Technical/Costume Staff

Applications for the 2024 season are now open!

Fiddler on the Roof (June 21-30)
The Drowsy Chaperone (July 5-14)
The Wizard of Oz (July 19-August 4)

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

• Arrival day is May 28 for technical and costume staff. Contracts end between July 21 and August 4, depending on position. 
• Work hours Tuesday-Sunday are communicated by shop managers, appropriate meal and rest breaks are included; Mondays are generally company days off with tech weeks as exceptions in some departments; on those weeks, an alternate day off will be scheduled. 

DUTIES

• Technicians are expected to work as directed by shop managers, Technical Director, designers, Managing Director, and Producing Artistic Director. Schedules and assignments will be communicated on a daily basis. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be at least 18 years of age (as of May 28, 2024)
• Must have at least one year of college level theatre training or commensurate professional (paid) experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for a position in the SSMT 2024 company, please apply below by March 1, 2024. 

INTERVIEWS:

Once all materials have been received and reviewed, you may be invited to interview via Zoom or in person.

For questions, please email ssmt@su.edu. Thank you for your interest in joining the SSMT company!

OPEN POSITIONS as of 12/14/2024

HIRED Stage Manager for The Drowsy Chaperone ($1800/contract): works with PSM, MD, etc. and serves as stage manager for The Drowsy Chaperone.  June 14-July 14

HIRED Sound Designer/Audio Engineer ($5000/season): coordinates with all departments regarding sound reinforcement needs, designs small sound cues (as needed), attends second week of rehearsals (from designer run on) and works with sound staff to mix the shows. This position is for an artist with significant industry experience. June 4-August 4

HIRED Sound Assistant (A1) ($2925): works with Sound Designer to set up and maintain sound equipment, assists Sound Designer on all performances. Serves as board operator when Sound Designer/Audio Engineer is not there. June 4-August 4

HIRED Sound Assistant (A2) ($2700): works with Sound Designer to set up and maintain sound equipment, assists Sound Designer on all performances. June 4-August 4

HIRED Production Electrician ($5000/season): assistant to lighting designer, programs board during tech, leads practical wiring, hang and focus light plot before tech, maintains design of show. May 29-August 4

HIRED Assistant Production Electrician ($3750/season): assists LD and PE on all lighting needs. Serves as board operator for all performances. May 29-August 4

HIRED Electrics Intern ($3000/season): assists Lighting Designer and PE with execution of show, helps maintain electrics during performance runs. Will serve on run crew for at least one show during the season. May 29-August 4

HIRED Properties Lead ($3600/season): works with Scenic Designer and TD on design and build/acquisition of all furniture and hand props needed for show. May 29-July 21

HIRED Properties Assistant ($3200/season): assists Properties Lead on build/acquisition of all props. May 29-July 21

HIRED Properties Intern ($3000/season): assists Properties Lead and Properties Assistant on build of all props and supervises maintenance of props for all performances. Will serve on run crew for at least one show during the season. May 29-August 4

HIRED Assistant Technical Director/Lead Carpenter (1) ($4000/season): works on shop draftings, assists with coordination between different shops. Requires carpentry skills and knowledge of at least one other area (electrics, scenic, paint, props). May 29-July 21 

1 available Carpenter (3) ($2600/season): builds scenic pieces based on ATD/TD instruction; works with shop manager, TD, ATD, Master Carpenter, Scenic Designer on completion of build. May 28-July 21

HIRED Carpentry Intern ($3000/season): Assists carpentry staff with build of show. Will serve on run crew for at least one show during the season. May 29-August 4

HIRED Scenic Charge ($3600/season): serves as manager of paint shop, is in charge of interpreting design and renderings and execution of all scenic paint techniques. Works with Scenic Designer, TD, ATD, Shop Manager on workflow. May 29-July 21

1 available Scenic Artist (2) ($2600/season): assists Scenic Charge in execution of all scenic paint techniques. May 29-July 21

HIREDPaint Intern ($3000/season): assists paint staff with execution of scenic paint techniques. Will serve on run crew for at least one show during the season. May 29-August 4

General Technician (3) ($2400): works in all shops as assigned, basic to intermediate skills needed in carpentry, painting, properties, and electrics. May 29-July 21

1 available Run Crew Intern (5) ($2750): serves as a general technician for the first few weeks, working in different shops as assigned, then moves to serve on the run crews of all shows with minimal shop hours required during the performance weeks. May 29-August 4

1 available Run Crew ASM (6) ($3000): serves as a general technician for the first few weeks, working in different shops as assigned, then moves to serve on the run crews of all shows with minimal shop hours required during the performance weeks. Each person will serve as an ASM for both rehearsals and performances of one show during the season. May 29-August 4

Costume Shop Manager ($5000/season): works with designers to manage workflow, staff, and schedule for the summer, as well as assisting with build and creation of specialty pieces. Ideal candidate would be post-MFA or near completion of MFA in costume design. May 29-August 4

HIRED Cutter/Draper ($3200): works with designers, shop manager, and 1st hand on construction and alterations of costumes for the season. Requires proficiency in pattern drafting skills, excellent hand and machine sewing skills. May 29-July 21

HIRED Costume Shop First Hand ($3000/season): assists Costume Designers on acquisition and construction of all costumes for season. Requires intermediate to proficient pattern drafting skills, excellent hand and machine sewing skills. May 29-July 21

HIRED Stitcher (3) ($2600/season): works with First Hand, Costume Designers, and Costume Shop Manager on acquisition and construction of costumes for the season. May be assigned an assistant designer position for one show during the season, dependent on skill set. Requires proficiency at hand and machine sewing. May 29-July 21

HIRED Wardrobe Supervisor ($3250): works with Costume Shop staff on construction of all costumes. Supervises wardrobe interns and works alongside them for dress rehearsals and performances. Experience with hand and machine sewing required. Ability to quickly problem solve and supervise others required. May 29-August 4

HIRED Wardrobe Intern ($2500/season): works with Costume Shop staff on construction of all costumes. Organizes and maintains wardrobe for dress rehearsals and performances, and serves as run crew. Experience with hand and machine sewing required. May 29-August 4.