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2011 Season

A Year With Frog and Toad July 23-August 7

The Producers July 21-August 6

Urinetown July 28-August 7

 

Education

Theater for All

Theatre for ALL provides free and significantly discounted tickets to approximately 200-250 young audiences over two weeks. TFA will constitute approximately 10% ($6000) of the SSA Annual Operating Budget.

The remaining 44% of SSA’s operating budget are spent in the area of production costs (set, lighting, and costumes), facility rental and advertising. Ticket sales usually cover these expenses. We rely on individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and silent and live auction proceeds to fund the remainder of the budget.

Mentorship Program

College students are eligible to apply for mentorship positions. As mentors, they work under the supervision of qualified theatre professionals as they take on leadership roles, guiding the other company members. Mentorships are stipend positions. All mentors report to Production Company Manager.

General Responsibilities

All mentors will assist with every aspect of Summer Stock Austin. They will be asked to commit extra time and effort to the success of the program.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with front of house, including live auction organization and lobby displays
  • Working on and off-site sales, marketing and fundraising
  • Transporting goods, materials and artists as needed
  • Attending work-calls as needed which may include evenings and weekends
  • Assisting on a build crew or running crew
  • Leading a strike crew
  • Leading or working a change over crew

Summer Stock Mentors are:

  • Able to meet tight deadlines
  • Dependable and timely
  • Able to work independently without much direct supervision
  • Team players
  • Strong leaders

Depending on the season, positions may be available in the following areas.

 
ADMINISTRATION (Marketing, Development, PR, House Management, Production Management)

Immediate Supervisors: Producer, Managing Director, Production Company Manager

Duties will include, but are not limited to

  • Writing, compiling and sending direct-mail pieces
  • Writing and sending press releases
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing programs
  • Assisting in the coordination of community programs
  • Helping segment and maintain databases
  • Assisting in brochure, poster and postcard distribution
  • Helping create and execute promotional programs
  • Coordinating and executing Live Auction
  • Coordinating Program advertisements
  • Creating the Show Programs
  • Assisting with Underwriter parties and events
  • Coordinate all Front-Of-House (FOH) operations
  • Communicate with stage managers during and in advance of performances
  • Maintain programs and inserts

Preferred Skills/Attributes:

  • Experience in dealing with the public of all ages
  • Sensitivity to the needs of patrons
  • Upbeat, enthusiastic attitude in public relations
  • Ability to enforce department safety regulations and communicate the same to the public
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong creative writing skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects
  • Solid verbal skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Programs including Photoshop and Indesign
COSTUMES (Assistant to the Costume Shop Manager, Assistant Designer, Wigs/Make-Up)

Immediate Supervisor: Costume Shop Manager, Costume Designer

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Shop Manager/Designer in any way that is asked
  • Coordinate schedules of all work and operations in the shop
  • Assist the less experienced stitchers with projects
  • Manage the to do list
  • Make sure the shop procedures are followed and that paperwork is up to date
  • Keep the shop clean and organized
  • Do the majority of stitching for the productions
  • Work as Wardrobe Crew Chief for at least one of the productions
  • Assist in pulling costumes from stock or from other local stock
  • May be asked to assist with make-up and wigs
  • Maintain costumes and/or wigs throughout the run
  • Help run the strike

Preferred Skills/Attributes

  • Superior organization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience in sewing, alterations, and other theatrical costuming techniques
  • Strong leadership and time-management skills
SCENIC (Scene Shop Assistant, Head Carpenter, Scenic Painter)

Immediate Supervisor: Scene Shop Manager, Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Props Manager

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Shop Manager in any way that is asked
  • Construction (primarily carpentry)
  • Painting
  • Crafts
  • Assist less experienced company members
  • Help coordinate schedules of all work and operations in the shop
  • Manage the to do list
  • Make sure the shop procedures are followed and that paperwork is up to date
  • Keep the shop clean and organized
  • Do the majority of building for the productions
  • Work as Set Crew Chief for at least one of the productions
  • Assist in pulling props/set pieces from stock or from other local stock
  • Maintain scenery throughout the run
  • Help run the strike

Preferred Skills/Attributes

  • Experience in carpentry and/or painting
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and lift approximately seventy (70) pounds
  • Experience with power tools
  • Superior organization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong time-management skills
GENERAL TECH (May have specialty in Lighting, Sound, or Props)

Immediate Supervisor: Technical Director, Specific Designers or Shop Managers

Duties will include, but are not limited to

  • Assist the Technical Director in any way that is asked
  • Hang and Focus lights
  • Organize and maintain technical facilities
  • Assemble sound system/equipment
  • Construction
  • Painting
  • Props/Crafts
  • Act as crew chief on at least one change over crew
  • Attend all change-overs and crew calls
  • Assist in pulling props/set pieces from stock or from other local stock
  • Help run the strike

Preferred Skills/Attributes

  • Experience in electrics or sound
  • Ability to work in confined/high spaces and lift approximately seventy (70) pounds
  • Experience with power tools
ARTISTIC (Assistant Director, Assistant Choreographer, Assistant Music Director, Dance Captain, Stage Management)

Immediate Supervisor: Depends on Position.

Duties will include, but are not limited to

  • Assembling materials
  • Assist Professional Artists
  • Work with small groups or soloists
  • Maintain artistic work that has been set
  • Manage rehearsals
  • Attend production meetings

Preferred Skills/Attributes

  • Upbeat, enthusiastic attitude in public relations
  • Experience teaching/directing theatre, dance and/or music
  • Highly organized and responsible
  • Attention to detail

What Summer Stock Austin provides participating mentors

  • A stipend based on qualifications, workload and work ethic
  • The experience of working with theatre professionals
  • The experience of being a crew leader

What mentors are responsible for

  • Transportation to and from the program
  • Most meals (some meals and snacks will be provided by Summer Stock Austin, depending on late or early hour calls)
  • Housing for the time period that the program runs