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Music, Theatre, and Dance, Associate Professor | JM Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed ... written and oral communication skills, and is prepared to work toward a shared vision for the ...

Cinemark Holdings

Theatre Maintenance

Paducah, KY

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders ... Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater. * Noise level may be moderate to high ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Grand Prairie, TX

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly ... All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Davie, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly ... All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders ... Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater. * Noise level may be moderate to high ...

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Theatre Maintenance

Bee Cave, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders ... Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater. * Noise level may be moderate to high ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Pearland, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly ... All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Hayward, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly ... All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic ...

Cinemark USA, Inc

Theatre Maintenance

Frisco, TX

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders ... Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater. * Noise level may be moderate to high ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for theatre writing in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is theatre writing?

A Theatre Writing job involves creating scripts for live performances, including plays, musicals, and other theatrical productions. Writers develop dialogue, character arcs, and story structures to engage audiences. This role may also include script revisions, collaborating with directors and actors, and ensuring the production aligns with the intended vision. Successful theatre writers possess strong storytelling skills, creativity, and an understanding of theatrical conventions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in theatre writing?

To thrive in Theatre Writing, you need a strong grasp of dramatic structure, creative writing, and script development, often supported by a background in theatre, literature, or screenwriting. Familiarity with industry-standard writing software like Final Draft or Celtx is common, and workshops or playwriting residencies can be valuable. Collaboration, open-mindedness, and resilience are important soft skills that help navigate feedback and revisions. These skills and qualities are critical to developing engaging scripts and successfully working with directors, actors, and production teams.

What are some common collaborative processes involved in theatre writing?

Theatre writers frequently collaborate with directors, dramaturgs, actors, and designers throughout the script development and rehearsal process. This may involve participating in table reads, rewrites based on feedback, and brainstorming sessions to refine characters or dialogue. Writers often attend rehearsals to observe how lines are delivered and adjust scripts accordingly, ensuring their vision aligns with practical staging and performance needs. Strong communication and adaptability are key in these collaborative environments, contributing to a successful production.

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Infographic showing various Theatre Writing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

PT Theatre Technician

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Part Time Staff
Job Number: 25-00007
Division: University Transfer and Partnerships
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Position Description
DEFINITION:
  • Assist with Technical Theatre functions in the Studio Theatre for the AFA Theatre Program in the WA building at the Downtown Campus.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
  • Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Program Chair of Theatre
  • May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructors of theatre.
  • Exercises no supervision of faculty or staff.
  • Exercises some supervision of students.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Organizing, preparing, and maintaining theatre spaces for the AFA Theatre Program
  • Assist with inventory and supply orders.
  • Oversee open scene shop hours.
  • Help to train students on proper tool use, maintenance, and safety.
  • Maintain clean and organized workspaces.
  • Maintain departmental storage spaces.
  • Assist with classes taught in the Studio Theatre, Scene Shop, Drama Lab and Costume Shop
  • Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines.

Other Important Functions:
  • May be responsible for hanging and focusing lights for departmental productions.
  • May oversee student lighting crew.
  • May oversee student scenic construction crew.
  • May help train student stage managers.
  • May have some responsibility for set up of sound equipment.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
  • Technical Theatre course content, equipment, supplies, reference materials, and safety procedures appropriate to the assigned spaces
  • Operational techniques of theatre equipment
  • Safety practices in working with theatre tools and supplies.
  • Basic inventory and purchasing processes and procedures.
  • Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Personal relation skills to work with the students, faculty, and staff.

Ability To:
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision
  • Understand and follow oral, written, and digital instructions.
  • Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally, in writing, and online
  • Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
    1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
    2. Using technology
    3. Using woodworking tools
    4. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
    5. Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and/or using a genie lift

or lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
    1. Making sound decisions
    2. Responding to questions
    3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum Education/Training:
  • Associates degree with a major in Theatre or other closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:
  • Minimum of three (2) years of experience in the field of technical theatre, experience from a professional theatre and/or a college/university theatre program are both acceptable.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in Technical Theatre or other closely related field.

Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Position requires 25 hours per week and will require a small amount of evening and weekend hours in the Wilson Center on the downtown campus.
  • Applicants should have experience in at least two of the following areas:
    1. Set construction, sound, lighting, or stage management

  • This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

  • Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained, within 30 days of hire date. If highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

  • Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

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