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The following is a list of staff/company/intern positions potentially available with the 2009 Playhouse. The Huron Playhouse,
a division of the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film, is the oldest continuing summer theatre in
the State of Ohio, and has a national reputation as a premier summer program.
This season will have a five show run within the eight-week season running from mid-June until early August; each show has
5 performances.
Playhouse staff/company/interns receive free room and board, a stipend and several extra amenities. Additionally, any company
member may, if they wish, enroll for up to 12 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit through Bowling Green State University
at their own expense. The dates for this 2009 production season will be June 8th to August 3rd, 2009. Most staff and company members will need to report on Monday June 8th, 2009, in Bowling Green for equipment packing (into
trucks). Departure to Huron will be on Tuesday, June 9th for load in and set up of the Playhouse. For those needing accommodations
in Bowling Green on Sunday (June 7th) and/or Monday evening (June 8th), such arrangements will be made by the Playhouse.
If you are interested in applying for a staff or intern position you must submit the following information:
| 1. Enclose a complete resume of your theater experience . |
| 2. Must enclose a recent photo (color or black & white), 8x10 preferable, 5x7 acceptable.
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| 3. Answer all questions on the application. |
| 4. Provide (2) letters of recommendation written by individuals who know your work in the theatre.
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| 5. Interview at the Ohio Theatre Alliance Auditions on January 24th or at the BGSU Campus on February 7th, 2009. |
| 6. Please provide a cover letter and application for a specific position on the staff at the Huron Playhouse. |
Submit this information before February 18, 2009 to:
| Huron Playhouse |
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BGSU Department of Theatre & Film |
| Attn: Jann Graham Glann |
| 209 Center Street |
| Huron OH 44839 |
Please note: ALL STIPENDS depend, to some extent, on the amount of experience and number of positions to be filled. All positions may not be available each year due to continuing staff or other extenuating circumstances. Sometimes positions can be combined if appropriate and feasible within the confines of a busy season of summer theatre.
STIPENDS are negotiable WITHIN BUDGET LIMITS for any given season.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted during the latter half of February. Contract and letters of agreement
will be offered in March or even early April. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding the Playhouse, do not
hesitate to contact Dr. Jann Glann at jglann@bgsu.edu or office at (419) 433-5560 x 2062 or at her home number at (419) 433-3503.
Please note: Not all positions are available every season.
20 General Company Members (Stipend $800 and above). Company members receive experience in all aspects of summer theatre operations. Most will audition
for all shows and work on run crews, front of house operations and various production responsibilities. Some non-acting company
positions will also be offered. (Must audition at OTA, or BGSU campus, or by videotape.)
Business Manager/Accounts Manager (or Assistant) (Stipend depends on experience). Works with Managing Director and Box Office Manager in areas of ticket sales, program advertisement,
promotions and newspaper advertisements, publicity, and audience development during the season. Handles and is co-responsible
for all Huron Playhouse bills. (Makes sure all incoming bills are recorded and properly sent to the BGSU Dept of Theatre &
Film.) Qualifications: accounting and publicity experience. Computer expertise required.
Box Office Manager (Stipend depends on experience). Works with Managing Director and Business Manager in areas of ticket sales and audience development
during the season. Will be responsible for ticket audits for five productions and overseeing Box Office staff and procedures.
Qualifications: Interest and background in theatre management and box office operations.
Publicity/Promotions Intern (Stipend maximum of $1200) Works with Business Manager and assists or oversees in areas of news releases, photo-shoots, poster
distribution, and other tasks related to promotion. Computer knowledge essential.
Dorm Supervisor (Stipend up to $500) This person or persons is responsible for the company and staff housed at dormitory living site. Will
keep Managing director informed of problems; will cover any emergencies that occur at night.
Production Stage Manager (Maximum stipend $1,200, depending on experience and other staffing) Works closely with Managing Director and Production coordinator;
is responsible for organizing and assigning Company, Assistant Stage Managers, and Technical Assistants. Will assist with
organizing work schedules and rehearsal schedules for all members. Stage-manages 3 to 5 productions.
Assistant or Associate Production Stage Manager (Maximum stipend $1,000 depending on experience and other staffing). Works closely with Managing Director, Production Coordinator,
and Production Stage Manager and is responsible for assisting in the organizing and assigning company and technical assistants.
Will function as stage manager one or more productions.
Properties Supervisor (Maximum stipend $1,200/negotiable) Will work with Directors and Designers of all five productions to coordinate purchase
and construction of all stage properties. Will be responsible for running and organizing property crews for all performances.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Scene Shop Foreman (Stipend up to $1200/negotiable) Will work with Technical Director and Designers during building of all five shows. Will be
responsible for maintaining shop during entire seven-week season.
Costumer/Designer (Stipend negotiable) Designs one to five productions, and supervises construction of costumes and the costume shop.
Costume Shop Assistant (Stipend up to $1000). Will work with the Costume Designer to organize the costume and make-up areas. Will be responsible
for assisting with construction and/or alteration of costumes for all productions.
Lighting Designer (Stipend up to $5000). Will work closely with Technical Director and Designers for all five productions. Will oversee all
designs and lighting operations for shows including hanging, focusing and working with assistants.
Lighting Technician/Master Electrician (Stipend up to $1500) Assists with lighting for all productions. Work with Lighting Designer and Technical Director during
entire season to execute responsibilities.
Sound Designer and/or Sound Assistant (Stipend up to $2000) Supervises sound for all productions. Work with Technical Director during entire season to execute responsibilities.
Will operate board, create and record sound cues, and work with wireless body microphone system. Experience in sound board
and wireless body microphones is necessary.
3 to 5 Scene Shop and/or Lighting Assistants (Stipend up to $1000) Will work under Technical Director and Scene Shop Foreman (and/or Lighting Designer/Electrician) to
build all sets and assist on all technical aspects of all five productions. May be specific assignment to Scene Shop, Lighting,
Sound or Properties.
Rehearsal Pianist (Stipend maximum of $1000 per show) Piano accompaniment for all the rehearsals and performances of the contracted musical
production.
Choreographer or Assistant Choreographer (Stipend up to $500 to $1000 according to assignments.) Designs and teaches dances for the musicals and oversees rehearsals
for such. Works closely with directors and musical director.
Nutrition Director/Executive Chef (or Assistant to Chef) (Stipend set by managing director.) Responsible for ordering and purchasing all food within set budget, organizing company
kitchen crews, planning menus,and preparation of all meals. (Breakfast is self-serve. Lunch and dinner are "prepared meals".)
Works closely with business manager and/or managing director. Assistant(s) will work with Nutrition Director to fulfill
all above assignments.
Click here for an application to the Huron Playhouse.
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