Jenny Wiley Theatre

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  Jenny Wiley Theatre is currently seeking candidates for the PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL COORDINATOR (PTC)
Full Time Pay
Contact for Details: Jenny Wiley Theatre
Job Opening: September 2010
General Duties:
Jenny Wiley Theatre, a 46-year-old professional theatre located in Eastern Kentucky, seeks a Production/Technical Coordinator (PTC) as the company begins its 47th season. The PTC reports directly to the Executive Director and assists the E/D with the strategic planning and structuring of future seasons, and is responsible for organizing, implementing and administering the production and technical requirements of the company.
Specific Duties:
Responsible for preparing and coordinating all office routines, including but not limited to: schedules, budgets, housing, transportation, welcome packages, shopping, production notebooks, related filing systems, and other practical concerns of actors, directors, designers, and general personnel.  

Responsible for identifying and coordinating all production and technical requirements for all JWT productions.

Assist Scenic Designer and builders with flat and three-dimensional manual drawings or computer generated drawings of in-house set designs to scale; alterations to scenery built in-house; and contracted sets, as needed. Assist Scenic Designer with scenic designs by providing knowledge of the space and knowledge of building and maintaining scenery in an outdoor theatre. Create working drawings by either hand drafting, or CAD software for use in the Scene Shop, and answer any technical questions related to JWT Productions. Modify or repair any stick scenery for use on the JWT Stage.

Prepare set ground plans for stage managers and directors.

Oversee carpenters, and assist with, the building of sets as necessary, and identify building materials that need to be purchased. Keep an up-to-date inventory list of sets, props, drops, and equipment.

Identify JWT crews needed for each production, and hire said crew for productions.

Supervise and assist with load-ins; installation of hanging scenery and hard sets; set changes; strikes, and load-outs.

Supervise scenic artists, prop masters, Head of Sound, and
Head of Lighting; and assist as may be needed.

Become knowledgeable of Century II's inventory of lighting equipment. Assist IATSE electricians with installing, hanging, gelling, circuiting, and focusing of lights. Assist with the preparation of lighting plots when necessary. Maintain gels; inventory; and recycle gels when possible for cost effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Ideal Education, Skills, and Experience:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent 8 years practical experience.

A minimum of three years professional experience in Musical Theatre productions and/or technical aspects of producing Musical Theatre; personnel and time management.

Self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organizational ability.

Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and thrive under tight deadlines.

Knowledge and experience with set building; carpentry; electrics; computer programs such as Vectorworks or equivalent; and Microsoft Office.
Start Date and Salary: This is a full-time position and is available beginning September 2010. The salary is commensurate with experience, including benefits, after a ninety-day probationary period. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, photo and references to:
Martin Childers
Jenny Wiley Theatre
PO Box 22
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
or by email to: marty@jwtheatre.com

  

Send headshots and resumes to:
Casting
Jenny Wiley Theatre
PO Box 22
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Youtube auditions are acceptable in some cases.

Martin Childers - Executive Director marty@jwtheatre.com

Mickey Fisher - Ghost Stories Casting Director leosprideent@yahoo.com

Scott F. Bradley - Summer Season Casting Director   jwtcasting2010@gmail.com   

 

JWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ALL YOUTH/TEEN COMPANY POSITIONS ARE UNPAID AND HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

 

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