Props Run Crew Head

Playwright Co; Red Bank (NJ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Playwright Co. seeks a Props Run Crew Head for Loch Ness in Red Bank, NJ. This temporary role oversees backstage prop operations, trains crew, and coordinates with the Props Supervisor and Stage Management to ensure props are ready, tracked, and safe during tech, performances, and strike.

The position emphasizes leadership of the Props Run Crew, coordination with Special FX, and maintaining organized, quiet backstage areas. Travel or housing may be offered for out-of-town candidates.

Formación

• Strong background in theatrical properties, backstage operations, or theatrical running crew, ideally having experience with large-scale musical or technical productions at a LORT theater or similar.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and the ability to lead a crew of more than three members.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, run sheets, and performance cues.
• Understanding of backstage etiquette, safety practices, and the importance of maintaining a quiet, organized working environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all backstage props operations during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• Maintain accurate prop tracking and ensure all items are accounted for throughout each performance.
• Coordinate the preparation and replenishment of consumable and specialty props, including food, beverages, and other expendable items.
• Work with Special FX Tech to ensure all FX supplies and consumables are stored safely, and ensure the Tech has enough consumables for each show.
• Monitor the condition and functionality of all props and stage tricks, and identify items requiring repair, replacement, or additional attention.

Conocimientos

Theatrical properties

Backstage operations

Leadership

Attention to detail

Reliability

Descripción del empleo

Production: Loch Ness (https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/loch-ness/)

Reports to: Props Supervisor / Prod. Manager

Works in coordination with: Prod. Stage Manager and Ast. Stage Manager

Employment Type: Temporary / Production-Specific

Engagement Period: February – April (Exact dates TBD)

Position Overview

The Props Run Crew Head is responsible for the safe, organized, and efficient operation of the Props Department backstage for the production. Working closely with the PropsSupervisor and Stage Management team, this individual oversees the Props Run Crew and Special Effects tech, ensuring that all props, furniture, and stage special effects are show-ready, preset,tracked, and maintained during the run of the show.This is a production-specific position, with responsibilities focused on the technicalrehearsal process, performance run, and post-production strike.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all backstage props operations during technical rehearsals, dressrehearsals, and performances.
• Maintain accurate prop tracking and ensure all items are accounted for throughouteach performance.
• Coordinate the preparation and replenishment of consumable and specialty props,including food, beverages, and other expendable items, as applicable.
• Works with Special FX Tech to ensure all FX supplies and consumables are storedsafely, and ensure the Tech has enough consumables for each show.
• Monitor the condition and functionality of all props and stage tricks, and identifyitems requiring repair, replacement, or additional attention.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe backstage props areas, including props tables,storage locations, and assigned workspaces.
• Supervise, coordinate, and provide direction to Props Run Crew members.
• Train crew members in the proper handling, tracking, presetting, and maintenanceof production props.
• Communicate crew attendance, scheduling concerns, and operational needs to theappropriate production personnel.
• Foster a professional, collaborative, and safety-conscious backstage workingenvironment.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals, tech, and performances as required by the productionschedule.
• Work with Stage Management to establish and refine props tracking procedures andbackstage operations.
• Communicate prop-related problems, missed cues, damaged items, and otherconcerns to Stage Management and the Props Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot unexpected props issues during rehearsals and performances,maintaining a calm and solution-oriented approach.
• Coordinate minor repairs and communicate larger maintenance needs to the PropsSupervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background in theatrical properties, backstage operations, or theatricalrunning crew, ideally having experience with large-scale musical or technicalproductions at a LORT theater or similar.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and the ability to leada crew of more than three members.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, run sheets, and performance cues.
• Understanding of backstage etiquette, safety practices, and the importance ofmaintaining a quiet, organized working environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• This is a temporary position hired specifically for the production. Involvement in any further production is not guaranteed, but interest in continuing with the show is welcome.
• Work hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by theproduction schedule.
• The position may require extended periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, andcarrying props or other production materials, consistent with the physical demandsof the assigned duties and with reasonable accommodation.
• Travel and housing are available for out-of-town candidates.