JOB OPPORTUNITIES

At Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory, teaching artists inspire students of all ages with passion for theatre arts and related fields. Teaching artists equip students to explore the full range of their creative impulses and empower them to take ownership as artists. They may be hired for after school work, in-school residencies, outreach projects, summer camp, MainStage shows, and/or classes and workshops.

Hourly Teaching Wage: $40-$50/hour

Hourly Prep Time Wage: $28/hour

Classes for adults and youth are held for 6-10 week sessions and year-round

Teaching Artist responsibilities include:

• Mastery of material being taught

• Crafting opportunities that allow students to shine and appropriately challenge them wherever they are on their theatrical journey

• Communicating useful and specific feedback for student growth

• Fostering a fun, playful, and supportive classroom environment or rehearsal space

• Emphasizing the importance of both the process of theatre-making as well as the product

• Space set-up & clean-up, including communication of necessary supplies or equipment with producing staff

• Lesson/rehearsal planning and/or curriculum development to support the needs of the course, production, or workshop

• Clear communication with PVTC collaborators, interns, and guest artists

• Holding a high standard of respect for all involved in a project including students, interns, staff members, volunteers, and parents

• Uplifting PVTC’s ideals around IDEA. (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility) and asking for support when needed to explore and uphold these values

• Providing communication for families and students related to class expectations, off-book dates, homework, costume needs, rehearsals, and performances

• Work with PVTC artistic & administrative staff to develop projects and curriculum for the community

• Representing PVTC in a positive manner and in accordance with the PVTC handbook

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to maddie@pvtc-ca.org

Role: Stage Manager, Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Production, Executive Director

Hourly Compensation: $28/hour, total hours not to exceed 135 hours. 

Schedule: Must be present at auditions, rehearsals, production meetings, tech rehearsals, and shows (arrive in time to set up, stay through clean up). Tentative schedule below is subject to change. 

• Auditions: Monday, February 10th (5 pm - 9 pm)

• Callbacks: Wednesday, February 12th (6 pm - 9 pm) 

• First Rehearsal: Monday, March 3rd (6 pm - 9 pm) 

• Occasional rehearsals throughout March, regular rehearsals M-Th in April

• Tech:  Friday, April 25th - Wednesday, April 30th

• Performances: 

  • Thursday, May 1st at 7 pm

  • Friday, May 2nd at 7 pm

  • Saturday, May 3rd at 7 pm

  • Sunday, May 4th (sensory-friendly show) at 1 pm

  • Thursday, May 8th at 7 pm

  • Friday, May 9th at 7 pm

  • Saturday, May 10th at 7 pm

The Stage Manager tracks blocking and technical elements of the show; serves as a liaison between director/choreographer/musical director and design team; documents and communicates rehearsal progress, needs, and challenges to other teams; oversees the assistant stage management team; and performs other duties as assigned by theater management. The Stage Manager is the eyes and ears in rehearsal providing organizational support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the entire production process. The Stage Manager is also in charge of running tech and making sure the production runs smoothly during performances. 

Desired Skills/ Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Detail oriented and highly organized

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate to a team

• Ability to stay calm under pressure

• Experience stage managing (or assistant state managing) in an educational or community theatre setting, during both rehearsals and performances 

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Attend Production Meetings

• Maintain and update necessary paperwork including the En/Ex plot; prop list; and pre show paperwork (templates can be provided)

• Take notes in rehearsal about added props 

• Maintain and update the prop table(s)

• Create and update the backstage run sheet (indicating crew tasks during transitions, etc.)

• Oversee the ASM team

• Take blocking notes (a template will be provided)

• Take and give line notes after off book date 

• Oversee the backstage run crew and transitions 

• Call lighting & sound cues for the light and sound board ops via headset

• Assist with or oversee pre and post show tech/crew duties

• Maintain and update a Call Script (light, sound, projection cues, transitions, quick changes, etc.)

To apply, email maddie@pvtc-ca.org with your cover letter and resume.