Opportunities with Barter Theatre

Opportunities with Production

Gilliam Stage Carpenter
The Stage Carpenter’s primary responsibilities are maintaining the integrity of the scenery once in performances and changing over the scenery (“repping”) between shows. This employee is responsible for all crew members involved in the rep and for leading this process in an efficient and safe manner. If needed, this employee works in conjunction with stage management to help run the show. When no shows are in performance and/or the above responsibilities are not required of the Stage Carpenter, the employee will work in the scene shop. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position making $15.00/hr. Start date negotiable.
Essential Functions and Skills:
* Lead the rep crew
* When needed, be a part of the run crew
* Excellent understanding of scenic construction and tools
* Knowledge of the basic aspects of stage rigging
* Attend strike and load-in work calls as needed
* The ability to work independently
* A self motivator with the ability to motivate others
* Excellent communication skills including prompt and thorough paperwork
* The ability to perform under pressure
* The ability to lift fifty pounds
* Maintain a clean and organized backstage area
* Other duties as assigned
Required Education/Experience:
* BA or BFA with an emphasis in Technical Production as well as run crew experience AND/OR a minimum of 2 years experience in scenic construction and run crew work in a professional performing arts environment.
Please send resume and references to Brandon Jones, Technical Director, at bjones@bartertheatre.com

Scenic Carpenter
This employee is responsible for the safe construction, installation, and removal of scenery as directed by the Technical Director and /or Shop Foreman. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Full benefits and housing included. $12/hr. This position reports to the Technical Director.

Essential Functions and Skills:
* Build scenery safely, efficiently and accurately in accordance with the designs
* Rig scenery safely and efficiently
* Attend all strike and load in calls
* Job may require heavy lifting (50+ lbs.), ladder work, and long hours
* Additional duties as assigned
* Ability to read and interpret working drawings
* Demonstrated knowledge of stage carpentry
* Demonstrated knowledge of basic aspects of stage rigging.
* Knowledge and proficiency of all common hand and power tools
* The ability to work both as part of a team and independently
* A self motivator with the ability to motivate others
* Clear and concise communication
* Welding skills, experience with CNC machines are a plus
Required Education/Experience:
* BA or BFA in Technical Production with an emphasis on scenic construction
AND/OR a minimum of 2 years experience in a professional scene shop.

Please send resume and references to Brandon Jones, Technical Director, at bjones@bartertheatre.com.

Run Crew
An AEA resident repertory company of theatre artists and a founding member of LORT- is seeking a Run Crew position. Start date is August 30, 2022 through November 5, 2022. Housing and Benefits are included. $11/hr and OT eligible.

Essential Functions / Skills
* Be part of the backstage run crew for 2 Gilliam Stage shows
* Be a part of the crew that changes over the sets during the week
* Help maintain a safe and clean backstage area
* Work in the shops as needed.
* Other duties as assigned
Required Education / Experience
* Relevant experience and/or Technical Theatre degree is desired
* Comfortable climbing ladders
* Comfortable with basic carpentry tools
* Ability to lift 50 pounds
* Able to problem solve
* Work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to Cindi A. Raebel, Production Stage Manager, craebel@bartertheatre.com.

Barter has instituted a mandatory COVID vaccination program for all employees; the successful candidate must provide proof of an FDA-approved vaccine prior to beginning work and must agree to adhere to all Barter safety Protocols.

Barter Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Barter Theatre is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Barter Players are some of the finest young actors from across the country who come to Barter Theatre to further their training. We audition over a thousand actors each year for 6 year round positions, and we seek young artists who are committed to growth, who have strong enough skills to step into major roles, and who believe in theatre as a service to others.

The Players are the non-equity acting company at the theatre. They perform in at least 5 plays during their contract, but usually closer to 7 or 10. Barter Players perform for young audiences in their own shows, and also perform in Barter’s AEA shows in roles small and large. We use the same depth of acting tools on Hamlet and Charlotte’s Web. Because we believe in all theatre artists having an understanding and respect for all parts of theatre, all Barter Players will work backstage of at least one show during their time here, but the bulk of a Players’ experience here is in rehearsal and performances.

Rehearsals have a master class feel, as we are constantly working together on each person’s strengths and weaknesses. If you enjoy learning with an ensemble of artists who care about theatre as much as you do, if you are excited to see how far you can push yourself as a theatre artist, if you work best when you are juggling lots of projects, if you don’t mind sweeping a stage before you act on it, if you believe that theatre can change a child’s life for the better, and if you want to see how much you can learn, you might be a Barter Player.

We audition at Barter in early December each year and attend UPTAs in Memphis in February. For more information on the program, contact Barrett Guyton at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com

Barter depends on its amazing group of volunteers! Our volunteers are essential to what we do here at Barter. There are many ways to help support Barter with your time.

If you are interested in an internship with Barter Theatre, please send a resume and cover letter to the appropriate department.

Summer Educational Acting Internships with The Barter Players

Barrett Guyton at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com

Technical Internships

Camille Davis at dirofproduction@bartertheatre.com

Marketing Internships

Morgan Egan at dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com

Advancement Internships

Jackie Blevins at advancementmgr@bartertheatre.com

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