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EMPLOYMENT
Director of New Work
The Director of New Work is the department head for New Work at Company One Theatre. This position is responsible for managing department programs and budgets; hiring and managing department personnel; Production dramaturgy; Cultivating and maintaining playwright relations (current and alum); Representing the company nationally and locally; and intersecting with company partners and funders. This is a full time Director level position, working in a hybrid (in-person & digital) environment.
Responsibilities
General
- Reports directly to and has regular meetings with the Artistic Director
- Hires and manages all Dramaturgy department staff including: New Work Producer, Resident Playwright, PlayLab instructors, Production Dramaturgs, and Literary Manager; leads weekly dramaturgy department meetings
- Serves as in-person staff for select performances in line with all-staff participation
- Scouts new work and production collaborators to report back to the artistic team in season programming
- Holds general staff responsibilities including but not limited to: creating and maintaining department project and event calendars, company systems and communications, and maintains regular office hours
- Creates and maintains a detailed Department season budget in conjunction with the Managing Director, for all Department projects and programs
- Maintains relationships on behalf of the company with Organizational Membership Affiliations (NNPN, LMDA, TCG, etc)
Production Dramaturgy
- Serves as lead dramaturg on at least one production per season
- Oversees and supports: dramaturgy-focused engagement processes run by the Connectivity Department, including but not limited to:
- Pre/post show events such as moderated panel conversations and pre/post-show audience engagement events
- Branch Out Connectivity events
New Play and Playwright Development Programs (PlayLab Circuit)
- Responsible for new play and playwright development programs
- Supervises all PlayLab Circuit activities, overseeing the structuring, application and selection process of playwrights
- Collaborates with and supervises the Resident Playwright to create a comprehensive PlayLab program
- Manages relationship-building with current, past, and prospective Company One playwrights
- Maintains connections with the field and the current state of playwriting with an eye toward plays and playwrights that might be good fits with Company One
- Identifies and nurtures long-term relationships with playwrights for potential commission and development opportunities
New Play Development
- Manages payment and schedule logistics of development projects and commissions
- Responsible for maintaining healthy relationships with playwrights being produced by Company One
- Manages playwrights in C1 development processes with regards to writing timelines; connection to the company and community; and identifying the most appropriate development structure for the new play development project
Compensation
Salary, $50,000/year
Qualifications
- Passion for Company One Theatre’s mission, stakeholders and programming
- Prior experience in new work development and/or new work production
- Demonstrated managerial experience leading a strong team and creating a positive work environment
- Proven ability to manage program & event budgets
- Excellent verbal, writing and copy-editing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to work a flexible and variable schedule depending on organizational events and needs, possible weekend and evening hours
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Shawn LaCount, Artistic Director, at employment@companyone.org. Include “Director of New Work” in the subject line.
Company One Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Company One Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, LGBTQIA+ and women candidates, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Audience Services & Special Events Associate
Company One Theatre (C1) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the organization as an Audience Services & Special Events Associate. This position is responsible for overseeing the company’s box office and ticketing systems, assisting the Connectivity department with special events, supporting marketing and outreach efforts for productions, and more. This is a part-time position that works 15-20 hours per week in pre-production and 25-30 hours per week during production.
Responsibilities
General
- Report to the Marketing & Communications Manager
- Attend staff & department meetings
- Required to work evenings and weekends during tech & performance run
Audience Services
- Responsible for sending out pre- and post- performance emails to audience members for all C1 productions & programs
- Manage will call lists and other TicketLeap functions
- Manage group sale process for productions, including but not limited to inviting past partner organizations and assisting C1 staff with inviting their networks
- Manage the host committee for each production
Special Events
- To facilitate and assist the Connectivity Team with event space setup, including tables and chairs, food and drink, and any other materials needed for programming at the Strand
- Produce and support in person pre-show and post-show events happening during the course of the run.
- Manage permitting process for all pre-show and post-show events
- Working with the Connectivity Team to finalize programming details for productions
Box Office
- Prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere and the care of C1’s communities
- Supervise C1 Box Office Managers
- Oversee and lead set-up of the box office system for each performance, ensuring that all box office computers are functioning properly
- Assist Box Office Manager & Associates in processing day-of ticket sales and free reservations at performances.
- Fill in for Box Office Manager & Associates as needed when they are unavailable.
- Manage lobby operations in collaboration with the Box Office Manager, C1 Producer, New Work & Connectivity department.
Hours
- Pre-Production
- 15-20 hours per week
- Staff meeting Thursdays 3:15pm to 5pm
- Weekly meetings with Managing Director
- Weekly meetings with Marketing Team
- During Production
- 25-30 hours per week
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- Staff meeting Thursdays 3:15pm to 5pm
- Weekly meetings with Managing Director
- Weekly meetings with Marketing Team
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- Evenings and weekends on special events.
- Two performances each week
- Opening night, closing night, and any other production conversations/events
- Evenings and weekends on special events.
Compensation
Salary, $27,500/year
Qualifications
- Passion for Company One Theatre’s mission, audience and programming a must
- Management and event production experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills including working with the public
- Experience with ticketing services such as Ticketleap a plus
- Ability to work a flexible and variable schedule depending on organizational events and needs, possible weekend and evening hours
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@companyone.org. Include “Audience Services & Special Events Associates” in the subject line.
Not sure you meet all our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet about half of the criteria, but women and people who are systemically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you should be considered for this role we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re new to the arts, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition into a new field, we will be glad to receive your materials. Please use a cover letter to tell us more about yourself and about your interest in the arts and this role.
Box Office Associate (Morning, Noon, and Night)
Company One Theatre seeks candidates for the position of Box Office Associate for performances of MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT by Kirsten Greenidge. The production is directed by Summer L. Williams, and performances will be held at the BCA Plaza Theatre (539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116)
Responsibilities
- Will report to the Audience Services & Special Events Manager
- Serves as the front line of customer service for audience members, prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere and the care of the C1 communities
- Checks people in for will call and processes day-of sales
- Assists the Box Office & Lobby Manager with any box office set up and/or lobby maintenance
- Responsible for assembling clipboards, audience surveys and/or stuffing programs when needed
- Responsible for ensuring the house (audience seating) is presentable before opening to the public
- Enters completed audience surveys into C1’s online data collection system
Hours
- Paid Training:
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- One meeting the week of April 22 – Time TBD
- Invited Dress Rehearsal on the evening of April 25
- Performances/shifts:
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- Evenings and weekends April 26 through May 25
- Call time for this position is 2 hours before performances
- Performances Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm
- Additional performances Friday, May 3 at 10am; Friday, May 10 at 10am; Friday, May 17 at 10am; and Saturday, May 25 at 2pm
Compensation
$20 per hour with W2 paperwork
Qualifications
Previous experience in a customer service job desired but not required. Seeking Boston-based candidates or those who have their own housing/transportation in the Boston area. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and/or traditionally under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@companyone.org. Include “Box Office Associate” in the subject line.
We ask that all candidates present proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 upon hiring.
Not sure you meet all our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet about half of the criteria, but women and people who are systemically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you should be considered for this role we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re new to the arts, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition into a new field, we will be glad to receive your materials. Please use a cover letter to tell us more about yourself and about your interest in the arts and this role.
Wardrobe Supervisor (Morning, Noon, and Night)
Company One Theatre is seeking a Wardrobe Supervisor for MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT; a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Summer L. Williams, dramaturgy by Ilana M. Brownstein. Performances will be held at the Boston Center for the Arts’s Plaza Theater.
Rehearsals begin on March 18 and are scheduled weekly Tuesday through Saturday (weekday nights and weekend afternoons). Tech runs from April 20, 2024 – April 26, 2024 and opening is on April 27. The production runs April 27, 2024 – May 25, 2024, with performances Wednesday – Saturday nights, Sunday matinees, and select Friday student matinees. Strike dates are TBD.
This is a 1099 position and will be paid a stipend of $2750
Responsibilities
- The wardrobe supervisor will work with the Costume Designer and production staff during rehearsals, load in, performances and load out to prepare the costume package, perform costume fittings of the cast, make alterations as necessary, maintain, launder and repair the costume pieces.
- Oversee the pre-setting and usage of costumes for each performance
- Aids in the creation of wardrobe running paperwork
- To be aware of all dates and deadlines outlined on the above production calendar, and communicate any conflicts, or dates/deadlines that need to be added, directly to the Production Manager.
- To attend and assist with all scheduled technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to ensure all production equipment is kept in appropriate working condition.
- To attend and assist with all scheduled costume fittings, and to assist with potential costume adjustments/alterations as needed during scheduled times.
- To perform costume maintenance/alterations/fixes as needed
- To assist with costume changes during the run, exact responsibilities to be determined in tech
Compensation
Steipend, $2,7500
Qualifications
- Experience as a wardrobe supervisor and/or seamstress/tailor preferred but not required.
- A working knowledge of costume construction techniques, tools and equipment
- Sewing and general clothing repair and maintenance
- Strong understanding of fabric care
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@companyone.org. Include “Wardrobe Supervisor” in the subject line.
We ask that all candidates present proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 upon hiring.
Not sure you meet all our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet about half of the criteria, but women and people who are systemically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you should be considered for this role we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re new to the arts, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition into a new field, we will be glad to receive your materials. Please use a cover letter to tell us more about yourself and about your interest in the arts and this role.
Other Positions (Rolling Consideration )
We are currently accepting submissions for rolling consideration for the following production positions:
- Stage Manager
- Lighting Designer
- Costume Designer
- Scenic Designer
- Sound Designer and/or Composer
- Props Designer/Master
- Master Electrician
- Sound Board Operator
- Electrician
- Dialect and/or Vocal Coach
- Fight Choreographer
- Technical Director
- Carpenter
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Sarah Cohan, HR Manager, at employment@companyone.org Theatre has historically been a majority cis and white discipline. In keeping with Company One’s mission we are especially committed to providing paths of access for theatre practitioners of color, trans theatre-makers, and those from backgrounds not typically represented in the field.
CASTING
No Audition Opportunities At This Time
Internships & Fellowshps
Company One often offers internships in many different areas of design, production, and management, often tailored to the individual applicant’s schedule and interests. If you’d like to apply for an internship with Company One, please email your resume, and cover letter including your specific area of interest, to Sarah Cohan, HR Manager, at employment@companyone.org, and we will be in touch should there be an internship available in your area.
Board Membership
If you have a strong interest in the mission of Company One Theatre, and would like to explore ways to become more deeply involved with our organization, please contact Board President Emeritus Sasha Abby VanDerzee at sabby@companyone.org.