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Job Description / Duties

For a copy of the full job description and job posting, please contact Denise Dolliver (General Manager) at gm@theatrenewofundland.com.

Qualifications / Required Skills

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• at least 2-3 years experience as a Production Manager in professional theatre
• at least 2-3 years experience as a Technical Director or House Technician in professional theatre
• proven leadership skills, team-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, organized, efficient, safe work ethic
• must enjoy working in fast-paced creative environment
• experience in repertory theatre, working in rental facilities is an asset
• a valid driver’s license is required
• theatre certifications are an asset – rigging, fall protection, aerial lift, OHS, etc.
• must be physically capable of taking part in all aspects of the work of the production department – builds, changeovers, strikes, etc.
• experience creating production department scheduling – production schedules, work schedules, build schedules, etc.
• experience maintaining production budgets/proven record of budget efficiency
• experience estimating/costing theatre designs and production department builds, creating construction drawings using CAD, planning/execution of theatre builds, meeting deadlines
• experience mentoring junior production staff
• good problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
• a background in multiple technical disciplines (with hands-on working knowledge) is an asset– especially lighting, sound, and rigging

Additional Information

CONTRACT DATES:
March 4-September 29, 2024 (30 weeks)
• possible remote work March 4-31 – TBD
• remote part-time hours in February is possible – TBD
• contract extension is possible - TBD

BENEFITS:
• NL Fall Protection and Aerial certification (required) is offered/paid by the theatre.
• The theatre offers return travel (by the most economical method) for contracted company members.
• The theatre provides shared housing (with other company members) in the community. A modest housing fee and housing deposit apply.
• The theatre is located in the seaside community of Cow Head, NL, which is located in the spectacular Gros Morne National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage site.

For more information about TNL please visit our website at www.theatrenewfoundland.com.

For a virtual tour of the Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjApzFZgQYE.

Salary: $850.00-$1000.00/week (based on 40-hour week) – to commensurate with experience

Contact Information

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Denise Dolliver (General Manager) at gm@theatrenewfoundland.com.

The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2024.

Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (TNL) is a professional theatre company dedicated to the creation and development of new plays for and about the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also produce and present plays from the national and international repertoire that speak to the place in which we live.

TNL is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and is currently designated as a “F” House according to CTA categories.

TNL's home, The Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts, features two venues – the 178-seat Fortis Theatre (mainstage) with lobby and bar, and the 71-seat BMO Studio (second space) with patio and bar. The Centre includes full production facilities and a commercial kitchen for preparation of dinner theatre meals.

The Gros Morne Theatre Festival is a summer repertory theatre festival operated by TNL.