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Employment Opportunities
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STAFF POSITIONS
We are currently seeking the following artisans to be resident professionals who create an eleven show season while providing leadership and mentoring to the next generation of theatre artists.
Lead Scenic Artist / Properties Master
2 YEAR CONTRACT starting LATE MAY 2013
The Lead Scenic Artist / Properties Master works closely with the Resident Designer/Technical Director in the execution of a professional eleven show season. Primary responsibilities include paint and properties construction and supervision. Additional responsibilities include assisting with construction, implementation, installation, as well as maintenance of the paint room, scene shop and theatre facilities and assisting RD/TD in other production areas as needed. Applicant should have strong management skills. Potential scenic design opportunities may be available for qualified candidates.
Salary $300--325 a week, paid holiday leave, housing provided.
TO APPLY: Send (.pdf or Microsoft word 2003 compatible) Cover letter, resume, three current professional references and a portfolio of 5 prop samples, 5 paint samples, and 5 show samples including at least one show with original design renderings for comparison (or include links to online portfolios that meet these criterion) via snail or email to: Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director
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Assistant Technical Director / Lighting Designer
2 YEAR CONTRACT starting MID AUGUST 2012
The ATD/LD assists the Resident Designer/Technical Director in the execution of our professional eleven show season. Responsibilities include assisting with construction, implementation and installation of scenery for each show, as well as maintenance of the scene shop and theatre facilities, lighting design for at least four shows, supervision of light hang and electrics changeovers, maintenance of theatre lighting systems. Potential for more lighting design opportunities and some scenic design opportunities may be available for qualified candidates.
Salary $300--325 a week, paid holiday leave, housing provided.
TO APPLY: Send (.pdf or Microsoft word 2003 compatible) Cover letter, resume and three current professional references, lighting design portfolio, carpentry examples, and additional design work such as scenic or sound (or include links to online portfolios that meet these criterion) via snail or email to: Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director
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INTERNSHIPS & JOURNEYMEN
Our resident professional interns are an integral part of LCT. Their time, talent and skill enhance our high profile, high quality line of theatre arts productions for the children and families of Kentucky. Expect to be challenged by a creative process that relies on both ingenuity and collaboration! Applicants should be highly motivated individuals who have acquired basic training in the arts and are looking to explore their field further through meaningful hands-on experience.
All interns receive $110 weekly stipend, housing and guarantee of one day off a week.
Frequently Asked Questions including How (and when) To Apply
Arts Administration Internships
1 ONE YEAR Contract May to May
1 ONE YEAR Contract September to September
These two Arts Administration interns overlap contracts to maintain continuity of programming. Both positions are immersed in all aspects of marketing, special events, audience development and audience services. Candidates share responsibilities in reception/box office which focuses on public relations, front of house and box office. Interns are assigned substantial projects working closely with Marketing and Development staff to provide audience development and funding for the artistic and educational programs of the theatre. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, In Design and graphic design experience helpful, but not necessary.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area and contract of interest, resume, design, work and writing samples with three current references in the application.
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Costume Internships
Costume DESIGN Intern
1 ONE YEAR Contract Available - May to May
Intern designs up to three shows and assists in construction and maintenance for our professional season. Assistantships with Resident Designer and guest designers along with intense mentorship opportunities offered. Candidates should have strong organizational, design, and construction skills. This internship is ideal for young designers looking to transition to graduate-level training.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter clearly indicating the position desired, resume, three current references and five design images in the application.
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Costume TECHNOLOGY Intern
1 ONE YEAR Contract Available - September to September
Intern assists Costume Director in all aspects of costume production for a busy eleven show season. Primary responsibilities include: cutting/draping, stitching, costume crafts, wardrobe maintenance, and assistance in shop management. Applicants should be hard-working, self-motivated, independent, and focused during overlapping costume builds. Design opportunities available to qualified applicants, but not required.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter clearly indicating position desired, resume, three current references and five construction images in their application.
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Education Internships
10 SUMMER Contracts Available - Late May to Mid August
Summer Interns are fully immersed in teaching including devising and implementing lesson plans, directing and otherwise assisting in Summer Theatre School programming for students age 4-16. Interns also coordinate the technical elements of scenery, lighting, sound, props and art activities for their classes. Education Interns may be asked to assist with outreach programs in surrounding counties. Teaching experience is highly desired. Interns MUST have a demonstrated interest in theatre for youth.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area of interest, resume and three current references in the application.
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1 SEASON Contract Available - September to May
The season education intern teaches drama classes, directs performance workshops, performs in Theatre in Education plays, is the registrar for Theatre School, and assists with outreach in local schools. Additionally this position assists the Associate Artistic Director and Education Associate in day to day operations, administrative duties, writing teacher’s guides and may perform in Main Stage productions if time and opportunities arise. Teaching experience is required. Intern must have a demonstrated interest in theatre for youth.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area of interest, resume, three current references and writing samples (a lesson plan, college assignment or article) in the application.
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Performance Internships
Qualifications for Performance INTERNS:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training
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Imagination, creativity and versatility
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Appreciation and respect for children and young people
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Must be able to "play well with others"
Salary for all in-house and touring INTERNS starts from $110 per week for the length of the contract. ALL interns are required to work in the education department AND have a secondary assignment in either the costume or scene shops as we are not rehearsing or performing every minute of the day.
IN-HOUSE Performance Internships -
Varying number of SEASON Contracts available -- September through May only!
Ideal candidate will have an interest in theatre for youth. In-house interns spend both semesters performing in LCT's Main Stage productions. (We guarantee a minimum of three roles during the season.) In-house interns are also required to contribute to the education department by teaching classes or working on study guides as well as performing in our Theatre In Education initiatives. Additional duties will be assigned as needed, including secondary assignment to another department -- usually the costume or scene shop.
TO APPLY: Applicants must include a .pdf or Word 2003
compatible cover letter, head-shot, resume, 3 current references and an audition packet. You cannot be seriously considered unless you include a video or DVD sample of work that follow the audition guidelines or we saw your audition at UPTA or SETC.
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TOURING Performance internships -
Varying number of SEASON Contracts available -- September through May only!
Touring Interns join the professional touring actors for one of their two semesters while under contract with LCT. Though largely a run-out tour (meaning you return to Lexington each day) any additional overnight housing and a weekly per diem is paid by LCT while on the road. The other semester is spent in-house performing on the Main Stage and contributing to the education department. (We guarantee a minimum of three roles during the season.) Additional duties will be assigned as needed, including secondary assignment to another department -- usually the costume or scene shop -- when not rehearsing and performing. Touring interns do receive an additional per diem when traveling with the tour company.
TO APPLY: Applicants must include a .pdf or Word 2003
compatible cover letter, head-shot, resume, 3 current references and an audition packet. You cannot be seriously considered unless you include a video or DVD sample of work that follow the audition guidelines or we saw your audition at UPTA or SETC.
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LIMITED CONTRACT Performance internships -
Available on a show by show basis as needed!
Limited Contract Interns join the RPI program for one specific production. The ideal candidate will have an interest in theatre for youth. Responsibilities include performance in one of LCT's Main Stage productions and secondary assignment to another department. (No, we can't be rehearsing and performing every moment of the day.)
TO APPLY: Applicants must include a .pdf or Word 2003
compatible cover letter, head-shot, resume, 3 current references and an audition packet. You cannot be seriously considered unless you include a video or DVD sample of work that follow the audition guidelines or we saw your audition at UPTA or SETC.
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Stage Management Internship
1 ONE YEAR Contract Available - May to May
Intern assists Production Stage Manager with all stage management duties for our eleven show professional season, as well as company management and tour management responsibilities involved in the day to day operation of the theatre. Intern solo-stage manages four to six shows, depending on the season.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area of interest; resume; three references; and samples from prompt book, as well as samples of organization and writing abilities in their application.
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Technical Internships
PAINT AND PROPERTIES INTERN
1 SEASON Contract Available - September to May
Contracts may be combined. Paint and properties intern reports to and works with Lead Scenic Artist/Properties master on our eleven show professional season. Intern assists in all aspects of production including carpentry for show builds, lighting and sound while focusing on properties and painting. Qualified candidate may have design opportunities.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area and session of interest, resume, three current references and design/paint samples in the application.
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PRODUCTION INTERN
1 SUMMER Contract Available - May to August
1 SEASON Contract Available - September to May
Contracts may be combined. The general technician intern reports to and works with the Assistant Technical Director/Master Electrician and RD/TD while participating in the preparation and execution of our eleven show professional season. Intern assists in all aspects of production including carpentry, paint, lighting and sound, while focusing on carpentry and electrics. Qualified candidate may have design opportunities.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter indicating area and session of interest, skill sets and tool proficiency, resume and three current references in the application.
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Journeyman Positions
A Journeyman is exactly what it sounds like -- an intern who has chosen to stay with the organization for a second year or season. All internships are available to become Journeyman if both parties find it mutually agreeable AND we are clear as to what the journeyman expects to learn or focus on by remaining a second year with us. The question, "How will they continue to grow as an artist?" will be asked before we consider having an intern return as a journeyman. Quite often the department focus changes for the second year.
Housing is provided for journeymen and they do receive a slightly larger stipend. They may also hold an outside job understanding that their responsibilities to LCT always come first. But after having spent one season or year with us, they will have a much better idea of whether an outside job is feasible or not.
SEASONAL and CONTRACT POSITIONS
These artisans contribute to the successful completion of our season whether working on a single six week contract or up to a full nine months (and many numbers in between!). The positions are as varied as the needs of our season of shows.
CUTTER/DRAPER
1 TWELVE MONTH CONTRACT: May 2012 to May 2013
Assists the Resident Designer/Costume Director in all aspects of costume production for a busy eleven-show professional season. Primary responsibilities include leadership in construction & maintenance of costume and costume crafts for entire season. Qualified candidates will have two-three years professional experience, or equivalent. Must have specific experience in draping / flat patterning, interpretation of designs, communication with stitchers and costume crafts. Design opportunities available for qualified candidates.
Salary $225 a week, paid holiday leave, housing, and guaranteed day off per week provided.
TO APPLY: Include a cover letter, resume, three current references, ten costume construction images in the application. (Llink to a website is acceptable.)
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PERFORMANCE COMPANY MEMBERS
Qualifications for COMPANY MEMBERS:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training
* Internship and journeyman years with LCT or equivalent experience level.
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Imagination, creativity and versatility
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Appreciation and respect for children and young people
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Must be able to "play well with others"
Membership in LCT's acting company is designed for the performer who has already completed at least one internship. Company members are on contract 38 to 42 weeks depending on the calendar year and show schedules. They usually perform in the tour company one semester and on the main stage during the other as determined by casting needs. Most company members perform in at least 4 productions during a season, particpate in our Theatre In Education initiatives and teach in the theatre school. Should they wish to explore other learning opportunities they may contribute in other departments (Arts Administration, Scenery, Costumes e.g.) as desired but it is not required as it is with interns and journeymen.
Salary for all company members is $200 - $250 per week. Housing in LCT's 3 Bedroom 3.5 bath townhouses is provided as available at no additional fee. LCT provides transportation, per diem and lodging on the road (as needed). Take a look at the housing by clicking here!
View the audition guidelines by clicking HERE!
TOUR COMPANY MANAGER
Qualifications for TOUR COMPANY MANAGER:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training
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Two to three years professional experience
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Previous Supervisory or Management experience
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Imagination, creativity and versatility
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Appreciation and respect for children and young people
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Must be able to "play well with others"
This 40 week position performs in and oversees the fall and spring tour companies. The Tour Company Manager rehearses side by side with 2 or 3 company members and learns two shows during the first three weeks; one show is geared to K - 3 audiences while the other appeals to grades 4 - 6. Each show has at least a one week run on our Main Stage -- a 307 seat, three-quarter thrust facility somewhere during the contract. Otherwise the company travels throughout the state in a fifteen-passenger van
with sets and costumes for both shows usually returning to Lexington each night. All performers are responsible for technical duties including navigation, driving, load-in, assembly and maintenance of scenery, costumes and props while on the road. The Tour Company Manager has additional responsibilities including but not limited to confirming schedule, tracking expenses, collecting payments, establishing call times, remains in constant communication with LCT staff and is responsible for maintaining the artistic integrity of the production.
Salary for the TOUR COMPANY MANGER is $300 - $350 per week. Housing in LCT's 3 Bedroom 3.5 bath townhouses is provided if available at no additional fee. LCT provides transportation, per diem and lodging on the road (as needed). Take a look at the housing by clicking here!
View the audition guidelines by clicking HERE!
MUSICAL DIRECTOR for the 2012 Summer Family Musical
Guest Artist Summer Contract - May through August
Musical Director responsibilities include: teaching the songs and their lyrics, serving as the piano accompanist for auditions, rehearsals and performances (or must arrange an accompanist), attending auditions and work with the Director and Choreographer to determine the best casting and working with the Director to assist in the musical arrangements. The Musical Director is responsible for procuring and training all live musicians for the performance.
Details: Salary DOE
TO APPLY: Send Resume and three current professional references via snail or email to: Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director
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OVER HIRE PERSONNEL
We are always expanding our over-hire and job-in personnel file. We love to meet new:
Guest Scenic Designers
Guest Lighting Designers
Guest Costume Designers
Guest Sound Designers
Guest Musical Directors
Job-in Carpenters
Job-in Scenic Artists
Feel free to submit resumes and cover letters clearly stating your desired position via snail mail, Fax or e-mail. Submit electronic work examples (if available) to Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director -- she'll see that your information gets to the right department.
Last updated:
January 5, 2012 9:10 AM
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