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Production Assistant

CATEGORY: Administrative

Two River Theater
Red Bank, NJ
US

CONTACT NAME

Production Management Assistant

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, located in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking Emerging Professionals applicants for our 2024-2025 season.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River’s Emerging Professionals program is a springboard for professionals at the start of their career. The program offers practical applications in multiple career fields, including: costuming, props, lighting, sound, artistic development, management and more. The season-long positions-in-residence receive weekly pay, housing, a travel stipend allotment, optional 100% paid Employer health benefits, and are supported by mentors who help them learn and connect with leading industry professionals, allowing them to grow within their specific fields.

The Production Assistant (PA) works alongside the AEA Stage Management (SM) team to attend and assist with all scheduled rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, andperformances to ensure all call times are being met and all production equipment is kept in appropriate working condition. The PA shares the traditional responsibilities of both a PA and an ASM, and they also serve as part of the run crew (including scenic transitions, props hand-offs, and wardrobe changes) when shows move from rehearsal into tech. The PA helps with setting up the rehearsal room, taking notes, copying, and other duties as assigned; filling out accident reports for any incidents that occur; prepare documents including run sheets, tracking, and other duties; and inventory and stock various first aid stations throughout the theater. The PA begins working with each SM team during their prep week, and helps orient the SM team to TRT and its staff and facilities. The PA may also be assigned to assist with rental events, as needed. Candidate must be resourceful, flexible, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. This position works closely with the production department, guest artists, and AEA Stage Managers.

Direct Supervisor: Assistant Production Manager

Employment Term: August 19, 2024 – June 29, 2025.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for this position includes weekly pay of $355.20 plus local fully furnished and all utilities paid shared housing which is valued at $250 per week, calculating to $605.20 per week in total taxable compensation, equal to $15.13 an hour for a 40-hour week. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay after 40 hours at a time and a half rate of $22.70. Reimbursement may be available for travel expenses. Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

TO APPLY:

Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Kyle Osmon, Associate Production Manager at [email protected]. Subject line should read: “Emerging Professionals.” No phone calls please.

DURATION

Aug 19, 2024 - Jun 29, 2025

SALARY

$15.13 – $22.70 per hour

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY BY EMAIL

kosmon…
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