Stratford Festival
Location: Sratford, Ontario
Company Overview
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work, including play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Members of equity deserving groups are always encouraged to apply. If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you
Job Description & Requirements
We are hiring four separate positions with contracts varying in length: Jan 25-July 26, March 15 - Sept 27, Jan 18 - Aug 23, Apr 12 - Aug 23 (subject to change). The Production Assistant works from one of our theatres directly with the Production Stage Manager and the Stage Management teams in that theatre. It is an incredible opportunity to learn from many who are at the top of their field. While Production Assistants do not receive Equity credits, it is a great way to learn a lot about the Festival if you are considering applying to be an Apprentice in the future. In fact the majority of our past PAs are people who have been part way through their Apprenticeship. Production Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to: o Organizational and administrative support to the Stage Management offices and PSM o Copy and distribute production memos and post notices regarding company information o Create, type, and maintain chart work o Type and distribute daily and weekly schedules o Answer phones, take messages, and direct calls o Distribute scheduling information to actors, coaches, cutters, and designers o Order office supplies o Assist in ensuring individuals are present for rehearsal calls, classes, and fittings o Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure Qualifications: · Strong organizational skills · Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills · Training or experience working in theatre production · Stage Management experience · Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Inclusivity Statement
The Stratford Festival is dedicated to the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We are committed to a welcoming environment where people feel inspired to do their best work and enjoy the work on stage. As part of a small Southwestern Ontario town, we work together with our community to espouse these values to make Stratford a welcoming place for residents, visitors, staff and artists. Together we are doing important work to enhance and improve the culture in the Festival and in the community.
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