Asst. Stage Manager & Access Coordinator

Job Description:

POSITION: Assistant Stage Manager & Accessibility Coordinator
LOCATION: New Glasgow and Charlottetown, PEI
TYPE: Full-time/Contract
DURATION:  ASAP until Aug 14
RATE: $4500, minus payroll deductions
HOURS:  Up to 37.5 hours/week

REPORTS TO: Artistic Director and Managing Producer

We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing submissions on June 24, 2022.

DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Stage Manager & Accessibility Coordinator (ASMAC) works closely with the River Clyde Pageant’s Head of Production, Artistic Director, and Accessibility Consultant to oversee the implementation and realization of key accessibility improvement initiatives of our outdoor summer theatre production. Contributing to production, communication and artistic vision, the ASMAC will help our production team and community realize a shared vision of greater inclusivity in our present work and future aspirations.

The ASMAC will be mentored by our Accessibility Consultant, April Hubbard, and our Artistic and Production team in an effort to share knowledge and foster the next generation of Disability-led arts in the Atlantic region and on Epekwitk and the position will include training and mentorship.

The ASMAC will also work closely with the Stage Manager and the Artistic Director to oversee production schedules and assist in the delivery and execution of our outdoor summer theatre production and associated programming. They will be supervised by our Co-Producer, Stage Manager and other members of the creative team, as the team works together to present six performances and two public previews of a community-engaged outdoor theatre production. 

The River Clyde Pageant welcomes applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, a person of colour, 2SLGBTQ+, d/Deaf or hard of hearing, d/Disabled, blind or partially sighted, neurodivergent, newcomers to PEI or who identify as a member of other underrepresented groups. 

The River Clyde Pageant strives to create a supportive environment for all their employees.  Although some on site work will be time sensitive, the majority of the work can be accomplished on a flexible timeline, which embraces the theory of Crip Time.  

Responsibilities include: 
– Attending rehearsals & production meetings and assisting with production and access needs and performance elements;  
– Collaborating with RCP’s Accessibility Consultant, Artistic Director and Head of Production on the design and implementation of accessibility improvements for the 2022 Pageant;
– Assisting the Stage Manager with scheduling & communications;
– Assisting with technical demands of the production – tracking & maintaining props & costumes, calling cues, coordinating performers & volunteers, ensuring safety protocol is followed;
– Collaborating with Pageant creative team during the production week;
– Assistant stage managing the two previews and six performances of The River Clyde Pageant;
– Assisting the creative team with striking the show in the week following the show’s close (August 9-12);
– Coordinating on-site transportation for audience during performance week;
– Participating in evaluations and final reporting, as required.
– Assist with striking the show in the week following the show’s close (August 9-14);
– Help ensure that the River Clyde Pageant is a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment. 

Skills Required:
– Organized and self-motivated
– Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
– Interest in the performing arts
– Comfort taking a leadership role
– Strong written and oral communication skills. If English is not your primary language, we welcome your application.
– Proficient with email correspondence, Google docs and Google drive.
– Previous experience in live performance or the arts is an asset but not a requirement. Mentorship and training are provided as part of the position.

We recognize that the traditional arts model prioritizes institutional certifications and measures success in ways that create barriers to participation.  The River Clyde Pageant embraces alternative ways of learning and recognizes that lived experience can be as valuable as a diploma. If you have experience that you feel makes you qualified for this role, we ask you to explain what experience has prepared you for this position and how you hope to continue to learn and grow in this role.  

IMPORTANT DATES:
Production Meetings:
Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm from June 28-July 19, and 5-6:30 Monday July 25

Production Week Rehearsals & Show Dates

July 23rd, 12pm – 6pm 
July 24th, 5pm – 8pm
July 26th, 6pm – 9pm
July 27th, 6pm – 9pm
July 28th, 5:30-9pm – Dress Rehearsal
July 29th, 5:30-9:00 – Preview
Performances: July 30-31 & August 4-7, 5:30-9:00pm

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and relevant experience to Managing Producer, Corbin Murdoch,  at: riverclydemanagement@gmail.com , with “ASM and Access Coordinator” in the subject line. 

Any questions about the position may also be sent to the Managing Producer at the above address, or call 778-558-4542.

We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing submissions on June 24, 2022. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The River Clyde Pageant is a non-profit organization that unites local creators, volunteers & professional artists across cultures & creative practices in the making of ambitious, awe-inspiring outdoor theatre and seasonal events. Our central project is our summer production of the same name, created and performed in New Glasgow, PEI since 2016. Other projects include Sharing the Field, a weekend celebration of art, food and community during the fall harvest, and the River Clyde Solstice Walk, an outdoor lantern walk celebrating the winter solstice. We aim to nourish our community by presenting a season of programming that celebrates local talent & stories, offers opportunities for creative skills development & mentorship, and values artistic risk and long-term engagement. 

The River Clyde Pageant was founded in 2016. 2022 marks the 6th edition of our summer production, and our 7th year of programming. The organization is led by a board of directors, a core artistic team, and 2-3 staff members. For our summer production, we employ a 25-person creative/production team, and engage approximately 150 performers and volunteers in the making of the show.