What does LCT require?
All employees must exhibit:
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A good work ethic and a positive attitude.
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Imagination, Creativity and Versatility
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Appreciation and Respect for children and young people
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The ability to "play well with others"
How do I apply?
To apply, please send the following via email or snail mail
to the attention of Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director:
A cover letter clearly stating your desired position, the length of contract and your artistic goals
A current resume
At least three current references phone numbers and email addresses. (We do not need written letters of reference. We prefer to contact your references directly if at all possible)
Any pertinent examples for your particular position as described in description.
(MUST BE Microsoft Word 2003 compatible or Adobe .pdf)
- What does it mean to be Microsoft Word 2003 compatible?
It means we don't have the newest software on our computers. If you are working in Windows 7 and send us a .docx much of your formatting may be lost when we open it. You can back save to 2003 by changing the SAVE AS TYPE when you save your document.
OR turn your Windows 7 document into a .pdf which will retain all your formatting with no changes. There are many free resources available online (pdf995) which allow you to turn any document into a .pdf
- PLEASE NOTE: Be sure your name is part of the file name on everything you send us.
Think about it. Which would be faster to find in a search : JohnSmithResume.doc or MyResume2.doc? How many other "MyResume.doc" files do you want a potential employer to open before finding yours?
Do I send my application via email or snail mail?
Either. Mail goes to:
Lexington Children's Theatre
ATTN: Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director
418 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Send email to (with no spaces) v snipes @ lctonstage . org
Why is my email application bouncing back or undeliverable?
Are you certain you typed the email address correctly. We are dot ORG, not dot COM. LCTONSTAGE has no spaces in it and is ALL lowercase. (It is not typed lowercase here to be certain you can easily tell what all the letters are.) If those things are both correct it is usually because you have too many files attached and you are over the size limit allowed by our server. Try splitting your application into two or three emails with one or two attachments each. Still having trouble? Send an email (with no attachments)
and let us know you're having trouble and see if that goes through. We'll respond with other solutions if it does go through. If you are still having trouble - pick up the phone and CALL! Ms. Viv can provide you with an alternative email address and/or sometimes solving this does take human interaction (and assistance from IT.)
May I apply for more than one position?
The short answer is, “Yes! Of course. Apply for as many positions as you like.” The longer answer includes the stipulation that you send them individually if the positions are in different departments. (e.g. applying for Arts Administration and Stage Management.) As many of the positions require very different supplemental materials it is safest to divide them up otherwise you may reach the size limit on attachments pretty quickly and have everything bounce back at you. If you are applying for positions within the same department (e.g. Education for both summer and season or Paint and Properties or General Production) those applications may be combined. Just make sure you include related samples for both positions and that your cover letter CLEARLY states the positions for which you are applying.
What is the hiring window timeframe?
We begin accepting and processing applications after January 1 of the forthcoming season.
(January 1 2011 for 11-12; January 1, 2012 for 12-13 etc.). The majority of hiring for all positions happens between February 1 and March 15 of the given year. And the target for completion is (ideally) no later than April 30 for the upcoming September season. Click here to find out what positions are still available.
When is the application deadline?
We accept applications until all positions are filled so there is no "official" deadline for application.
What happens after I send in my application?
Within no more than 7 (usually more like 3 or 4) you should receive an email response letting you know the materials arrived and have been forwarded
to the appropriate department. Then you are into the "hurry up and wait" time as department heads review resumes, conduct phone interviews and begin making decisions. It's a massive puzzle, so please be patient. If you DO NOT receive a response within 10 days letting you know your materials arrived please send a second inquiry -- sometimes attachments automatically throw electronic submissions into the spam filters (depending on the size and how many).
Does LCT provide housing?
Each position description indicates whether housing is guaranteed or not.
What is the housing like?
Click Here to learn more about our town houses.
If I provide my own housing, can you pay me more?
Unfortunately the answer is no. Even if incoming employees decline the housing our mortgage, maintenance, utilities and cable bills do not change so there is no “extra” money that would allow us to increase a stipend.
Do I have to have a car?
Housing is a short walk from the theatre. About 6 longish city blocks. It takes 10 to 20 minutes (depending on how fast you walk and how much you want to enjoy the weather). The closest grocery store is about 12 blocks but a city bus runs right past the townhouses. We also (currently) have one "community" bike that lives at the townhouses and is available to whichever employees need it. Many of our employees do not have cars -- during orientation we always identify those without cars to those with and ask them to be mindful (and helpful) at getting people places. (Carpooling saves energy and shopping together is a lot more fun!)
Whom do I contact with questions?
| Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director |
Directing Journeyman |
| (859) 254-4546 ext 227 |
(859) 254-4546 ext 234 |
| Vsnipes @ lctonstage . org |
askthecast @ lctonstage . org |
| vivian . r . snipes @ gmail . com |
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