All design and tech positions for the current season are listed below. Positions are unpaid. We require a minimum age of 18 to work in tech at the theatre.
If you would like to apply, or would like more information, contact Toni Solie at Toni@TheatreintheRound.org or 612-333-2919 ext. 101. You can also send resumes and portfolios to her email.
All company members must review and agree to our policies on Anti-Discrimination and Non-Harassment, Code of Conduct, and Minors.
Stage Manager
Works with the director and theatre management in coordinating all aspects of the production, from auditions through rehearsals and tech; supervises the production from opening night through all performances to strike.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: total
Experience: required
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Assistant Stage Manager
Assists the stage manager during rehearsals (e.g. being on book); usually works backstage during performances and/or supervises the backstage crew.
Reports to: the stage manager
Time commitment: based on show needs, may begin 4-5 weeks prior to opening. Beginning with tech weekend, you’ll need to attend every rehearsal and then every performance.
Experience: no experience required
Please note: this position is not available on every show.
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Works with the director in designing the show and with the technical director in overseeing its build.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: varies
Experience: required; prefer experience in designing for the round
For specific questions or more information, contact the theatre’s tech director Madeline Achen at 612-333-2919 ext. 113 or Madeline@TheatreintheRound.org.
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Works with the director in designing the lighting; helps supervise light board operator; supervises crew to hang, focus, and strike of the show.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: varies
Equipment/Facilities: ETC Element lighting control board
Experience: required; prefer experience in design for the round
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Works with the director in selecting music, effects, and other sound. Responsible for building all cues; helps supervise the sound board operator.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: varies
Equipment/Facilities: QLab Pro Bundle v3
Experience: required
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Prop Designer
Works with the director and set designer in developing prop lists for the show and responsible for the procurement and construction (if any) of all props (at TRP, “props” generally doesn’t include furniture but often includes set dressing). Helps supervise backstage crew in running props and prop maintenance during the run.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: varies
Facilities: large inventory
Experience: required
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Works with the director to design the costume plot and responsible for its build: supervises crew in the construction and maintenance of costumes and accessories.
Reports to: the director
Time commitment: varies
Equipment/Facilities: well-equipped costume shop; laundry facilities; large costume inventory
Experience: required
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Controls stage lighting during a performance. Operates a computer to execute lighting cues in the control booth during a performance. Also conducts dimmer checks, maintenance on instruments, basic troubleshooting.
Reports to: the stage manager
Time commitment: beginning with tech weekend, you’ll need to attend every rehearsal and then every performance.
Qualifications: may need to climb ladders
Equipment: ETC Element lighting control board
Experience: preferred but not required
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Controls sound during a performance. Operates a computer to execute sound cues in the control booth during a performance. Also conducts sound checks, maintenance on instruments, basic troubleshooting.
Reports to: the stage manager
Time commitment: beginning with tech weekend, you’ll need to attend every rehearsal and then every performance.
Equipment: QLab Pro Bundle v3; manual patch bay
Experience: preferred but not required
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Work behind the scenes during performances, e.g., moving set pieces, preparing food props, assisting actors with wardrobe, and more.
Reports to: the assistant stage manager
Time commitment: beginning with tech weekend, you’ll need to attend every rehearsal and then every performance.
Qualifications: may need to lift set pieces
Experience: no experience required
Please note: this position is not available on every show.
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Reports to: the technical director
Time commitment: varies, with hours arranged according to the set designer’s schedule, usually weekday evenings and weekends for 2-3 weeks before opening.
Experience: preferred but not required. All Construction Crew members are required to complete a short safety training. Contact Toni@TheatreintheRound.org for upcoming training dates.
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Help hang and focus the stage lights above the arena. You work with lighting instruments and accessories, climb ladders, and more.
Reports to: the lighting designer
Time commitment: light hang (usually 2 weeks before opening); some weekday evenings and weekends for two weeks before opening depending on the light designer’s schedule; strike after the final performance
Experience: preferred but not required. All Lighting Crew members are required to complete a short safety training. Contact Toni@TheatreintheRound.org for upcoming training dates.
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The artistic director of each show decides the need for a dramaturg, composer, fight choreographer, assistant director, vocal/dialect coach, and other positions. We will list these special needs as they occur.
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