Renegade Theatre Experiment™

Job Openings

We are a band of happy artists that love creating performances that impact both our artists and patrons. We love to entertain and share in telling a good story. Our talented technicians, designers, directors, choreographers, dancers and actors all unite with the shared goal of capturing lightning in a bottle which compels us to produce great theatre. We are passionate about what we do and have a lot of fun doing it.

We are seeking like minded individuals that are slightly warped, creative, responsible, silly, talented, proactive, and fun to join the experiment. Please take a look at our Company Description, our Mission & Vision, and our Production History to understand the types of pieces that interest us. If you like who we are, what we believe in, what we have done, and want to join us, we would love to talk with you.

All TD, SM, and Design positions are eligible to receive a stipend that is based on experience. All other positions are eligible for the RTE Reimbursement Plan. Please see specific job descriptions for more information.

These listings were updated 5/31/2008.

We have job openings in the following areas:

Administration

ASSOCIATE MANAGING DIRECTOR: The Associate Managing Director is a vital member of the RTE staff with the primary goal of ensuring the integrity of the company through maintaining the stability of infrastructure. Working with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the administration of the business aspects of RTE. To this end, your responsibilities will include:

Negotiating contracts related to production rights, rental agreements, and staffing.

Developing and managing a marketing and public relations program to maximize attendance and expand our audience.

Coordinating press releases to be sent to all appropriate local media outlets.

Forging and maintaining relationships with entertainment writers and editors in a position to offer reviews and feature coverage of RTE.

Fielding requests for information from press, and coordinating interviews with artistic director, directors, and cast, as needed.

Developing production budgets with the Executive Staff.

Coordinating and supervising staff and volunteers.

Representing RTE at industry functions and in the community.

You must be well organized, punctual, have good communication skills and be good at leading others. Previous experience in more than one area of arts administration, including management, booking, marketing, development, or grant writing is recommended, but not a must. You should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative, team environment. You should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in theatre administration.

This position reports to the Managing Director.

This position is volunteer.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER: The primary goal of the RTE Public Relations Manager is to expand the audience of the company. To this end, your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating press releases to be sent and/or faxed to all appropriate local outlets, especially print and online media (radio and TV and other outlets may also be explored).

Forging and maintaining relationships with entertainment writers and editors in a position to offer reviews and feature coverage of RTE.

Inviting press to "press nights" and gala functions.

Fielding requests for information from press, and coordinate interviews with artistic director, directors, and cast, as needed.

Coordinating with the RTE Webmaster to post all publicity materials on the website.

Supervising photo shoots for all RTE productions and sending photos out for publication or using them in-house for poster designs and the website.

Submitting a budget, work within it, and keep records and receipts of expenses.

This position reports to the Managing Director.

This position is volunteer.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

Development

GRANTS MANAGER: The Grant Manager's primary goal is to raise the funds necessary for RTE to continue to grow and produce unique, quality productions. To this end, your responsibilities will include:

Identifying, researching and evaluating prospective new funding sources.

Developing and maintaining funding contacts with corporations, foundations, public agencies, and individuals.

Gathering information and background research for proposals.

Writing and editing grant proposals or components of grant proposals.

Providing technical assistance to other proposal writers as appropriate.

Maintaining and/or developing high-quality proposal attachments, such as organizational budgets, fact sheets, performance videos, and other materials.

Tracking deadlines of all grants and ensuring that they are delivered in a timely manner.

Working with the Development Director to ensure a sound grants development process that adheres to RTE's fundraising strategy.

This position reports to the Artistic Director.

This position is volunteer.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

Directing

DIRECTORS: We are currently hiring directors for two shows in our upcoming 2008/2009 season, THE BOOK OF LIZ and MR. MARMALADE. Here is information on each show:

THE BOOK OF LIZ by David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris
Sister Elizabeth Donderstock is Squeamish, has been her whole life. She makes cheese balls (traditional and smoky) that sustain the existence of her entire religious community, Clusterhaven. However, she feels unappreciated among her Squeamish brethren, and she decides to try her luck in the outside world. Along the way, she meets a Cockney-speaking Ukrainian immigrant couple who find her a job waiting tables at Plymouth Crock, a family restaurant run almost entirely by recovering alcoholics. The alcoholics love her. The customers love her. Her Danderfrock fits right in.

Things are going great for Liz, until she's offered a promotion to manager. Unfortunately, Liz has a sweating problem, and to get the job, she'll have to fix it.

Meanwhile, back at Clusterhaven, Liz's compatriots just can't seem to duplicate her cheese ball recipe, and it's going to cost them their quaint, cloistered lifestyle. They are panic-stricken and desperate, and sure she sabotaged the recipe. Does Liz go through with the operation? Can the Squeamish be saved? Will the cheese balls ever taste good again?

Rehearsals: 7/21/08 - 9/4/08
Performances: 9/5/08 - 9/20/08

MR. MARMALADE by Noah Haidle
Lucy is a four-year-old girl with a very active imagination. Unfortunately, her imaginary friend Mr. Marmalade doesn’t have much time for her. Not to mention he beats up his personal assistant, has a cocaine addiction and a penchant for pornography. Larry, her only real friend, is the youngest suicide attempt in the history of New Jersey. MR. MARMALADE is a savage black comedy about what it takes to grow up in these difficult times.

Rehearsals: 09/22/08 - 11/06/08
Performances: 11/07/08 - 11/22/08

The Director is responsible for leading a specific production. The Director develops their concept for the play and ensures alignment with that of the Artistic Director. The Director bears the final responsibility for execution of the production concept, including meeting all deadlines, as indicated on the production schedule. The Director must attend all scheduled design and production meetings.

The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding of stage craft and a good grasp of different theatrical styles, and comprehensive directing experience. The candidate should have experience in a supervisory position with strong organizational and leadership skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment.

This position reports to the Artistic Director.

Stipend based on experience.

We will accept directing concept proposals from all interested directors up to 5:00pm on Friday, July 27th. The concept should discuss how you see the play coming to life, the type of environment you are seeking to create, the themes and moods you want to accentuate, your approach to directing, and the type of cast you would be looking to build.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

Technical

TECHNICAL DIRECTORS: The Technical Director is responsible for the coordination of all technical requirements (scenery, props, paints, lighting and sound) for all theatre productions, in collaboration with designers, directors and production staff, as well as supervising all technical areas of the company. The Technical Director attends production meetings to continually update and plan technical support for all productions. Determines methods of implementing designs and creates schedule for implementation. Continually assesses and monitors productions to revise and update all technical needs. This person must also possess the ability to assess long- and short-range capital improvements and maintenance for technical production systems and equipment.

The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding of stage mechanics, welding and electrical work, strong drafting and carpentry skills as well as good project management, communication, and record-keeping skills. Having a knowledge of rigging, painting, welding, or CAD drafting is a plus, but is not imperative. The candidate should have experience in a supervisory position with strong organizational and leadership skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

MASTER CARPENTERS: The Master Carpenter is responsible for the engineering and construction of all scenic pieces to ensure quality, structural integrity and safety based on the working drawings provided by the Technical Director or Set Designer. The Master Carpenter orders lumber, schedules the build, prioritizes the build task list to ensure on-time completion, maintains accurate account of lumber inventory, stock inventory (i.e. flats, platforms, and step units) and depletion of same. The MC supervises the construction crew to ensure a safe, clean, and friendly working environment using industry accepted methods and procedures. In coordination with the TD, accomplishes both load-in and strike of the show from the theater space. During the run of the shows, the MC completes repair notes as given by the stage manager.

The ideal candidate must have strong carpentry, metal working and rigging skills, as well as good project management, communication, and record-keeping skills. Must be proficient in all wood working tools and techniques. Welding/metal working, plastics, foam and rigging skills are highly desirable. The candidate should have experience in a supervisory position with strong organizational and leadership skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment.

This position reports to the Technical Director.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

STAGE MANAGERS: Assists the director in the running of rehearsals. Assists the Technical Director and designers in running technical rehearsals. Runs all performances and brush up rehearsals. Must be well organized, punctual, have good communication skills and be good at leading others. Previous experience recommended, but not a must.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis. Non-AEA.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

RUN CREW: Team that handles the running of the technical aspects of a show. Various positions are needed for different shows. Sound and Light operators, stage hands to move scenery, costume and prop crews to assist backstage. No experience needed.

The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment.

These positions report to the Assistant Stage Manager.

These positions are eligible for the RTE Reimbursement Plan.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

Design

SET DESIGNERS: Designs the set to be used for a production. Must have prior experience or training in design, preferably scenic design for the theater. Must be well organized and an efficient worker. Should have at least basic drafting skills, but a competent draftsmen is preferred.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

COSTUME DESIGNERS: Designs the costumes to be used for a production. Must have prior experience or training in design, preferably costume design for the theater. Must be well organized and an efficient worker.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

LIGHTING DESIGNERS: Designs the lighting for a production. Must have prior experience or training in design, preferably lighting design for the theater. Must be well organized and an efficient worker. Should have at least basic drafting skills, but a competent draftsmen is preferred.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

SOUND DESIGNERS: Designs the sound for a production. Must have prior experience or training in sound, preferably sound design for the theater. Must be well organized and an efficient worker.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

PROPS DESIGNERS: The Props Designer is responsible for the procurement and/or construction of props and set dressing for each production, as well as organizing and managing the prop stock.

The ideal candidate must have a solid understanding of building of properties for production use. This understanding includes wood and metal construction, furniture construction, craftwork and painting. Knowledge of period styles is a plus, but not required. The candidate must have strong communication and record-keeping skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative, and enjoy working in a creative environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work with a wide variety people and be able to adapt to an ever changing environment.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

Stipend based on experience. This position is reimbursed on a per-production basis.

If this job is for you, submit your resume now!

RTE Reimbursement Plan

The RTE Reimbursement Plan allows RTE to reimburse cast and crew members for expenses incurred during the production. All cast and crew members receive a stipend. This Plan will not apply to the Director, Technical Director, Stage Manager, or Designers.