2009 SEASON

JOB POSTINGS

Saint Michael's Playhouse

Located minutes from Burlington, Vermont and beautiful Lake Champlain, Saint Michael's Playhouse is Northern Vermont's Actors’ Equity resident stock theater company. From its first season in 1947, performing in an old wooden farm building, this professional theater has blossomed into a high quality equity theater company presenting full-scale critically acclaimed works in a vibrant up to date theater complex.

PRODUCTION STAFF POSITIONS

To apply, please send cover letter and resume with phone numbers of two references to the Office of Human Resources, SMC, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT  05439.  Attention: Playhouse

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Saint Michael's Playhouse, equity company, air-conditioned, 366-seat, fully equipped summer theater in Vermont. Hands-on position working with Shop Supervisor, Master Carpenter, interns. Duties include budgeting, drafting, materials specification, build, load-in, set maintenance, strike. Must be proficient in CAD and manual drafting, construction, rigging, and production scheduling. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Mid May - early August.

SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Hands-on position with responsibilities that include build, load-in, maintenance of set, strike, load-out, training of interns. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Mid May - early August.

PAINT CHARGE - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Paint Charge works closely with Scenic Designer, Technical Director and Property Master. Possible running crew assignments.  Mid June – early August. Two week build per production. Paint Charge to be hired for three shows of season: DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Early June - late July.

PROPERTY MASTER - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Property Master works closely with Directors, Scenic Designers and TD. Hands-on position with duties that include procuring and/or building props, supervising at least one intern. Possible running crew assignments. Early June – early August. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Early June - late July.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Hands-on position with duties that include executing/maintaining lighting design, hang, focus, changeovers, running crew. Work with Lighting Designers, TD, ATD, and staff.  Seeking high level of expertise in electrics.  Early June – Mid August. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Early June - early August.

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Must possess extensive shop management experience, knowledge of costume construction, strong organizational skills. Hands-on position with duties including managing shop, building, shopping, maintaining costumes, supervising/training interns. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Early June - early August.

STITCHER & DRESSER/WARDROBE MANAGER - Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Work closely with shop manager, designer, directors, and actors.  Seeking candidates with advanced stitching skills and wardrobe maintenance experience.  Responsibilities include costume shop duties as well as running wardrobe in performance. Early June – Mid August. Two week build per production. DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO.  Early June - early August.

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

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PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP - All Playhouse internships are paid positions. Contract runs from May 30-August 9, 2009. Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Producing four professional equity productions DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO and two children’s shows. Seeking candidates with a very high level of previously acquired skills in a variety of areas of theatrical production; Scenic, Costumes, Props, Electrics, and/or Stage Management. Interns work closely with professional supervisors, directors, designers, staff and equity actors. Schedules are rigorous; interns work day AND evening crews. Applicants must show a strong interest in furthering their professional development and a commitment to working in an equity stock theater. Application form and more information available by clicking here. $200 weekly plus room and board (consisting of 10 meals per week).

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP - All Playhouse internships are paid positions. Contract runs from May 30-August 9, 2009. Saint Michael's Playhouse is an equity company with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium summer theater in Vermont. Producing four professional equity productions DAMES AT SEA, TALLEY'S FOLLY, HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, and two children’s shows. Seeking candidates with a very high level of previously acquired skills in a variety of arts administrative capacities including box office, house management, company management, marketing, and public relations. Interns work closely with professional supervisors, directors, designers, staff and equity actors. Schedules are rigorous; interns work day AND evening crews. Applicants must show a strong interest in furthering their professional development and a commitment to working in an equity stock theater. Application form and more information available by clicking here. $200 weekly plus room and board (consisting of 10 meals per week).

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college. Saint Michael's College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.