Summer 2017 Technical Theatre Positions – NUOVA Festival

STAGE MANAGERS / ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS (4)

• Stage-manage one opera or musical and assist on another.
• Earn $600 / week for 6 or 7 weeks.
• Position dates: May 15 or 22 to July 2, 2017.
• Must be able to read music.

SCENIC CARPENTERS (2)

• Assist the build of 4 fully-staged orchestrated productions.
• Learn proper techniques & approaches in a professional scene shop.
• Position dates: May 8 to July 2, 2017.
• Earn $600 / week for 9 weeks.

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (1)

• Oversee the building, management and maintenance of production budgets, staff and materials.
• Learn proper technical skills as you help produce, install and strike 4 operatic and musical productions.
• Position dates: May 8 to July 2, 2017.
• Earn $600 / week for 9 weeks.

ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER & SCENIC PAINTER (1)

• Develop practical set designer skills working alongside ADC Designer.
• Apply your scenic painting skills to paint multiple sets.
• Position dates: May 8 to June 25, 2017.
• Earn $600 / week for 7 weeks.

PROPERTIES MASTER (1)

• Build, rent, borrow and amass the props for three fully-staged operatic and musical productions—become familiar with this city’s resources!
• Work under the guidance of an ADC Designer and professional shop staff.
• Position dates: May 5 to June 25, 2017.
• Earn $600 / week for 7 weeks

To view the complete Work Study posting, please click here.

INTERESTED? Please send your cover letter and resume to Kim Mattice Wanat, Artistic & Managing Director of Opera Nuova via email to director@operanuova.ca.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 15, 2017.