Theatre Newfoundland Labrador is seeking applicants for the position of PRODUCTION MANAGER/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR to lead our production department for the Gros Morne Theatre Festival’s 2017 season.
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival is a summer repertory theatre festival operated by Theatre Newfoundland Labrador. Each season the Festival produces seven productions – three mainstage shows, three second stage shows, and a concert reading. The Gros Morne Theatre Festival is in the seaside community of Cow Head, Newfoundland and Labrador, which is situated in the spectacular Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Theatre Newfoundland Labrador is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and is designated as a “G” House.
Contract Dates (tentative):
part time (hours to be determined) (not in residence), February 1 to April 2, 2017 or February 1 to April 30, 2017 (to be negotiated)
full time (in residence), April 3 to September 3, 2017 or May 1 to September 3, 2017 (to be negotiated)
Salary:
to commensurate with experience
Skills/Experience Required:
at least 5 years of relevant theatre experience
- experience in repertory theatre is an asset
- experience in production scheduling/planning/staffing
- experience in estimating/costing theatre designs
- experience in planning/execution of theatre builds, meeting deadlines
- a background in theatre carpentry is an asset
- a background in basic theatre rigging is an asset
- a valid driver’s license is required
- must enjoy working in a challenging creative environment
The Festival provides return travel (by the most economical method) for contracted company members.
The Festival provides shared housing in the community for company members. A housing rental fee and damage deposit applies.
For further information, or a copy of the job description, please contact Denise Dolliver at ddolliver58@gmail.com.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Denise Dolliver at ddolliver58@gmail.com. The deadline for resume submission is January 6, 2017.
Getting to Cow Head
This show is part of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. See Getting to Cow Head for directions to the Warehouse Theatre and Shallow Bay Motel.