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Triad Stage is a not-for-profit theater serving North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region. Now in its 18th season, Triad Stage produces professional live theater in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Triad Stage is guided by its Core Values: Excellence, Artistic Risk, Imagination, Community, Learning, Inclusion, Collaboration, Rejuvenation, A Southern Voice, and North Carolina. Triad Stage is embracing an organizational model of led collaboration and seeks to be a Vitally Welcoming theater.
TRIAD STAGE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Triad Stage is seeking bright, motivated, talented individuals to join our Professional Training Program. Apprentices will be involved in every area of the organization, including working in technical areas to support MainStage productions, assisting full-time staff in budgeting and administration, and contributing to Triad Stage’s education programming. All Apprentices receive housing as well as a seasonal stipend. All Apprentices are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and some Apprentices will be required to serve on running crew for all MainStage productions. Apprentices will not be able to hold a second job during their time at Triad Stage. The Professional Training Program begins in early August 2020 and runs through May 2021. Apprenticeships will be available for the following positions: Artistic, Carpentry, Costume Shop, Marketing and Development, Education, Electrics and Sound, Front of House, General Management, Production, Properties, and Stage and Production Management.
The deadline to apply is February 21, 2020. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, list of 3 references, and digital portfolio or website if available to: ptp@triadstage.org
2020-2021 Open Apprenticeships Positions and Details
Artistic Apprenticeship
The Artistic Apprentice will report to the Producing Artistic Director and the Associate Artistic Director. Apprentice will assist with dramaturgy for the season as well as supporting resident and guest directors in the rehearsal space. Additionally, the Artistic Apprentice will assist in facilitating local auditions for each production, as well as preparing materials for out-of-town auditions. The apprentice will also assist with Theatre+ programming, audience engagement events, local outreach, Education study guides, administrative tasks for the artistic cohort and other projects as assigned. Ideal candidates have experience in dramaturgy and/or directing, a commitment to collaboration and the creative process, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently in a fast-paced environment, exceptional written and oral communication skills and an insightful, positive energy that fuses seamlessly with Triad Stage’s core values. . Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Candidates should also be comfortable driving a company vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Carpentry Apprenticeship
The Carpentry Apprentice will report to the Technical Director. Apprentice will assist with scenery construction, load in, load out, shop work, and maintenance for all productions throughout the season. Apprentice will learn safety procedures, tool work, organization and how to work with a variety of materials and techniques. Ideal candidates should have a working knowledge of scenic carpentry, some welding experience (or willingness to learn), drafting experience is a plus, but not required, and the capability to work as part of a team. Depending on the scope and scale of the productions, apprentices may be called upon to fill in or act as crew members.
Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and the ability to follow instructions and feel comfortable working independently on build projects if required. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Candidates should also be comfortable driving a company vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Costume Shop Apprentice
Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser/Stitcher
The Costume Shop Apprentice will report to the Costume Shop Manager. The apprentice’s time is split between serving as a Wardrobe Supervisor and/or Dresser for productions or a Stitcher in the Shop. As a Wardrobe Supervisor and/or Dresser, the apprentice helps to coordinate the care, management, and organization of the costumes through the tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike periods. As a Stitcher, the apprentice is an artisan who assists in the implementation of the costume sketches under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager and Assistant Costume Shop Manager.
Some of the responsibilities include: familiarizing themselves with Actor’s Equity Standards, maintaining the costume change and dresser plot along with the Costume Designer, Costume Shop Manager & Assistant Costume Shop Manager, supervising the preparation of mirror cards and costume check in sheets, laundry and dry cleaning, supervising the costume strike, training wardrobe crew and managing their work load starting the beginning of the week of tech/dress, and making sure the integrity of the design in maintained (pressing, repairs, etc).
Ideal candidates should have extensive sewing skills and experience in costume construction and repairs, the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, and experience with working with casts of all sizes. Quick change experience is desirable as is a positive and flexible nature. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Candidates should also be comfortable driving a company vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Marketing and Development Apprenticeship
The Marketing and Development Apprentice will report to the Director of Marketing and Development. Apprentice will assist in the day to day operations of the marketing and development cohorts by assisting with Triad Stage’s online publication and social media platforms, drafting press releases and email content, maintaining community calendar listings, maintaining donor records, sending donor acknowledgements, conducting donor research, providing assistance with annual campaign efforts and mailings, assisting with special events and other projects as given. Ideal candidates are organized, driven, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work independently, and able to seamlessly engage with audience members. Apprentice must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Education Apprentice
The Education Apprentice will report to the Learning Director. This apprentice will assist with all areas of education programming at Triad Stage, including but not limited to: curriculum design and lesson planning (arts integration and theatre skills-based), communicating with teachers and students involved in Poetry Out Loud and the August Wilson Monologue Competition, teaching classes and workshops (both as an assistant and an independent teaching artist), creating resource guides, facilitating audience engagement activities (such as pre-show conversations and post-show talkbacks), managing Morning Matinees, and onsite class and Summer Academy registration and administration. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently, experience working with young people, and exceptional written, over-the-phone, and in-person communication skills. Before being hired for this position, candidates will need to consent to and pass a criminal background check. Apprentice must have a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle, and be comfortable commuting to many different locations in the Triad region. There is a season stipend and shared housing available.
Electrics and Sound Apprenticeship
The Electrics and Sound Apprentice will report to the Master Electrician and Sound Supervisor. This apprenticeship is split throughout the season in the electrics cohort and sound cohort depending on what cohort the apprentice is assigned to for each production. Apprentices will assist with electrics and sound in a variety of roles including load-in, electrics focus, sound quiet time, and strike for all productions in the season or as assigned, attend all production meetings and technical rehearsals, serve either as a Light Board and Projections Board Operator or Sound Board Operator for all productions or as assigned, maintain and repair equipment under the supervision of the Master Electrician and/or Sound Supervisor, and other projects as assigned. Ideal candidates will have some experience with lighting and sound technology, board operator experience, interest in learning and/or experience in projections, the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, willingness to learn new ways or new technology, and experience with working with casts of all sizes. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Candidates should also be comfortable driving a company vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Audience Services Apprenticeship
The Front of House Apprentice will report to the Director of Audience Services. This apprentice may serve as house manager for MainStage productions at the Pyrle Theatre, as well as other special events (concerts, rentals, etc.) and will also assist the Director of Audience Services in the box office with tasks including but not limited to assisting patrons with booking tickets, assisting teachers with booking student matinees, and building and maintaining events in the ProVenue ticketing platform. Ideal candidates are organized, driven, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work independently, and can seamlessly engage with audience members and coordinate volunteer ushers while offering exceptional hospitality. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Properties Apprenticeship
The Properties Apprentice will report to the Properties Master. Apprentice will assist the Properties Master with projects ranging from properties construction, set dressing, conducting research, sourcing and purchasing, and other projects as assigned. Apprentice will also be involved in the rehearsal process assisting the Properties Master with notes on a daily basis. Ideal candidates are dedicated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate follow-through and an ability to work independently on projects over longer periods of time.
Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, sewing, sculpting, and painting. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
Stage Management and Production Management Apprenticeship
The Stage Management and Production Management apprentice will report to the Director of Operations and Production. Their time will be split between Stage Management and Production Management depending on the needs of the productions within the season. Through the mentorship of the Director of Operations and Production, the apprentice will learn the process of contracting designers, creating rehearsal and technical rehearsal schedules, creating and updating production calendars, tracking expenses, assist in facilitating the needs of the current or upcoming production, taking notes at production and design meetings, manage several Education events throughout the season, serve as the Assistant Stage Manager on several MainStage productions under an Equity Stage Manager, training backstage crew, and other projects as assigned. The apprentice will be eligible to participate in the Actor’s Equity Association Membership Candidate program, if desired.
The ideal candidates should display a broad knowledge of technical theatre, extensive exposure to stage management in their educational program and/or other professional theaters/festivals, excellent written and oral communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, ability to work on projects independently, and adapt to change quickly. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Candidates should also be comfortable driving a company vehicle. There is a seasonal stipend and shared housing available.
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Triad Stage seeks teaching artists for in-school, after-school and workshop programming offered by our Learning Department. Triad Stage offers students opportunities to explore various elements of theatre including text analysis, playwriting, acting, movement, voice, design and pre and post-show workshops. We are seeking diverse artists who are passionate about sharing their craft and working with young people. Key responsibilities include creating and facilitating theatre-based creative learning experiences for students and managing a classroom in such a way as to ensure the safety and inclusion of all students. We have a BA or equivalent in theatre or theatre education, or correspondent experience with experience teaching in a workshop, classroom or camp setting.This position will be contracted with an hourly rate commensurate with experience. The size of contract will vary based on residency, and the teaching artist will be compensated for planning time as well as contact hours.
To Apply: Please send the following documents to Learning Director Dani Keil (dani@triadstage.org) with “Teaching Artist Application” in the subject line:
A resume or CV with three professional references.
A cover letter that explains your interest in the described program, the key elements of your teaching philosophy, and how your previous experience aligns with the goals of the program and the position.
An outline of your general availability during the academic year.
Areas of expertise you would be excited to teach in a workshop, residency, after school or camp setting.
Interested in volunteering with Triad Stage? We have a variety of volunteer opportunities. At the heart of our volunteer program are our volunteer ushers, who hand out programs, tear tickets and direct guests during all of our performances at The Pyrle Theater in downtown Greensboro. Volunteer ushers work closely with our Front of House staff to ensure that our patrons have the best experience possible at the theater. We also have opportunities throughout the year in our administrative office and at community events.
Thank you for your interest in Triad Stage. We are unable to accept unsolicited scripts at this time. Due to the volume of material we consider each year Triad Stage only accepts play submissions from playwrights, agents, and theatre artists with whom we have an existing professional relationship. Unsolicited scripts will be returned when there is a SASE enclosed; those without a SASE will be recycled.
Please note that Triad Stage does not provide any comments or suggestions about work that we do not intend to develop or produce. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Sarah Hankins, Associate Artistic Director.
Triad Stage will be holding auditions our upcoming production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE on October 12, 2019. We strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
Details:
Date: October 12, 2019
(Break between 1:00 – 2:00)
Location: Upstage Cabaret, located on the third floor of Triad Stage
Address: 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Auditions are by appointment only.
Please contact Keaton Brower, Artistic Apprentice, to schedule an appointment. Email: keaton@triadstage.org
Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical monologue and bring a picture and resume.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
First Rehearsal: February 25, 2020
First Preview: March 22, 2020
Opening: March 27, 2020
Closing: April 12, 2020
Rehearsals: Tuesday – Sunday, gernerally 6-8 hours daily until tech.
Character Breakdown
Actor Track 1
This role has been CAST. (plays Jane/Miss de Bourgh) Female, late 20s-early 30s, open ethnicity.
The eldest of the Bennet sisters, Jane is unassuming, kind, and generous-hearted. Considered to be
the daughter most likely to make a good match, Jane bears the burden of the family connections and
financial future. She almost instantly falls in love with Bingley and his enthusiasm. She has a strong
sense of duty that prevents her from pursuing her true desires. Through the play she discovers her
own independence and desires and makes the decision to seize control of her relationship with
Bingley. Lady Catherine’s daughter Miss de Bourgh is a somewhat frightening creature, who never
quite manages to articulate more than one word at a time. The Miss de Bourgh is quite pampered,
snobbish, and self-important. Both roles require a RP dialect.
Actor Track 2
(plays Lizzy) Female, late 20s-early 30s, open ethnicity. Independent, proud, and outspoken, Lizzy
Bennet is determined not to marry, but instead to forge her own path. Naturally witty, Lizzy often uses
humor as a way to deflect her insecurities, to cheer her friends, or cut someone down to size. She is
fiercely loyal and sometimes oversteps her bounds to protect them. Although quite intelligent, Lizzy
can get easily flustered by romance, which manifests in an awkward klutziness. Because of her fear of
marriage and her innate cynicism, Lizzy hesitates to reveal her vulnerabilities and heart to Darcy.
Requires a RP Dialect.
Actor Track 3
(plays Lydia/Lady Catherine) Female, early - mid 20s, open ethnicity. The youngest daughter of the
Bennet family, Lydia is impetuous, boy-crazy, and incredibly competitive with her sisters. Lydia is
prone to stealing alcoholic drinks at balls and eavesdropping. She often argues with her mother’s
advice or ignores it completely. For all her faults, she is fun-loving and the life of the party. Lady
Catherine is a fierce matriarch who is used to getting her own way. A strong personality, she is
demanding and imperious. Lady Catherine is determined that Darcy should marry her daughter and
will eradicate anyone who impedes that from taking place. Requires a RP Dialect.
Actor Track 4
(Mr. Darcy) Male, late 20s - late 30s. Darcy is often hampered by his own sense of propriety and his
overwhelming shyness. He believes strongly in following the rules of society and disapproves of those
who step out of line. Although deeply sensitive, his outward demeanor comes off as aloof and distant.
A classic introvert, he fears social embarrassment and has difficulty starting conversations with
unfamiliar people. Darcy is fiercely loyal to his friends and family and endeavors to honorably conduct
himself in business and in personal affairs. He has difficulty telling lies -- even white lies. Darcy also
has a quiet and intelligent wit, which is invigorated by sparring with Lizzy. Requires a RP Dialect.
Actor Track 5
(Mr. Collins/Mr. Wickham/Miss Bingley) Open gender, late 20s - mid 30s, open ethnicity. Pedantic and
self-important, Mr. Collins is “the original mansplainer”. He reverently adores his patron, Lady
Catherine de Bourgh, and demands that everyone else do so as well. Mr. Collins is a bit sweaty and
slimy, but believes himself to be quite a catch. Mr. Wickham, on the other hand, is effortlessly
handsome and charming with a bad-boy edge. He is comfortable in his own skin, even when he is in
the wrong.