Theatre SilCo (formerly The Lake Dillon Theatre Company), an Equity theatre in Silverthorne, CO is currently accepting applications for a Props Supervisor for the 2023 Summer Season. Productions include: Head Over Heels, The Half Life of Marie Curie, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
SUMMER SEASON 2023: The Props Supervisor will play an essential role in the Prop department, reporting to the Director of Production, and oversee all props needs including rehearsal prop requisition, performance prop construction/rental, creating properties tracking sheets, in-performance prop tracking, props stock inventory and maintenance, and other in-production duties and crew track for the productions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Props Supervisor will oversee all props needs including rehearsal prop requisition, performance prop construction/rental, creating properties tracking sheets, in-performance prop tracking, props stock inventory and maintenance.
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISION: The Props Supervisor will report to the Production Manager and Director of Production. Working with the rest of the production staff, Props Supervisor will ensure all requirements for each production/event meets all technical specifications per discussions with the artistic director, associate artistic director, director, and artistic team, as well as overseeing prop maintenance throughout the course of the runs.
TECHNICAL PROCESS: Props Supervisor must be present and perform required duties at rehearsals and performances to the satisfaction of artistic director, associate artistic director, director, and production manager. During tech week and through the run of the productions, Props Supervisor will supervise prop tracking for the production.
BUDGETS: Track expenditures for the properties department as well as supervise/execute purchases on company accounts and cards of props materials, theatrical supplies, furniture, repairs/replacements, etc.
MAINTENANCE: Supervise and execute maintenance of all props and related equipment, including crafting tools, power tools, consumables, and any other show-related items or equipment. Coordinate repairs or replacement as needed.
STRIKE / CHANGEOVER: Plan and oversee all prop strikes and changeovers of productions and special events.
QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BFA in technical theatre, properties design, or equivalent work experience. Props construction, rental, and requisition experience required. Some design experience preferred. Must display a positive attitude with a focus on people and our community. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times. Strong leadership skills. Comfortable working with both hired crew and volunteers of varying experience and abilities. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Ability to decipher property plots/tracking, elevations, ground plans, and other design elements whether hand written or via software technologies.
PHYSICAL DEMAND: This job requires climbing stairs, using ladders, scissor lifts, and power tools. There is also a certain amount of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
DATES AND INFO:
Contract Start Date: May 22, 2023
Contract End Date: September 3, 2023
$575-$625 /week, DOE
Housing & Travel provided
Ability to bring vehicle a plus
TO APPLY: Letter of interest, resume, website/portfolio links – Please send all application materials to: Melissa Livingston, Associate Artistic Director, melissa@thesilco.org
Please include PROPS SUPERVISOR in the subject line.
