... actors, provide line-running, distribute notes from rehearsals, and teach blocking and performance skills. - Manage schedules, organize sign-ins, assist with call sheets, and coordinate backstage ...
... actors, provide line-running, distribute notes from rehearsals, and teach blocking and performance skills. - Manage schedules, organize sign-ins, assist with call sheets, and coordinate backstage ...
Fall Play Fight Choreographer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$2.5K/wk
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
Fall Play Fight Choreographer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$2.5K/wk
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
... actors, provide line-running, distribute notes from rehearsals, and teach blocking and performance skills. - Manage schedules, organize sign-ins, assist with call sheets, and coordinate backstage ...
... actors, provide line-running, distribute notes from rehearsals, and teach blocking and performance skills. - Manage schedules, organize sign-ins, assist with call sheets, and coordinate backstage ...
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Temporary Overhire Assistant Stage Manager
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$30/hr
College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers ... Manage backstage spaces including backstage wings, green room(s) and artist holding * Spike ...
Temporary Overhire Assistant Stage Manager
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$30/hr
College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers ... Manage backstage spaces including backstage wings, green room(s) and artist holding * Spike ...
Make Up Artist
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Ability to bend, reach, and work around actors while applying makeup. * Ability to safely handle and organize makeup equipment and supplies. * Ability to work in a busy backstage environment for ...
Make Up Artist
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Ability to bend, reach, and work around actors while applying makeup. * Ability to safely handle and organize makeup equipment and supplies. * Ability to work in a busy backstage environment for ...
Ability to bend, reach, and work around actors while applying makeup. * Ability to safely handle and organize makeup equipment and supplies. * Ability to work in a busy backstage environment for ...
Ability to bend, reach, and work around actors while applying makeup. * Ability to safely handle and organize makeup equipment and supplies. * Ability to work in a busy backstage environment for ...
Wardrobe Crew (Ongoing)
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
The Wardrobe Crew provides hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage before, during and after the performance. Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Wardrobe Crew (Ongoing)
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
The Wardrobe Crew provides hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage before, during and after the performance. Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Technical Director
Temple, TX · On-site
Stage & Backstage Operations: Plan, supervise, and execute stage setup, lighting, sound, rigging ... Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional ...
Technical Director
Temple, TX · On-site
Stage & Backstage Operations: Plan, supervise, and execute stage setup, lighting, sound, rigging ... Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional ...
Wardrobe Crew (Ongoing)
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.32/hr
The Wardrobe Crew provides hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage before, during and after the performance. Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Wardrobe Crew (Ongoing)
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.32/hr
The Wardrobe Crew provides hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage before, during and after the performance. Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Child Dresser
Providence, RI · On-site
$17.50 - $18.50/hr
The Child Dresser will also assist the Child Coordinator with monitoring child actor activity backstage. The Child Dresser should have excellent communication skills, patience, experience with ...
Fall Play Fight Choreographer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$2.5K/day
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
Fall Play Fight Choreographer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$2.5K/day
Teach actors core stage combat techniques, focus, distance control, and physical partnership during scheduled rehearsal blocks. * Safety & Protocol Management: Establish strict backstage and onstage ...
... actor-based systems, and API gateways. • Design identity and access management solutions using ... Backstage.io, and Kubernetes operators. • Establish and maintain DevOps foundations using AKS ...
... actor-based systems, and API gateways. • Design identity and access management solutions using ... Backstage.io, and Kubernetes operators. • Establish and maintain DevOps foundations using AKS ...
Performer
Branson, MO · On-site
We look for actors with experience, formal training, and proficiency within our unique environment ... the backstage environment. This position is expected to lift/exert up to 25 lbs of force ...
Performer
Branson, MO · On-site
We look for actors with experience, formal training, and proficiency within our unique environment ... the backstage environment. This position is expected to lift/exert up to 25 lbs of force ...
Attend to the actors in a calm, pleasant and professional manner * Assist actors in dressing and ... Prep and organize backstage change areas * Prep and organize dressing rooms * Help prep understudy ...
Attend to the actors in a calm, pleasant and professional manner * Assist actors in dressing and ... Prep and organize backstage change areas * Prep and organize dressing rooms * Help prep understudy ...
Production Shop Crew Member
Grand Junction, CO · On-site
$14.25 - $17.75/hr
... acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful ... Join the backstage theater crew! You will help build the worlds you see on stage. We will teach you ...
Production Shop Crew Member
Grand Junction, CO · On-site
$14.25 - $17.75/hr
... acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful ... Join the backstage theater crew! You will help build the worlds you see on stage. We will teach you ...
Attend to the actors in a calm, pleasant and professional manner * Assist actors in dressing and ... Prep and organize backstage change areas * Prep and organize dressing rooms * Help prep understudy ...
Attend to the actors in a calm, pleasant and professional manner * Assist actors in dressing and ... Prep and organize backstage change areas * Prep and organize dressing rooms * Help prep understudy ...
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BEHS Assistant Drama Director (Stipend)
Bristol, CT • On-site
Bristol Public Schools
Full-time
Re-posted 6 hours ago
Job description
Position
BEHS Drama Assistant Director (Stipend)
Qualifications
Appropriate Connecticut certification
Salary
As per negotiated contract
Responsibilities
- Implement instructional theatre program, run scenes with actors, provide line-running, distribute notes from rehearsals, and teach blocking and performance skills.
- Manage schedules, organize sign-ins, assist with call sheets, and coordinate backstage activities like set changes and quick changes.
- Help design and implement costumes, props, sound, lighting, and scenic elements, often managing their creation and maintenance.
- Monitor and manage student behavior to create a conducive learning environment and ensure compliance with school rules.
- Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, and staff, communicating needs and information related to the drama program.
- Help with administrative tasks such as creating props lists, organizing fittings, and managing costumes.
Hours: per show
Date of Service
2026-2027 School Year
Application: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, fill out an internal application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.
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