Job Opening: Theater Production Coordinator - JR25755-3800
- Company
- The University of Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Posted on
- May 9, 2024
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11875629 Department
College Theater and Performance Studies
About the Department
The Committee on Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) supports
innovative work at the intersection of performance theory and practice
across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The University of Chicago\'s
undergraduate and graduate programs in TAPS stand out for the
intellectual commitment they demand, the interdisciplinary perspective
they require, and the extraordinary collaborative opportunities they
provide with theater, dance, and performance companies in partnership
with other UChicago Arts entities, in Chicago, across the country, and
around the world. TAPS also supports student-driven theater and
performance related activities by a broad range of co-curricular
registered student organizations.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Performance Programs for Theater and
Performance Studies (TAPS) and/or their designee, the Theater Production
Coordinator collaborates with the Logan Center, Office of the Reynolds
Club and Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI); and offers onsite
training in managing, maintaining, and implementing technical aspects of
theatrical production in the TAPS East and West Theatres as well as the
lab spaces of 501 and 701 in the Logan Center for TAPS led productions,
visiting artist performances, community partner performances and student
group performances. Additionally, the Theater Production Coordinator
will oversee TAPS equipment usage in Francis X. Kinahan proscenium
theater, a 140-seat intimate space in constant use primarily by student
productions and events. The Theater Production Coordinator advises,
consults, and assists students, student organizations, faculty, and
staff with all aspects of theater use. Supervises student employees in
maintaining equipment, tools, and supplies for all space users. Works
directly with professional artists during academic year and summer
residencies. Hours are mostly evenings and weekends when performances
and technical rehearsals are happening in the theatres with some daytime
meetings.
Responsibilities
- Trains and supervises students in maintaining a safe work
environment for students and others working in the theatre spaces,
while managing and maintaining equipment for theatrical production,
student activities, and projects.
- Supervises and advises students to implement technical needs by
creating run sheets, transitioning scenes, setting and managing
backstage, equipment maintenance, and safety.
- Facilitates workshops in space use, tracking and maintaining space
inventory.
- Oversees and instructs board operators, stage managers, and other
students on technical equipment such as lighting instruments,
lighting and sound boards, projections and other equipment.
- Trains student summer production interns in working with resident
professional companies.
- Attends technical rehearsals when appropriate.
- Maintains a safe and functional working environment for students,
staff, faculty, and guest artists working in Bartlett Arts Rehearsal
Space.
- Implements minor renovations and maintains spaces with Facilities.
- Attends meetings with CLI, TAPS, and Facilities; supervises interns
on professional shows and residencies.
- Acts as a resource for the production manager and provides
recommendations regarding props solutions and related budget
information.
- Guides maintenance of inventory of props, technical equipment,
tools, and/or stock supplies. Uses in-depth knowledge and experience
to manage scene shops and backstage areas.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college r university degree in related
field.
---
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in theater and/or theatrical
design/tech.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years professional production experience.
- Substantive experience in higher education performing arts
environments.
- Work in a university setting.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Expert knowledge in the construction of scenery and carpentry,
lighting, and safety.
- Working knowledge of basic design considerations, electrical theory
and practice, carpentry and construction, sound systems, scenic
painting, and stage management.
Preferred Competencies
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
Work effectively as a part of a team and individually.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Mu