Village Theatre KIDSTAGE SummerStock (Issaquah)
for The Secret Garden
Students interested in participating in the KIDSTAGE technical program during the summer of 2008 as technicians should have a strong interest in learning about the various aspects of mounting a full-scale musical. This is an excellent opportunity for students ready to expand their skills and understanding of the theatrical process by working alongside professionals.
Tech program students work at Village Theatre Monday–Friday from 12:30–5:00 PM (this schedule could vary from week to week and there is some flexibility) from June 23–July 18, 2008; the hours will increase during tech and dress rehearsals, July 21–July 31, 2008. There are ten performances August 1–10, 2008.
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Tech Positions Available:
Lighting Technician:
Duties will include (but are not limited to): Hanging, circuiting, and focusing lights. Students will also learn basic elements of lighting design and programming light cues. This position will work crew during the run of the show.
Carpenter:
Duties will include (but are not limited to): building and painting scenery, installing scenery, basic rigging, and operating scenery safely and efficiently during the run of the show. Students with carpentry experience are strongly encouraged to apply to this program, even if they don't have a great deal of theatrical experience. Basic working knowledge of power tools is very helpful, as students will spend the bulk of their time in the scene shop. This position will work crew during the run of the show.
Scenic Painter:
Duties will include (but are not limited to): learning different paint techniques, color mixing, drawing and painting from designer's renderings and model pieces, using a grid to lay out artwork, learning to use and maintain different types of brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other paint equipment. This position will work crew during the run of the show.
Costume Assistant:
Duties will include (but are not limited to): assist the designer with shopping, pulling, building, borrowing, and basic sewing of costumes. Assist with measurements and fittings with the actors and the designer. Develop organizational skills, tracking costumes and accessories for a large cast in a big musical. During the run of show, act as wardrobe assistant: assist with hair, make-up, and quick changes.
Properties Assistant:
Duties will include (but are not limited to): assist the designer with building, designing, pulling, and shopping of all hand-held props and furniture. Develop organizational skills, tracking all props during the run of the show.
There is no tuition for this program.
To schedule an interview please call (425) 392-1942 x 147 or
Interviews take place in late May/early June.
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