Theatre Production Mentor (Student Employee)

University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Act as mentors to those involved in the following THEA courses: Stagecraft, Production Practicum, Theatre Practicum.

Duties Include:

• Act in various capacities that include, but are not limited to:
  • Scenic Designer
  • Scene Painter
  • Paint Charge
  • Scenic Artist
  • Assistant Scenic Designer
  • Carpenter
  • Set Builder
  • Welder
  • Draughtsperson
  • Digital Artist
• Help build, paint, and dress sets for the Mainstage productions
• Organize the props loft and storage closet
• Maintain the paint room and metals storage
• Maintain the lighting closet and lighting storage
• Assist with lighting calls
• Be able to correctly reweigh the fly system
• Understand, explain, and use fly rail call-outs
• Assist in Strike for every Mainstage
• Assist in the load-in and load-out of any traveling Mainstages
• Be able to read build plans
• Help close the shop
• If needed, attend the transitions rehearsal to help actors understand a complicated set

Education:

• UCM enrolled student

Experience:

• No technical prior experience required; however, the safety aspect of the carpentry and lighting shop is the most important knowledge to hold. Before applying, research fly rail terms, etiquette, and tool names.

Working Hours and Days:

• M-F 8-5, some Saturdays