Employment Opportunity

Production Stage Manager

Start Date: May 31 -14 weeks

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Wage: $14.00 per hour

Job Description: Production Stage Manager

The Sunset Theatre is looking for a Production Stage Manager to fulfill the duties as rehearsal SM, running the shows, load-in and strike, hanging and focusing lights, theatre maintenance as required, organizing and managing all production and rehearsal schedules. Working closely with the Technical Director of the Theatre, Dave Jeffery this position is an ideal opportunity for a theatre student wanting to further their career in the professional theatre. The position will cover hands on experience with lighting, sound ,set design and construction, artist liaison, and much more.

The Ideal Candidate will have...

A sincere desire to pursue a career in the professional theatre. Post high School experience at a theatre school or theatre company. Must be returning to school in the fall.

About the Sunset Theatre:

The Sunset Theatre is an historic 100 seat theatre situated in the remote but picturesque town of Wells, BC. This vibrant little community is located in the hills of the Cariboo mountains and surrounded by nature, yet somehow attracts some of the best artists from all over the region, province and country. For a town of only 250, there are 6 art galleries and professional theatre and a year-round art school. As a member of this community you will be surrounded by painters, writers, actors, musicians and much more. Barkerville, one of North America’s oldest historic towns, is only 8kms away and the world famous Bowron Lakes is less than an hours drive. If you want to get away for the summer but still want to be surrounded by excellence, Wells is the place to be. For more information on the are and the Sunset Theatre please visit: www.wellsbc.com.

To apply for the position of Production Stage Manager please email resume to: Karenjeffery@shaw.ca