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The Southern Shakespeare Company, a professional non profit theater dedicated to bringing fun, accessible Shakespeare to the Big Bend region, seeks a carpenter and painter for its upcoming touring production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]. The touring set will consist of several painted flats with entrances. The role will also involve training the tour team to construct and strike the set safely.
Hires will consult and collaborate with SSC mainstage set designer and Quincy Music Theatre production manager Jack Jammer as well as SSC artistic director James Alexander Bond, presenting excellent opportunities to network with respected industry professionals. While the majority of design conversations can happen over Zoom, construction will take place at the SSC warehouse near the campus of Tallahassee Community College at 136 Progress Drive.
The first performance of Complete Works will occur at The Moon in November 29 and 30, 2023, then the show will be mounted at locations in northwest Florida and southwestern Georgia February and March 2024. Ideally, the set will be constructed early in the publicity and rehearsal process, i.e., as soon as October 2023.
Compensation is a $1000 stipend.
Submit resume and letter of introduction to Executive Director Bianca Montague. Rolling application. Position open until filled.
*Please note that optional recognition is available for FSU students. Southern Shakespeare Company will complete any required paperwork for students to receive credit for their experience with us. Please consult your academic departments for course credit or contact the Career Center for Experience Recognition Program credit or certificate.
The Southern Shakespeare Company, a professional non profit theater dedicated to bringing fun, accessible Shakespeare to the Big Bend region, seeks a carpenter and painter for its upcoming touring production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, abridged.
A set carpenter and painter is sought for the construction and finishing of a touring set of several flats with entrances. The role will also involve training the tour team to construct and strike the set safely.
Hires will consult and collaborate with SSC mainstage set designer and Quincy Music Theatre production manager Jack Jammer as well as SSC artistic director James Alexander Bond, presenting excellent opportunities to network with respected industry professionals. While the majority of design conversations can happen over Zoom, construction will take place at the SSC warehouse near the campus of Tallahassee Community College at 136 Progress Drive.
The first performance of Complete Works will occur at The Moon in November 29 and 30, 2023, then the show will be mounted at locations in northwest Florida and southwestern Georgia February and March 2024. Ideally, the set will be constructed early in the publicity and rehearsal process, i.e., as soon as October 2023.
Compensation is a $1000 stipend.
Optional recognition is available for FSU students. Southern Shakespeare Company will complete any required paperwork for students to receive credit for their experience with us. Please consult your academic departments for course credit or contact the Career Center for Experience Recognition Program credit or certificate.
Submit resume and letter of introduction to Executive Director Bianca Montague via bianca AT southernshakes DOT org. Rolling application. Position open until filled.
*Please note that, usually, commitments run 3-6 weeks long for Tech Crew and 3-12 weeks long for Rehearsal Team.
A successful production takes a whole team to stage, and we are always on the lookout for professionals to join our team!
Whether you are an administrator, designer, or tech wizard*, please complete our interest form to be added to a database of interested non-profit theatre professionals:
*Please note that, usually, commitments run 3-6 weeks long for Tech Crew and 3-12 weeks long for Rehearsal Team.
