Job Description

Cortland Repertory Theatre, a professional theatre celebrating our 49TH summer season is accepting resumes for the Scene Shop / Carpentry Internship position for our 2020 summer season. CRT is located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region. ,
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Our Summer Season runs from May 25 \x96 August 22. Shows include \x93Big River\x94, \x93The Cake\x94, \x93Finian\x92s Rainbow\x94, \x93Agatha Christie\x92s Murder on the Orient Express\x94, and \x93HAIR!\x94 plus the children\x92s show \x93The Emperor\x92s New Clothes\x94. ,
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The theatre is an intimate (30\x92 x 30\x92, with 10\x92 proscenium height) 250 seat, three-quarter round thrust stage, located on the second floor of a national historic building. There is no extensive rigging system nor fly space. Scenic shop is located 20 minutes from theatre and is well stocked with good equipment. The scenic department is comprised of five people: the technical director, assistant technical director, two carpenters and a scenic/carpentry intern.,
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A weekly stipend of $175 is provided. Travel expenses to Cortland are reimbursed up to $100. Housing is provided in single room/shared suite. We work 6 days a week; payday is Thursday of each week.,
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Please submit resume with cover letter and at least three references with phone numbers and email addresses to production@cortlandrep.org. Interviews will be held either by phone or in person if convenient. NO PHONE CALLS, please.,
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Responsibilities include:,
- Participation in the construction and maintenance of all scenic elements of the summer season, including basic scenic painting.,
- Assure the execution of all production requirements for all mainstage and children\x92s theatre productions;,
- Assist in the repair of above mentioned materials during run of current production;,
- Participate in all load-ins and strikes.,
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Requirements:,
- Basic theatrical carpentry knowledge and experience.,
- Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills.,
- Be an energetic, motivated, supportive, hard working and cooperative team member. ,
- Be able to climb a ladder, and lift/ carry 50lbs,
- Must have driver\x92s license and clean driving record. Own car preferred.,
- No pets.,
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