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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Jill Anderson, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the US.  CTC’s mission is to create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people and their communities.  It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.  CTC’s commitment to equity is embodied in ACT One, our cohesive platform for justice, access, diversity, and inclusion in our audiences, programs, staff and board.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

CTC is seeking candidates who are passionate about theatre and whose lived experience is underrepresented in stage management.  We are actively recruiting and welcoming applicants from underrepresented communities including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQIAP+ community, recognizing the value and importance of reflecting the diversity of our community.  We are committed to our core value of inclusion and ensuring a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

As a CTC Stage Management Fellow, you will:

• Commit to a 43 week-long stage management fellowship position
• Learn from and work with the Production Stage Manager and Stage Management teams on a six show season and events throughout the year
• Production Assistant on several productions working with stage management team during rehearsals through opening
• 2^nd Assistant Stage Manager on two large productions during the season
• Assist Production Stage Manager with daily duties in supporting season
• Be eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, sick leave and 10 days of paid vacation
• Participate in staff training and learning opportunities, including anti-racism/anti-bias training and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion brown bag lunches
• Receive an hourly wage of $18.73 for 40 hours of work per week for the full term of the fellowship

FELLOWSHIP TIMELINE

Application Deadline:  March 3, 2025
Candidate Interviews:  Late March to Early April
Fellowship Offers:  Late April
Fellowship Start:  July 14, 2025
Fellowship Conclusion:  May 8, 2026

DESCRIPTION OF MINNEAPOLIS AND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA

Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area have a thriving and vibrant arts scene.  The Twin Cities metro area is one of the largest theatre markets in the country, with over 150 theatres.  Minnesota year in and year out ranks near the top nationwide in federal and state arts funding and has a strong history of private arts philanthropy.

The Twin Cities area is the second largest economic center in the Midwest and is annually ranked as a top area in terms of quality of life.  Minneapolis is a racially and culturally diverse city, home to several large immigrant communities such as the largest Somali and Hmong diasporas in the US as well as a significant Spanish-speaking population.

TO APPLY
Please send a resume and a cover letter to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Your cover letter should describe aspects of your past academic and/or job experience that you feel are most relevant to this application, as well as describing how you represent a perspective of an underrepresented community in theatre and why bringing diverse perspectives to theatre is personally important to you.  Please include the name of the fellowship position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Jill Anderson, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for assisting the Technical Director in the preparation and organization of technical information pertaining to the scenery of any given production, through collaboration with the design team and the other production departments, working from knowledge of standard theatrical technical design.

This position reports to the Technical Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drafting

• Draft technical drawings for all scenic elements based on the designer drawings, using AutoCAD 3D modeling, so they can be built by the shop staff or by overhire labor
• Solve technical and design challenges using a wide variety of construction materials and methods used in the theater to implement in technical designs
• Draft and/or archive information on the theatrical venues so we may build scenery accurately where it interacts with existing building structures

Shop Management

• Assist with budgeting and cost estimating of labor and materials for each production
• Assist in managing shop workflow, so that a variety of projects can be done cooperatively and efficiently, by leading daily activities on the shop floor as needed
• Order materials and supplies for the Scene Shop
• Attend weekly production meetings and assist the Technical Director with communicating production information to the scenic designer and Scene Shop Staff
• Attend technical rehearsals and notes sessions as needed
• Assign specific projects to carpenters or teams of carpenters based upon skills, desire or need to attain such skills, and/or time requirements
• Lead strike and load-ins as needed
• Archive information about each production for future reference
• Assist in managing the scene shop personnel to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
• Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of how white supremacy, racial violence, and systemic racism have shaped American society and how that shapes CTC’s workplace and the lives of CTC employees
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

     Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in scenic production
• Demonstrated skill in working with carpenters, work with IATSE crews a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD 2020 or later, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) basic Photoshop skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction drafting techniques to create drawings used by carpenters for scenic construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic rigging, pneumatics, and theatrical automation to use in technical designs
• Demonstrated knowledge of simple engineering and structures to use in technical designs
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe working practices to promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Demonstrated skill in creating and manipulating AutoCAD drawings, including 3D, for the purpose of communicating construction information to carpenters and other production departments
• Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry, welding, rigging, and sewing to draw upon when engineering technical designs
• Demonstrated skill in preparing budgets, labor estimates, and schedules to keep projects within an acceptable scope
• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks to others in order to keep the flow of work moving forward at an efficient rate
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or supervise crews of carpenters to get work done efficiently and safely
• Demonstrated ability to quickly solve problems that may arise unexpectedly in order to get work done efficiently and safely
• Demonstarted ability to research an unknown process or material so it may be applied to a technical solution for a scenic element
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accurate – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
• Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Computer skills – demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, email and calendar programs
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Detail-oriented – Thoroughness and accuracy when completing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Liaise Effectively –Ability to facilitate effective communication between parties
• Organization – Ability to manage highly detailed logistics for multiple projects simultaneously
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
• Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others

Other Qualities

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
• Ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization and work to dismantle structural racism in theatre
• A passion for the arts is a plus

COMPENSATION  

The starting pay range for this seasonal full-time position is a weekly salary between $963.00 and $1070.00.  Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; nine paid holidays; and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Jill Anderson, Children’s Theatre Company is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

OPEN OVER-HIRE ROLES

Carpenter/Welder – work in the scene shop. Position duties can include but are not limited to carpentry, welding, rigging, load in and strike. $24.27/hr

Scenic Artist – assist in producing the paint and texture finishes for all scenic elements. Requires excellent drawing and copying skills and the ability to read blueprints and understand scale. $18.00 – $22.00/hr

Electrician – hang, focus and strike lighting equipment. $23.22/hr

Wardrobe Swing – learn dresser tracks and laundry procedures. Cover for wardrobe staff absences and assist with laundry and reset on Saturdays and Sundays during show run. $23.22/hr

Wig Maintenance – maintain wigs during run of a show, approx. 2 hours per day. $23.22/hr

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

These positions require demonstrated skills and abilities related to the duties of the role.

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment

 TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at productionjobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Jill Anderson, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Front of House Associates provide excellent customer service and assist the rest of Front of House staff in ensuring that productions and events are safe, entertaining, and efficiently run.  Front of House Associates duties include scanning tickets, assisting patrons with seating and wayfinding and running concessions.

This position reports to the Front of House Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patron Services

• Assist in making sure the lobby, theatre, and concession stand are set up before patrons arrive
• Provide friendly service to patrons as they arrive, tear/scan tickets, help patrons find their seats, direct them to restrooms, answer questions about the theatre and shows, help with late seating, and watch the house for any general issue that arise before and during the performance
• Work assigned concessions lanes and gift shop prior to the show, during intermission and post show in a quick and efficient manor while making accurate transactions using the Square sales system
• Assist in making sure that the patrons all leave the theatre safely post performance
• Help clean the theatre and restock concessions and gift shop for the next performance
• Represent Children’s Theatre Company at both internal and external events as requested
• Attend trainings and meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the House Manager and/or Performance Supervisor
• Project the brand image of CTC through actions and behaviors at events and at the theatre

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
• Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing
• Coping under pressure – Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and make sound decisions in the face of high stress situations
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and practices for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Detail-oriented – Thoroughness and accuracy when completing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small
• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
• Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind

Physical Aspects

This role is periodically responsible for activities that require certain physical abilities.  CTC will make reasonable accommodations for employees who are not able to perform these activities, but who are otherwise able to perform the essential aspects of the role.  The more physically demanding aspects of the role are:

• Periodically lifting and moving items like program boxes, concession boxes, merchandise, etc. of up to 50lbs
• Assisting patrons up and down stairs repeatedly in a darken environment
• Standing for long periods of time

Experience

• Demonstrated customer service skills including working with diverse groups of people
• Previous ushering experience in a non-profit or arts organization a plus, but not required

Computer Skills

Ability to quickly learn and use institutional programs such as Square, When2Work and Paycom

Certificates & Licenses

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification
• The position is required to be certified to sell and handle alcohol; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification

Other Qualities

• MUST be available for at least two weeknight performances and one weekend day during the run of all productions
• Availability for weekday mornings are a plus
• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
• Willingness to wear CTC Front of House uniform
• Must be age 18 or older

COMPENSATION

The starting pay for this part-time position is $16.81 per hour.  Benefits include sick and safe leave and the ability to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.