Work Period:
February 10 to March 31, 2025 (@ 10-15 hours/week on average)
Work Schedule:
Mon. and Wed. 12 noon to 5pm from Feb. 10 to Mar. 23
Tues. Mar. 23 from 12 noon to 5pm
Wed. Mar. 24 and Thurs. Mar. 25 from 12 noon to 9pm
Mar. 26 to Apr. 6 – various hours TBC
Remuneration: $25.00 per hour
Location:
Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, 815 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Production Assistant will provide production support to our Seniors Sharing Stories theatre project. This will include rehearsal support (assisting the Stage Manager, documenting the rehearsal process, props management, maintaining a prompt book, learning to tape up the rehearsal space to reflect the eventual placement of set pieces, prompting performers, assistance with costume alterations), as well as backstage duties during performances (assisting the actors backstage with prop and set changes, liaising as needed with the Stage Manager, setting up of props and set dressing, troubleshooting.)
Supervision of the Production Assistant will be covered by the Stage Manager. The Production Assistant will receive training in theatre production management, which will include accessibility guidelines (AODA), sexual harassment rights and responsibilities, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The Production Assistant will be personally mentored by the Stage Manager and Director. That mentoring begins from the first day of rehearsal, when roles, responsibilities, and expectations are clearly laid out. The Stage Manager will work closely with the Production Assistant when unexpected issues arise in the context of live performance, providing training and guidance in problem solving to address any issues in the workplace (e.g., health and safety, equipment and supplies management, etc.)
This is a training position. However, technical theatre skills and experience are an asset. The candidate must be able to work well in a team setting, be present and on time for all work calls, have good organizational skills and have good attention to detail.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Matthew Behrens, Associate Producer: matthew@bptheatre.ca.