We are Hiring!
Stage Manager (NYC)
Seeking an experienced Stage Manager for our performances on November 18 & 19 at Peridance Center. The Stage Managerʻs responsibilities include but are not limited to calling all lighting, sound, and projector cues, in charge of gel changes, stagehands, scenery and/or props of any kind. The Stage Manager is also the liaison between all production staff including the Dancers and Artistic Directors, to the Lighting Designer, Sound Board Operator and House Manager.
The Stage Manager is expected to work side by side with the Co-Artistic Directors and record the Directorsʻ decisions about blocking and notes for the cast, keeping track of logistical and scheduling details and communicating what goes on in rehearsals to the rest of the team.
Additional responsibilities include:
communicating the director's wishes to lighting designers and other production staff
recording all blocking, plus all the light, sound and set change cues, in the prompt book
coordinating the work of the stage crew
calling cues and possibly actors' entrances during performance
overseeing the entire show each time it is performed
mark out the dimensions of the set on the floor of the rehearsal hall
make sure rehearsal props are available for the dancers
attend all rehearsals and performances (Dates: October 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th, November 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th)
Desired skills include:
Previous experience as a Stage Manager for a dance company
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Good communicator and collaborator
Excellent color vision
Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references to: Company@dunyc-hi.com
Hours, Start Date, and Duration:
Hours: Rehearsals are Wednesday and Fridays noon-4pm on October 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th, November 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, and 15th, Tech rehearsal: Nov 17th 7pm-midnight; Performances: Nov 18th and 19th all day
Compensation: DOE
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Lighting Designer (NYC)
Seeking an experienced Lighting Designer for our performances on November 18th and 19th, 2023 at Peridance Theater (NYC). A Lighting Designer will work with the Director, Artistic Director and/or Lighting Technicians to create the visuals for lighting, lasers, strobes, spots and sometimes video screens for a performance. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Design the lighting needed for the performance
Be aware of health and safety aspects
Write a lighting plot/script to note where there are any lighting changes
Attend technical rehearsals
Be aware of budgets and energy use
Desired skills include:
Technical skills: experience in lighting design (portfolio / work sample required) and lighting board operation
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Good communicator and collaborator
Excellent color vision
Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references to: Company@dunyc-hi.com
Hours, Start Date, and Duration
Hours: Rehearsals are Wednesday and Fridays noon-4pm on starting on September 13th, 2023. The lighting designer will work with the Co-artistic directors and stage manager to set meeting hours for lighting design. The lighting designer is required to attend the technical rehearsal on November 17th, 7pm-midnight.
Compensation: DOE
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
To apply for any of these positions, please email your Resume, Cover Letter, and 2 References to Community@dunyc-hi.com with the Subject Line stating which position you are applying for. Mahalo!