Job Openings

Davidson Community Players (DCP), one of the Charlotte region’s most prolific theatre producers, is seeking a new Technical Director (TD). The TD should be a well-rounded technician and artist who supervises and executes design elements of all Main Stage and youth productions. The TD reports to DCP’s Executive Director, Steve Kaliski.

This position is open until filled.

Job Duties:

• Collaborating with the production manager, show directors, show designers, and venue managers on all production designs, ensuring that they are appropriate and achievable for each of our 3 venues: Armour Street Theatre, the Duke Family Performance Hall, and the Cain Center for the Arts.

• Planning and scheduling all load-ins.

• Working with ATD (or equivalent staff assistant(s)) and volunteers to purchase, construct, and paint all sets per approved designs.

• Maintaining flexibility with design adjustments.

• Attending all first rehearsals, first days on stage, and select periods of tech rehearsals.

• Ensuring that all DCP tech rehearsals and performances are in compliance with best safety practices.

• Managing DCP’s offsite scene shop.

• Keeping inventory of materials and equipment.

• Ensuring that all DCP materials and equipment stay in good working order.

• Supervising and mentoring DCP’s technical staff, interns, and volunteers.

• Occasionally working on non-production facilities projects (i.e. building painting, new flooring, storage, and organization).

The ideal candidate will also have design expertise (scenic, lights, costumes, projections, or sound) and may serve as a resident designer on multiple shows/year.

Desired Qualifications:

• MFA in design/production or equivalent theatrical training

• 3+ years prior TD or ATD experience

• Carpentry and scenic painting expertise

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Collaborative, positive work ethic

• Fluency in Vectorworks and any other relevant theatrical software

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, and vision. DCP has a flexible, generous PTO policy and encourages outside creative work when it doesn’t conflict.

Salary: $50-60K range, commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to Steve Kaliski at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

DCP is seeking Teaching Artists to instruct our fall Youth Ensemble Workshops.  Ensemble Workshops are for students age 8-16, at all levels of experience.  Each Ensembles rehearses twice a week for ten weeks beginning in September and continuing through performances in November, with breaks for major holidays. 

Ensemble Workshops offer students both instruction and production experience.  Ensembles will be grouped by age and will be assigned a script.  Instructors will then use theatre-related activities to teach the skills essential to effectively creating a fully-staged production.  Process should be emphasized over final product.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience teaching drama, particularly to children.

• The ability to adapt lesson plans to a variety of course lengths and situations.

• Flexibility, the ability to work independently, and responsibility.

• Proficiency in using positive discipline methods. 

• A degree (or currently working towards one) in the arts and/or directing experience is a plus, but not required.

Instructors are compensated at ~$30/hour.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, a resume highlighting teaching experience, and contact information for three references to Katie Mullis, Education Director, at Katie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

DCP seeks seasonal interns in Production and Education. Ideal for college students or early-career arts professionals, these internships provide apprentice-style positions for candidates looking for part-time work for 3-4 months.

Seasons are defined as the following:

• FALL: September - December

• SPRING: January-April

• SUMMER: May-August

Internships can be tailored to the individual, but basic duties for each department may include:

EDUCATION:

• Assisting the Education Director with administrative duties.

• Attending classes and camps to ensure smooth operations and quality control.

• Collaborating with the Education Director on new outreach initiatives.

PRODUCTION:

• Assisting on carpentry and scenic painting projects.

• Assisting on load-ins and strikes.

• Participating on production crews as board operator, wardrobe, or run crew.

• Working as an Assistant Stage Manager.

Interns are paid $13/hr and may work 10-30 hours/week depending on interest and availability.

Applications considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please email Steve Kaliski at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org with cover letter, resume, and contact info for 3 references.