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GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS OVERHIRE SCENIC ARTIST
Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Overhire Scenic Artist.
Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.
Status : Short Term Overhire
Contract Dates : January 2, 2025 - March 28, 2025
The Scenic Artist works in fellowship with other Scenic Artists to assist the Scenic Art Supervisor in achieving production goals throughout the season by executing and completing all finishes and paint treatments per designer elevations and Supervisor specifications. Additionally, the Scenic Artist will prepare both load-in and touch-up kits for each production in collaboration with the Scenic Art Supervisor. The Scenic Artist will also assist in the maintenance of the paint shop inventory, the flammables inventory, and the MSDS inventory of all chemicals housed in the production shops. The Scenic Artist also may be asked to assist in other departments when their schedule permits, and they possess the requisite knowledge to assist said department.
The ideal individual will have a drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in various situations, efficient written and verbal communication, proficient organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. An employee may be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and / or meetings that may happen outside normal scheduled hours.
Skills :
- Proficiency in paints and scenic treatments.
- An excellent grasp on general painting techniques, such as glazing, trompe l'oeil, wood graining, texture application, and foam carving.
- The ability to work on a dynamic team with grace and flexibility.
- The capability to work with other staff members, interns, volunteers, and guest artists to generate theatrical productions to the standards of Gulfshore Playhouse.
- Ability to read drafting packages, specifically paint elevations.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Creative problem-solving.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage time and productivity effectively.
- Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines.
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Salary range : $19 – $25 / hr DOE Overtime after 40 hours
Benefits : Housing and Travel provided by Gulfshore Playhouse
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org
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Salary : $19 - $25