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TheatreSquared

Production Overhire

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$15/hr

This is a call-in, temporary opportunity, where individuals are contacted based on project needs ... as deck crew, wardrobe, board operation, spot op, or other backstage roles. This role is often ...

Walton Arts Center

Local Stage Crew

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$18/hr

Job Type Temporary Description About Us At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the ... backstage areas * Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as ...

Odeum Labor Services

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Freelance Event & Production Crew - Miami, FL

Miami, FL · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

We install scenic and technical elements such as staging, lighting, sound, temporary structures ... In person Company Description Odeum Labor Services (OLS) was born from the backstage world. Founded ...

Jacob's Pillow Dance

Head Audio Engineer

MA · On-site

$23.58 - $26/hr

... crew for load-in, rehearsals, and performances. They are the primary Audio point of contact for ... Maintain clean and orderly audio workspaces, backstage equipment, and storage areas. * Assist the ...

Celebrity Series Of Boston

Concert Producer

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

... backstage, and hospitality needs * Supervises load-in/out, work calls, rehearsals, and manages stage crew at performance venues * Uses in-house database, Artifax Event Online, to create production ...

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Production Overhire

Production Overhire

TheatreSquared

Fayetteville, AR • On-site

$15/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Production Overhire

TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas’s professional, non-profit theatre, recognized nationally for its bold new plays, intimate setting, and transformative community impact. Welcoming more than 80,000 patrons annually to over 350 performances and events, TheatreSquared is the largest professional producing theatre in the state and a proud champion of storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and connects. With a commitment to arts education, TheatreSquared reaches thousands of students and educators across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Honored with the 2022 Obie Award and praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, TheatreSquared continues to grow as a home for both innovative new works and world-class productions—rooted in the belief that theatre, done well and with passion, can truly transform lives and communities.


Position Summary

TheatreSquared is seeking Production Overhire staff to support our production and event needs on an as-needed basis.  This is a call-in, temporary opportunity, where individuals are contacted based on project needs, scheduling, and availability.  Assignments may range from single-day calls to multi-day or short-term projects throughout the season. 


Overhire staff may assist across a variety of production areas, including scenic, props, paint, costumes, lighting, sound, projections, and general production support.  Work may also include run crew assignments such as deck crew, wardrobe, board operation, spot op, or other backstage roles.


This role is often hands-on and physical, and may involve lifting, moving materials, working on your feet for extended periods, and supporting fast-paced production environments.


We are building a strong and reliable pool of individuals who are interested in working with TheatreSquared on a flexible, as-needed basis.  Prior experience in theatre or production is preferred.  We welcome individuals with a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and an interest in supporting live performance.