Artistic Assistant - Two River Theater

Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, located in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking Artistic Assistant applicants for our 2022-2023 season.

The Artistic Assistant is part of Two River’s Junior Staff, a program that is a springboard for young professionals at the start of their career. The program offers practical applications in multiple career fields. The season-long positions-in-residence are supported by mentors who help them learn and connect with leading industry professionals, allowing them to grow within their specific fields. The Artistic Assistant reports to the Artistic Director & Associate Producer/Literary Manager and has two main roles: serving as the Assistant Director for all mainstage productions and supporting the needs of the Artistic department.



Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Attending all rehearsals and previews for the entire mainstage season

• Taking notes for the director during rehearsals and previews

• Working closely with the Associate Producer/Literary Manager to ensure that all readings, workshops, festivals, artistic residencies, open rehearsals and other events led by the Artistic department run smoothly

• Supporting the Literary Manager in putting together dramaturgical materials and actor packets for the season’s productions

• Assisting other departments such as Marketing, Production and Company Management when needed

• Maintaining the schedule of the Artistic Director

• Handling administrative duties within the Artistic office as the come up





Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.



COMPENSATION: Compensation includes weekly pay of $350 plus local, fully furnished (and all utilities paid) shared housing which is valued at $230 per week, calculating to $580 per week in total taxable compensation, equal to $14.50 an hour for a 40-hour week. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay after 40 hours at a time and a half rate of $21.75. Medical and vision insurance plans are available. If housing is not required the position will be paid the hourly rate of $14.50. This position accrues sick leave in accordance with the NJ State Earned Sick Leave law.



TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume, a list of two references, and a one-page writing sample (can be anything) to Dennis Chambers at casting@trtc.org No phone calls please. All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and must provide proof of vaccination if hired. This includes three shots of Pfizer or Moderna, or two shots of J&J.



Please apply by December 2, 2022

HOW TO APPLY

Apply By Email

casting@trtc.org


Salary: $350/week + Housing