The River Clyde Pageant is hiring two positions for our production team! Join our team this summer and assist in the management and technical direction of our outdoor summer show. Previous theatre experience is an asset but not a requirement - we are seeking team players who are comfortable in leadership positions and enjoy creative problem solving and collaboration. If this sounds like you, check out our two job postings below.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter with the job title in the subject line to Artistic Director Megan Stewart at riverclydepageant@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 21 at 5pm.
We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, POC, LGBTQ2S+ or who identify as a member of other underrepresented groups.
Assistant Stage Manager
Part time contract, July 2 - August 4 2021; $1500 fee
The Assistant Stage Manager for the River Clyde Pageant works closely with the Stage Manager and the Artistic Director to oversee production schedules and assist in the delivery and execution of our outdoor summer theatre production and associated programming. They will be supervised by our Co-Producer, Stage Manager and other members of the creative team, as the team works together to present six performances of a community-engaged outdoor theatre production. Ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong communication & leadership skills, and is excellent at solving problems quickly and creatively. Must be comfortable working outdoors and as part of a team.
Responsibilities include:
Attending rehearsals & production meetings and assisting with production needs as they arise
Assisting the Stage Manager with scheduling & communications
Assisting with technical demands of the production - tracking & maintaining props & costumes, calling cues, coordinating performers & volunteers
Collaborating with Pageant creative team during the production week
Assistant stage managing the six performances of The River Clyde Pageant (under the guidance of the Stage Manager)
Assisting the creative team with striking the show in the week following the show’s close.
Skills Required:
Highly organized and self-motivated
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Interest in the arts/theatre
Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient with email correspondence, google docs and google drive
Candidate must have access to a car or transportation
Production Week Rehearsals & Show Dates
July 17th, 12pm - 5pm
July 18th, 5pm - 8pm
July 20th, 6pm - 9pm
July 21st, 6pm - 9pm
July 22nd, 6pm - 9pm
Dress Rehearsal: July 23rd, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Performances: July 24-25 & July 30-August 1, 5:30-9:30pm
To apply, email your resume and cover letter with the job title in the subject line to Artistic Director Megan Stewart at riverclydepageant@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 21 at 5pm.
We thank everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Assistant technical director
Part time contract, July 2 - August 4 2021; $1500 fee
Working closely with the Pageant’s Technical Director, the assistant technical director will oversee the Pageant production week to support the six performances of The River Clyde Pageant. The technical director and Pageant co-producer will train the ATD on audience and performer safety, weather planning, cueing components of the show, and overseeing all technical aspects of this outdoor production. Ideal candidate is highly organized, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and can handle working in a fast-paced, fun, unconventional theatre environment with people of all ages and backgrounds. Previous theatre experience is an asset but not a requirement.
Responsibilities include:
Attend weekly Pageant production meetings in June and July
Assist the TD in updating production documents: lightning plan, production checklist & show protocol.
Assist TD during rehearsals, focusing on performer & volunteer safety, tracking and minimizing any potential hazards, tracking weather patterns, overseeing major production elements
Attend all production week rehearsals; train with TD to learn and assist with show protocol, cueing, and safe execution of all technical aspects of the show.
Oversee and run the performances under the supervision of TD, in collaboration with the production team.
Assist the production team with striking and closing the show
Skills Required:
Highly organized and self-motivated
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Interest in the arts/theatre
Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient with email correspondence, google docs and google drive
Candidate must have access to a car or transportation
Production Week Rehearsals & Show Dates
July 17th, 12pm - 5pm
July 18th, 5pm - 8pm
July 20th, 6pm - 9pm
July 21st, 6pm - 9pm
July 22nd, 6pm - 9pm
Dress Rehearsal: July 23rd, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Performances: July 24-25 & July 30-August 1, 5:30-9:30pm
To apply, email your resume and cover letter with the job title in the subject line to Artistic Director Megan Stewart at riverclydepageant@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 21 at 5pm.
We thank everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.