HENRY BOX BROWN – PENSACOLA, FL TOUR

MISSION:

Although HENRY BOX BROWN: A MUSICAL JOURNEY is not a “Children’s show” – and is comprised of a cast of top professionals under a TYA Contract with ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION- it was originally commissioned and developed by the 22-year-old- Children’s Theater Company of New York (CTC), non-profit organization. As such, CTC’s mission and vision remain a critical core of our programmatic framework- as it affects our company culture or rehearsal culture. This Company is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and transparency in all of its practices. Both CTC and Henry Box Brown productions have a social-justice imperative at their core. Committed to a theater-making model that intentionally builds inclusive and empowered communities, our Company and programs are designed to cultivate an understanding of the personal, cultural and spiritual forces that shape society. Utilizing the power of theater as a tool for moral reasoning, and rooted in an anti-bias and empowerment curriculum, our productions and rehearsals include robust and interactive workshops for BOTH CAST AND CREW as well as audiences – who we view as protagonists in the community building and community healing process. SEEKING:

We are seeking passionate, experienced Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers with a passion and profound interest in theater as a catalyst for social change through a collaborative process that includes engaging in a dialogue rooted in a social justice framework and allowing that to inform our relationship to each other in rehearsals and performances and ultimately in engaging audiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • HBB stage manager must be a great communicator and collaborator with the cast and creative team.; the candidate must be extremely detail-oriented and organized..

Responsibilities will include:

• General setup and breakdown of rehearsal space

• Taking attendance and contacting late cast members

• Managing/organizing the backstage space

• Supervising the cast during rehearsals and backstage during performances

• Tracking blocking, choreography, and props

• Represent CTC & HBB mission throughout.

• collaborative planning of all rehearsal sessions

• maintain extremely organized daily reports and production status

•plan and Implement weekly production meetings and daily check in with the core team COMPENSATION:

This is an AEA (membership not required) part-time salaried position paid through payroll, $476 per week with an additional hourly fee for non-rehearsal hours (or commensurate with experience) – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•2 years of experience working in theater

•Demonstrated excellence in theater production

•College degree in the Arts or Education, or Equivalent Experience preferred

• Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

•Effective writing, communication, and impeccable interpersonal skills

•Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, positive, and reliable

•Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve

•Proactive, hands-on approach, as well as a professional work ethic TIME COMMITMENT:

REHEARSALS begin TUE MAY 18.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: TUE. WED. FRI. SAT. 11-6pm. Except for Memorial Day weekend. (TUE. WED. THU. FR)

PERFORMANCES. NYC-INVITED DRESS: June 8-12th

PENSACOLA TOURING DATES: Tue. June 14- Sun June 19

PRE PRODUCTION: May 9th. Or ASAP The Children’s Theater Company is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve.