DESIGNERS
needed for Enso's Fall Main Stage show, "Care of Trees" by E. Hunter Spreen
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen is a contemporary story inspired by the Apollo/Daphne myth. The show moves fluidly through the timeline of Travis and Georgia, who meet, fall in love, and then struggle to come to terms with Georgia’s illness. It is an exploration of the mind as it grapples with grief.
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All designer positions are available as an independent contractor and offer a $300 stipend.
Enso is a small theater & wellness nonprofit that is still growing. We strive to provide the best work environment for our artists as possible. We understand that our current level of compensation will not work for every artist - if that’s you, no problem! We hope you’ll keep our eye on us as we continue to grow.
If the given circumstances of this position work for you, and this show fires up your creativity, we hope to hear from you!
TIMELINE:
May - First Production Meeting, TBD
July - Auditions, Staged Reading, 2nd Prod. Mtg, Model due
August - One-on-One meeting, 3rd Prod. Mtg
September - Video shooting, 4th Prod. Mtg
October - Rehearsals begin, 5th Prod. Mtg
November 10 - 14: Tech Week
November 15 - Dec. 8th: Performances
SEND US YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER BY: May 8th, 2018 to [email protected]
“Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen is a contemporary story inspired by the Apollo/Daphne myth. The show moves fluidly through the timeline of Travis and Georgia, who meet, fall in love, and then struggle to come to terms with Georgia’s illness. It is an exploration of the mind as it grapples with grief.
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All designer positions are available as an independent contractor and offer a $300 stipend.
Enso is a small theater & wellness nonprofit that is still growing. We strive to provide the best work environment for our artists as possible. We understand that our current level of compensation will not work for every artist - if that’s you, no problem! We hope you’ll keep our eye on us as we continue to grow.
If the given circumstances of this position work for you, and this show fires up your creativity, we hope to hear from you!
TIMELINE:
May - First Production Meeting, TBD
July - Auditions, Staged Reading, 2nd Prod. Mtg, Model due
August - One-on-One meeting, 3rd Prod. Mtg
September - Video shooting, 4th Prod. Mtg
October - Rehearsals begin, 5th Prod. Mtg
November 10 - 14: Tech Week
November 15 - Dec. 8th: Performances
SEND US YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER BY: May 8th, 2018 to [email protected]
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Set Designer - “Care of Trees”
Contract Job - FILLED Enso Theatre is looking for a set designer for our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen. JOB EXPECTATIONS The set for Care of Trees is a huge part of the show — it takes place on an enormous, “life sized” tree. We are looking for someone to creatively make this happen within the scope of our budget, and taking into consideration that we will not be able to put together our set until a week before tech. Expertly organize the building and implementation process. You will need to identify how and where you will build the set elements (we do not have a shop), when and how much personnel assistance you will need (you will have budget to hire extra hands), at each stage of the process. This will include Preliminary Building (outside the space), Load-In Building (at the performance space), and Tech Week Final Touches. Your set should be fully operational, functional and safe for the actors to use by Tuesday November 6th, 5pm. You will have all of Monday the 5th, in the performance space, to put up the set, and most of Tuesday before 5p. Build the set as a Kit to be assembled on load in day (Nov 5) Discuss with the technical director how many building assistants you will need, and when, and work together to assemble this team, within budget Keep track of all spending, receipts and your budget. Document everything in the Designer Spreadsheet. You will have a separate truck rental budget for renting a UHaul to carry supplies as needed. Schedule this, and ask for help ahead of time. Work with the other designers to create a set that fits within the world of the play, and is mindful of the other elements’ needs Be able to create sketches/have images detailing your design ideas At Shaking the Tree, we have the luxury of placing our audience wherever we want. You will also be responsible for using STT’s platforms, as needed, to build and create the seating. You can also use your “crew” for help with this. Keep the entire space in mind. We are creating an experience for the audience to become immersed in. This will require conversations with the director, and our Front of House Manager to create a cohesive look and feel. Be sure that your set and audience seating looks polished and professional. Build a set model by July 20th of your proposed set Provide measurements of the set to the SM by the first rehearsal Provide any rehearsal set elements that may be useful to the actors by the first rehearsal TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One-on-one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Auditions and callbacks (not required) 4. Staged Reading rehearsals and shows (not required) 5. Rehearsals (as needed/agreed on between you and the director - strongly recommend once/week to see the latest of what’s happening in the room) 6. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 7. Performances (none required) 8. Attend strike and tear down all set pieces, neatly organizing them into Enso’s storage space. SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Scenic Carpentry 2. Accurate measuring 3. Creative problem-solving 4. Ability to delegate and work well with others 5. Patience with young artists who may be helping you 6. Frequent communication with the director & stage manager about progress of the set 7. Maintain your spending within your budget 8. Excellent communication (in person & email) and organization Light Designer - "Care of Trees"
Contract Job - FILLED Enso Theatre is looking for a light designer for our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen. JOB EXPECTATIONS: 1. Create a comprehensive light design for the entire show. 2. Create a lighting plot based on the instruments available to us at our performance space, and any additional instruments you may be renting/otherwise adding to the house plot. 3. Keep track of the house plot and be able to perfectly recreate the house plot at the end of our rental period. 4. Create a list of lighting cues for the script and program them into the board (potentially with the assistance of our ASM or SM). 5. Be prepared to hang/focus your lighting plot. We will make sure that at least one additional artist on the team is available to help you, if needed. 6. Purchase/rent additional supplies, gels, gobos, as needed outside of the Enso stock. 7. Work closely with the director and other designers to create a design that supports the other elements and fits within the "world" of the play 8. Keep track of your spending budget, retain all receipts and input them into the Designer Spreadsheet for reimbursement or pay-ahead, and do not go over budget. TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One-on-one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Designer Run Rehearsal 4. Additional Rehearsals (attend as needed/agreed upon between you and director, potentially none needed) 4. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 5. Performances (NONE required) SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Have the ability to source light supplies from rental facilities, other theaters, online, etc as needed 2. Be able to present your ideas with images 3. Running & programming a light board 4. Hang & focus lights 5. Create light plot 6. Excellent communication (in person & email) and organization Video Designer - "Care of Trees"
Contract Job - FILLED Enso Theatre is looking for someone to join the design team of our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen, and design, create and implement the video elements required by the script. JOB EXPECTATIONS: 1. Design, film, edit and project the series of clips designated by the script 3. Create shot list based on the script 4. Suggest locations for shooting 5. Meet with the director to discuss overall look & feel, storyboard 6. Work with the set and lighting designer to determine the surfaces the film will be played/projected on 7. Edit the clips into a format the can be played via a projector (potentially other devices?) 8. Potentially run the video from the booth during the run of the show (pending availability and additional staff) 9. Attend some previously chosen rehearsals to blend video with action on stage 10. Additional tasks may be asked of the designer within the reasonable scope of their job position and on a Genuine-Ask basis 11. Keep track of your spending budget, retain all receipts and input them into the Designer Spreadsheet for reimbursement or pay-ahead, and do not go over budget. TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One on one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Video shoots (September - likely 3 four-hour days) 4. Rehearsals (attend as needed/agreed upon between you and director) 5. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 6. Performances (ALL if video operator, NONE if you are not) SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Operate an HD video camera 2. Edit using Adobe, Final Cut Pro, or other software 3. Connect a laptop to a projector 4. Be able to playback video via projector 5. Having your own recording (video and audio) equipment a + but not necessary 6. Must have device on which to edit & process the video and video editing software 7. Excellent communication (in person & email), organization |
Props Master - “Care of Trees”
Contract Job Enso Theatre is looking for a prop master for our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen. JOB EXPECTATIONS Design and create/obtain all props asked for by the script and by the director Work with the designers to be sure that the props fit within the world of the play Keep track of your spending according to your budget and track all expenses on the designer spreadsheet; keep track of receipts for reimbursement Rent/purchase/borrow/make props for the show Provide rehearsal props for the actors by Day 1 of rehearsals TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One-on-one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Auditions and callbacks (not required) 4. Staged Reading rehearsals and shows (not required) 5. Rehearsals (as needed/agreed on between you and the director) 6. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 7. Performances (none required) 8. Attend strike and return/organize all props as needed SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Craft-making, Painting skills a + 2. Transportation for prop shopping 3. Ability to creatively problem-solve 4. Maintain your spending within your budget 5. Excellent communication (in person & email) and organization Stage Manager - "Care of Trees"
Contract Job - FILLED Enso Theatre is looking for a stage manager for our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen. JOB EXPECTATIONS Serve as the moderator between the director, designers and actors Maintain a “big-picture” perspective on the process and on the show; keep us grounded in terms of budget, the world of the play, and effect we’re hoping to have on the audience. Keep track of everything! Be an excellent delegator and use your ASM(s) for to-do items you can’t complete yourself. Take accurate blocking notes that can be read by anyone. Update blocking as it changes. Take accurate line notes and send to actors. Send out daily rehearsal reports and performance reports Send out weekly rehearsal calls and performance calls Create contact sheet for everyone Keep all documents, both paper and online, impeccably organized Identify movements that should be added to the “fight/movement” call and take video recordings of those movements, post to the website/google drive Maintain the Ensemble website page Keep accurate time during rehearsals and let the director know when we are approaching 5 and 10 minute breaks, according to equity standards Be present for auditions and callbacks! Keep accurate time, keep track of the paperwork, take notes, help set up the wellness table Set up the wellness table for every rehearsal and performance Have yourself or an ASM be on-book for the actors Think ahead! Anticipate,to the best of your ability, future issues and take action to prevent them Run all tech rehearsals! During the performance run, your job is to maintain the show the way the director left it on opening night. Take notes and correct minor things that may alter as the run goes on. Potentially run the sound or light board during the run of the show, be prepared to call cues Create a beautifully organized Stage Manager’s Book with a fully annotated copy of the script and all your notes. At least one copy of this will need to be given to the playwright at the end of the run. The idea behind The Book is that if anything happened to the SM, anyone would be able to pick up the Book and carry on with the show. TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One-on-one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Auditions and callbacks 4. Staged Reading rehearsals and shows 5. All rehearsals 6. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 7. Performances (All) 8. Attend strike and help, as designated by the tech director SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Excellent note-taking, including blocking and line notes 2. Ability to stay grounded when others are anxious/tired/stressed 3. Comfortable with delegating and teaching skills to young people 4. Patience with young artists 5. Able to foresee potential conflict or issues 6. Excellent communication (in person & email) and organization Costume Designer - “Care of Trees”
Contract Job - FILLED Enso Theatre is looking for someone to join the design team of our next show, “Care of Trees” by E. Hunter Spreen, and design/create the costumes for each character. JOB EXPECTATIONS: 1. Create a comprehensive costume design, as well as the final products, for the entire show and for all characters 2. Rent/borrow/purchase/make or otherwise obtain all fabric and/or clothes need for characters’ dress 3. Keep track of your spending budget, retain all receipts and input them into the Designer Spreadsheet for reimbursement or pay-ahead, and do not go over budget 4. Work with the light, set, props and video designers to ensure that costumes belong in the “world” of the design and support the other design elements 5. Work with the director to create designs both supportive of the world of the play and of the movement/comfort needs of the actors 6. Take measurements of the performers for costume fittings 7. Do laundry once/week tech - closing 8. Keep track of your spending budget, retain all receipts and input them into the Designer Spreadsheet for reimbursement or pay-ahead, and do not go over budget. TIME COMMITMENT: 1. Production meetings: Once/month in May, July, August, September, October and November 2. One on one meetings with director (as scheduled between you and director) 3. Rehearsals & Costume Fittings (attend as needed/agreed upon between you and director) 4. Tech rehearsals (ALL) 5. Performances (NONE required) SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Have the ability to source costumes from shops, thrift stores, other theaters, etc 2. At least basic sewing/fixing/patching skills 3. Transportation for shopping/laundry 4. Understand how to accurately measure an actor 5. Be able to present your ideas with photos and/or sketches 6. Excellent communication (in person & email) and organization |