Cohesion Theatre Company is seeking designers, stage managers, and general technical assistance for four main stage and three workshop productions as part of our 2015/16 Season. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which positions and productions they are available and applying for. Each show will not necessarily require all listed positions. All inquiries should be emailed to Artistic Producer, Brad Norris via email at [email protected]. Artists of all ages, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to apply. Full descriptions of the positions in consideration as well as detailed information about each production is available on Cohesion’s website: www.cohesiontheatre.org
Stipends:
Stipends are available for all actors, directors, designers, and crew working on Cohesion Theatre Company productions. Cohesion Theatre Company is committed to paying all our artists for their work. Cohesion is a non-equity theatre company.
Costume Designers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have experience with theatrical costume design and construction, and are able to work within the confines of a small but reasonable budget. The productions this season range from contemporary and minimal to period fantasy and complex. The chosen party for each production would be responsible for the design and execution of all costume related elements of the show, while also working closely with the Director, Lighting Designer, and Scenic Designer to form a cohesive vision for the production design. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Scenic Designers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have experience with theatrical scenic design and construction, and are able to work within the confines of a small but reasonable budget. The productions this season range from contemporary and minimal to period fantasy and complex. The chosen party would be responsible for the design and overseeing the execution of all scenic elements of the show along with the technical director and production manager, while also working closely with the Director, Lighting Designer, and Costume Designer to form a cohesive vision for the overall production design. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Props Designers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have experience with properties design, construction, and procurement, and are able to work within the confines of a small but reasonable budget. The productions this season range from contemporary and minimal to period fantasy and complex. The chosen party would be responsible for the design and overseeing the collection or construction of all props elements of the show, while also working closely with the Director, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer, and Scenic Designer to form a cohesive vision for the overall production design. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Lighting Designers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have experience with theatrical lighting design, hang and focus, and are able to work within the confines of a small but reasonable budget. The productions this season range from contemporary and minimal to period fantasy and complex. The chosen party would be responsible for the design and overseeing the hang and focus of all lighting elements, as well as securing any additional equipment beyond Cohesion’s stock. They will also work closely with the Director, Scenic Designer, and Costume Designer to form a cohesive vision for the overall production design. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Stage Managers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have experience with theatrical stage management, and overseeing assistant stage managers and run crew. The chosen party would be responsible for overseeing rehearsals, coordinating rehearsal schedules, participating in production meetings, running the shows in tech and performance, and generally facilitating communication amongst directors, actors, designers, and producers, along with distributing daily rehearsal and performance reports to all parties. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Assistant Stage Managers (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have some experience with theatrical stage management and/or run crew. The chosen party would be responsible for attending rehearsals and assisting the Stage Manager in completion of duties related to communication, scheduling, and production meetings. During the show’s run the Assistant Stage Manager will act as a board operator or run crew for the duration of the performances. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Assistant Directors (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have some experience with theatrical directing and/or stage management. The chosen party would be responsible for attending rehearsals and assisting the Director in completion of duties related to blocking, artistic concepts, communication, scheduling, and production meetings. During the show’s run the Assistant Director may act as a board operator or run crew for the duration of the performances. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Run or Build Crew (contract, stipend)
Ideal applicants have some experience with set construction, painting, or theatrical tech work. Interested parties might be asked to assist with construction or painting during the scenic build process and tech, or to sign for the duration of the show’s run if there is need for additional crew during the performances. This position will not need to attend rehearsals prior to build and tech, but will be contracted on an as needed basis depending on the level of production requirements. The ideal applicant must be a hard worker and willing to learn and complete tasks independently, as well as having excellent organizational and time-management abilities and possess good written and oral communication skills. This is a contracted position with a small stipend. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest detailing which productions they are available and applying for via email to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by September 16th, 2015.
Inquiries:
Brad Norris, Founding Artistic Producer
[email protected]
Show Details:
All Main Stage Productions will receive 12 performances over three weeks.
Workshop productions will receive between 3 and 5 productions over one weekend.
More information on each production can be found at www.cohesointheatre.org.
2015/16 Main Stage Productions:
The History of American Pornography by Hilary Bettis
Directed by Frank Moorman
Rehearsals: October 6 – November 18, 2015
Performances: November 19 – December 6, 2015
(No Thanksgiving Day Performance)
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Directed by Alice Stanley
Rehearsals: January 18 – March 2, 2016
Performances: March 3 – 20, 2016
Force Continuum by Kia Corthron
Directed by Rosiland Cauthen
Rehearsals: March 7 – April 20, 2016
Performances: April 21 – May 8, 2016
Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere adapted by Robert Kauzlaric
Directed by Brad Norris
Rehearsals: April 18 – June 1, 2016
Performances: June 2 – 19, 2016
The Trans* Voices Workshop Series in Partnership with Iron Crow Theatre:
A Little Bit Not Normal by Lillie Franks
Directed by Alice Stanley
Workshop Rehearsals: October 26-29, 2015
Workshop Performances: October 30 – November 1, 2015
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Phil Vannoorbeeck
Workshop Rehearsals: January 4-7, 2016
Workshop Performances: January 8-10, 2016
Aphorisms on Gender by Alice Stanley
Directed by Caitlin Carbone
Workshop Rehearsals: March 28-31, 2016
Workshop Performances: April 1-3, 2016
