achieve our artistic goals and take ATP into the future. Check out our website at www.atplive.com.

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