Careers at The Rose

Responsible for all aspects of property design, procurement, and construction for all Rose Theater productions; including but not limited to, the main stage season, education/youth productions and metro tours. Manage and oversee all prop rentals, including pick up/drop off coordination.

Essential Job Duties

• Generate props list for all main stage/Hitchcock productions. Provide research as needed.
• Execute the design, build, procurement, etc. of all props for main stage, Hitchcock, and youth/education programs.
• Develop and follow build schedules and meet deadlines pertaining to the properties department.
• Facilitate any in-house prop loans as necessary.
• Assist with scenery construction when assigned to do so by the Technical Director.
• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals as assigned by Production Director.
• Assist with all load-in and strikes assigned by the Technical Director.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• In cooperation with the Technical Director, perform maintenance and upkeep of shop tools and equipment.
• In cooperation with the Technical Director, ensure the safety of actors, crew and audience members regarding scenery, props, special effects, and backstage spaces.
• Work closely with the Production Director to develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Work flexible schedule depending on production needs.
• Assist with supervision of apprentices, part-time staff and volunteers.

Other Job Duties

• Assist shop staff in cleaning, inventory, storage, and organization of the entire building. Specifically maintain inventory records and storage of props.
• Manage prop rental including contracts and invoices, providing information to the finance department.
• Participate in recruiting and training technical apprentices.
• Attend all necessary meetings, including production and monthly all-staff meetings.
• Participate in company events/activities as required.
• Work flexible schedule depending on responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director.     

Education, Training and Experience

• B.A or B.F.A. in Technical Theater or equivalent experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strong working knowledge of various materials and techniques used in creating properties for stage productions.
• Must be able to manage a system to inventory, organize, maintain and store a large stock of properties.
• Working knowledge of basic theatrical rigging.
• Ability to operate double purchase fly system.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and assignments to meet all deadlines.
• Ability to meet all deadlines under pressure situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions from directors and Technical Director.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Always act as a representative of the company, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 70’.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to drive full size pickup and straight box trucks.
• On-site attendance is required.

Position Compensation Range

• $40,000 – $45,000

To apply:

• Click on the button below to submit your information to the theater. Thank you!

This position is responsible for teaching classes, workshops, and residencies at Company locations, schools and in the community, directing youth theater and artistically contributing to main stage productions and school tours.

Essential Job Duties

• Create lesson plans and teach workshops, residencies, classes, and camps as scheduled.
• Rehearse and perform/direct local touring educational theater plays.
• Supervise students, fellows, summer interns and volunteers.
• Direct Teens N Theater and/or Youth Productions as assigned.
• Act, direct, or write plays as assigned.
• Train and support teaching artists and contract teachers.
• Lead High Schol Internship Program.
• Lead Teens ‘N’ theater production work.
• Supervise OPS Pathways Partnership.
• Supervise Teen Volunteer Program, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and assigning. Manage Ala Carte Workshops and programs.
• Provide narrative, statistics, and other information as needed to the grant writer for reports.
• Mentor one Teaching Artist Fellow, including one scheduled meeting per month.
• Operate within the approved annual budget under the supervision of the Education Director.

Other Job Duties

• Attend all necessary meetings including department, all-staff and other meetings as needed.
• Work flexible schedule depending on responsibilities.
• Participate in company events/activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Director.

Education, Training and Experience

• B.A. or B.F.A. in theater or equivalent professional experience.
• Theater training in acting and directing.
• Teaching experiences with wide range of ages, cultures, ethnicity, and backgrounds.
• Experience using drama to teach curriculum topics.
• Problem solving and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and assignments.

Skills and Abilities

• An understanding and commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Google Forms, Google Sheets.
• Act as a representative of The Theater at all times, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.
• Maintain current certification in CPR/1st Aid.
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
• On-site attendance is required.

Position Salary Range:

$40,000 – $50,000

Application Procedure:

• Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter describing interest, along with a resume and list of three references.
• Interested applicants may submit materials via the form below.
• Alternatively, a cover letter and resume may be emailed to Biannah Peji-Palm at biannahp@rosetheater.org.
• Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.

This position is responsible for teaching classes, workshops, and residencies for the CommUNITY Connections Program at The Rose Theater.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach workshops, residencies, classes, and camps as scheduled.
• Follow lesson plans created by CommUNITY Connections Manager on new programming.
• Be able to create own lesson plans for future classes.

Other Job Duties

• Attend all necessary trainings and meetings.
• Work flexible schedule depending on responsibilities.
• Participate in company events/activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CommUNITY Connections Manager.

Education, Training and Experience

• Teaching experiences with wide range of ages, cultures, ethnicity, and backgrounds.
• B.A. or B.F.A. in theater or equivalent professional experience.
• Theater training in acting, dance/movement, and/or voice.
• Problem solving and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Multitasking and a deep passion for uplifting the next generation of future artists.

Skills and Abilities

• An understanding and commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Act as a representative of The Rose Theater at all times, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.
• Community oriented individuals who enjoy pouring into their communities.
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
• On-site attendance is required.

Salary and Application Instructions

• Starting pay is $50/hr for contact teaching hours. $15/hr for meetings and trainings.
• This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Schedule is flexible but must have daytime availability during the week and some weekend and evening availability.
• Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
• Interested applicants may submit materials via the form on our website below
• Alternatively, a cover letter and resume may be emailed to Biannah Peji-Palm at biannahp@rosetheater.org.
• Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.

Stage Management Apprentices work as an assistant stage manager and run crew on various mainstage productions. Starting with pre-production meetings through rehearsals and performances, they will work closely with actors, students, directors and choreographers.

Assignments also include the opportunity to stage manage a mainstage production later in the season. When not assigned to a show, Stage Management Apprentices assist with administrative/production management work and other areas of production as needed. This includes helping with load-ins, strikes and light hang/focus. Applicants should be able to interact with a wide variety of personalities and adapt to various working styles. Additionally, the apprentice must stay focused, take initiative and maintain a professional demeanor in the workplace.

Applicants must possess strong writing and computer skills as there is an emphasis on producing quality paper work. The ability to read music is desirable and prior stage management experience is required. A practical knowledge of electrics and a basic understanding of power tools is a plus. This apprenticeship is suitable for those working towards careers as professional stage managers.

The Electrics/Audio Apprentice will work directly under the supervision of the Resident Lighting & Sound Designers to implement the lighting and sound design for each mainstage production. This apprentice will also gain hands-on experience with audio implementation. This position includes assisting with the hanging and focusing of lights, reading and drafting the light plot, assisting the lighting designer with paperwork, assisting the sound designer with programing and digital mixing and general maintenance of our inventory and spaces, along with working scenic load-ins and strikes.

Electrics/Audio Apprentices may have the opportunity to act as a lead electrician, A2, and/or serve as run crew on mainstage productions. Assignments also include the opportunity to design lights for a mainstage production later in the season and a portion of our youth productions.

Applicants should have a practical knowledge of electrics and a basic understanding of electricity, along with the ability to read and interpret lighting paperwork. Familiarity with ETC Ion lighting console and Vectorworks is a plus. Experience or interest in sound design and implementation is a plus. This apprenticeship is suitable for those working towards careers as lead electricians and lighting designers.