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Freelance Crew members
Coral Springs Center For The Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
coral springs, fl 33065
Phone: 954-344-5999 xt 1264
Fax: 954-344-5980
Contact: Andres J Puigbo
E-Mail: ctajp@coralsprings.org    Web: www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com 
Starts: 3/10/06      Note: Listing sent 3/14/06
Duration: Always Open
Pay: $11 per hr

Looking for stagehands in all departments with varying levels of skills to assist our house technical crew in load in's and out's. Non Union theatre. Locals only please.

Posted 3/28/06
Does not expire

Broadcast Engineer
Disney Cruise Line
P.O. Box 10210
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Contact: Entertainment Recruiter
E-Mail: DCL.RESUMES@Disney.com   Web: www.dcljobs.com  
Starts: Ongoing
Duration: 4 months

Disney Cruise Line is seeking professional, enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested
in applying for ship-based positions as Broadcast Engineer. Whether onboard the Disney
Magic or the Disney Wonder, imagine yourself working within multiple venues offering Guests a variety
of quality entertainment done the Disney way.

Job duties include supporting the set-up, operation and maintenance of all broadcast and audio used onboard, including but not limited to, MATV distribution, video recording equipment (including cameras) and computer based control equipment; Maintenance of all Broadcast systems; Work closely with Broadcast Programmer to ensure that the operation and broadcast of ship wide controls systems; operation and maintenance of shipboard Emergency Paging System (includes paging, background music and Media Matrix).

Proven working knowledge and 5 years professional work experience in Broadcast environment. Proven experience in maintenance and operation of computer based control systems.

Posted 12/14/05
Does not expire

Scenic Designers/Lighting Designers/Sound Techs/Electricians/Carpenters
Ephrata Performing Arts Center
ATTN: Christopher Smith
407 Cocalico Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: 717-733-7966 x5
Fax: 717-738-5065
Contact: Christopher Smith
Web: http://www.ephrataplayhouseinthepark.org/ 
Starts: Please Inquire
Duration: Please Inquire
Pay: Varies depending upon experience and Job

CENTRAL PENSSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ONLY!
Searching for young talent in all areas. College Students and recent college graduates have an excellent oppurtunity to learn and get some resume credit, stipends available for select positions.
 Excellent oppurtnuty for experienced designers to stretch their artistic muscles and present different and imaginitive solutions to old favorites. Seeking all experience levels and skills.

Contact Chirstopher Smith, Technical Director, or send resume and cover letter. Christopher can be contacted through email found at the Playhouse website listed above.

This is an open call for a Small theatre that operates year round and we are ALWAYS looking for new talent.

Added 12/6/05
Updated 1/19/06
Does not expire

Carpenters, Electricians, Running Crew, Truck Loaders, Wardrobe Crew, Props Crew, Sound Technicians, Riggers, Follow spot Operators
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
2224 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, California 90278
Fax: 310-372-9861
Contact: Chris Beyries, Technical Director
Stephanie Coltrin, Production Manager
E-Mail: cloproduction@hotmail.com   Web: http://www.civiclightopera.com
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Daily-6 week runs
Pay: $12-$18/hour

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is seeking qualified people to fill non-union crew positions for a busy 2005-2006 season in three different venues. These positions will be filled according to experience and availability. Successful applicants must live in the Southern California area. Please e-mail or fax a detailed resume of relevant experience, along with a cover letter advising which crew positions you are qualified for.

Posted 6/5/05
Does not expire

Wardrobe Master/Mistress
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
2224 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, California 90278
Fax: 310-372-9861
Contact: Chris Beyries, Technical Director
Stephanie Coltrin, Production Manager
NO PHONE CALLS
E-Mail: cloproduction@hotmail.com   Web: http://www.civiclightopera.com 
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Daily-6 week runs
Pay: $12-$18/ hour commensurate with experience

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Wardrobe Supervisor for its 12-show 2005-2006 season. Duties include: running shows; assisting actors with changes; maintaining and cleaning costumes during show runs; striking show at closing; producing and updating wardrobe paperwork; supervising other wardrobe personnel when applicable; some work with make-up and wigs. The Wardrobe Supervisor also works in the costume shop between shows as a stitcher or craftsperson or in stock, maintaining and preparing rental costume packages. Skills and experience required: flexibility, strong people and organizational skills, sewing skills, computer skills; some makeup and wig skills preferred; knowledge of equity rules a plus. 3 years or more experience as wardrobe person is preferred. Part time, hourly position.

Posted 6/5/05
Does not expire

Master Electrician
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
2224 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, California 90278
Fax: 310-372-9861
Contact: Chris Beyries, Technical Director
Stephanie Coltrin, Production Manager
NO PHONE CALLS
E-Mail: cloproduction@hotmail.com   Web: http://www.civiclightopera.com 
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Daily-6 week runs
Pay: Day Rate commensurate with experience

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Master Electrician for its 12-show 2005-2006 season. Successful applicants will be contracted per show. Responsibilities include: running calls needed to cable, hang and focus lights and projection equipment, work closely with the technical director to determine logistic, budgetary and scheduling needs for each show, work with the lighting designer, have the ability to program light board. Thorough knowledge of standard theatrical practices, operation of computer light boards, and truss required. Individual must be flexible, have good time management skills.

Posted 6/5/05
Does not expire

Master Carpenter
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
2224 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, California 90278
Fax: 310-372-9861
Contact: Chris Beyries, Technical Director
Stephanie Coltrin, Production Manager
NO PHONE CALLS
E-Mail: cloproduction@hotmail.com   Web: http://www.civiclightopera.com 
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Daily-6 week runs
Pay: Day Rate commensurate with experience

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is seeking an experienced Master Carpenter for its 12-show 2005-2006 season. Successful applicants will be contracted per show. Advanced construction and rigging skills as well as previous experience required. Must be creative, flexible, work well with others, and have the ability to successfully work with the technical director to supervise crew calls for construction and load in.

Posted 6/5/05
Does not expire

Properties Master
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
2224 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, California 90278
Fax: 310-372-9861
Contact: Chris Beyries, Technical Director
Stephanie Coltrin, Production Manager
NO PHONE CALLS
E-Mail: cloproduction@hotmail.com   Web: http://www.civiclightopera.com 
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Daily-6 week runs
Pay: Day Rate commensurate with experience

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is seeking an experienced Properties Master for its 12-show 2005-2006 season. Successful applicants will be contracted per show. Responsibilities include acquiring, building, buying and altering props, stock maintenance. Applicant must be skilled in prop shopping, crafts, woodworking and painting. Strong organization, telephone, computer and time management skills are necessary as well as knowledge of period styles. Flexible schedule, valid driver’s license required.

Posted 6/5/05
Does not expire

Overhire Crew
Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703-790-0123
Fax: 703-556-0547
Contact: Jennifer Garrett
E-Mail: jennifer.garrett@fairfaxcounty.gov  Web: www.mcleancenter.org 
Starts: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing need
Pay: $13.54/hour

Overhire Technicians are needed to augment full-time staff in presenting a season consisting of a mix of professional and community performances and facility rentals. Candidates should be skilled in the operation of lighting and sound systems
and safe rigging practices. Candidates should be local to the Baltimore/Washington, DC/Richmond area. Please note these are not full-time positions. Quantity of hours is not guaranteed.

Posted 8/5/04
Does not expire

Sound and Light Technicians
Disney Cruise Line
P.O. Box 10210
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Contact: Entertainment Recruiter
E-Mail: DCL.RESUMES@Disney.com     Web: www.dcljobs.com   
Starts: Ongoing
Duration: 4 months

Disney Cruise Line is seeking professional, enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested
in applying for ship-based positions as Sound and Light Technicians. Whether onboard the Disney
Magic or the Disney Wonder, imagine yourself working within multiple venues offering Guests a variety
of quality entertainment done the Disney way. The Walt Disney Theatre is a 1,022-seat theatre
spanning three decks offering a dramatic setting for original Disney productions with
state-of-the-art staging, lighting and special effects.

Job duties include setting/striking, operation and maintenance of audio, lighting, pyrotechnics, and
A/V equipment. Technicians also provide support services for special events including lighting,
sound, effects, scenic and props as applicable. Positions available within theatre environment, ship
wide (working within multiple venues) and within broadcast center.

Proven working knowledge of entertainment lighting systems, including moving lighting and special
effects. Proven working knowledge of music based audio systems. Experience varies by position.

Posted 4/14/04
Does not expire

Technician
Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Ave.
New York, NY 10031
Contact: Victor Catano
E-Mail: vcatano@msmnyc.edu    Web: www.msmnyc.edu 
Starts: Immed.
Duration: Ongoing
Pay: depends on Experience

Looking for on-call technicians to work at the Manhattan School of Music, especially for the
upcoming opera production in April and May, as well as for our summer maintenance cycle. Carpenters,
electricians and riggers are especially welcome. Please e-mail a resume. No phone calls, no e-mail
atachments.
Thanks!

Posted 3/26/04
Does not expire

Stage Technicians
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
6611 University Ave
Building B
San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-269-1560
Fax: 619-255-7206
Contact: Chris Borreson
E-Mail: chris_borreson@usw.salvationarmy.org   Web: www.kroccenter.org
Starts: immediately
Duration: ongoing
Pay: $8.00 to $11.00

On-call, no benefits position available. Previous technical theatre experience required.
Knowledge and sensitivity of artist and performing arts. Ability to balance multi tasks at once.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Meet all health and safety regulations as
defined by the Health Department, able to lift & carry 40+ lbs.

We are looking to add freelance technicians to our call list.
Posted 6/16/03
Does not expire

Improvisational Set Designer and Crew
Off-Book Productions
NYC, NY
Contact: Chris
E-Mail: chris@off-book.com   Web: www.off-book.com

This is not a paying job (quite yet). I am assembling teams in pursuit of 'full-scale improv,' a
new innovation improvisational theater.
This is a call for networking, see website and send me your contact
Posted 1/31/03
Does not expire

Costumer/Draper
Costume World
950 S. Federal Hwy
Deerfield Beach, Fla 33441
Phone: 800-423-7496
Fax: 954-428-4959
Contact: Marilynn Wick
E-Mail: Marwck@aol.com   Web: www.costumeworld.com
Starts: asap
Pay: depends on experience

Experienced cutter/draper/designer wanted for Theatrical Costume Shop in South Florida. Please call Marilynn Wick at 800-423-7496
Posted 9/12/02
Does not expire

Freelance Technicians and Stagehands
ProStage, Inc.
9700-C MLK Jr Hwy
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 301-577-6125
Fax: 301-577-6126
Contact: Kevin Webb
Web: www.prostage.com
Pay: By Experience

Pro Stage is always looking for qualified stagehands and technicians. Please visit
our website for information on our company. We have locations in Orlando and
Washington, DC, but work worldwide. You may contact us thru our “How to reach us”
page on the web site.
Added 5/13/02
Updated 6/5/05
Does Not Expire

Designers and technicians
protechforce.com
290 Earle Street
Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone: 631-234-3138
Contact: Craig Tonelson
E-Mail: resume@protechforce.com   Web: www.protechforce.com
Starts: immidiate
Pay: according to experience

Posted 3/28/02
Does not expire

Light & Sound Technicians and Backstage Technicians
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave
Miami,  FL   33178-2428
Fax:  305 406 4905
Contact:  Tim Cabral
E-Mail:  shiptechs@carnival.com   Web:  http://www.carnival.com/entertainment/sound.htm
Starts:  On Going
Duration:  6 - 8 Months

Carnival Cruise Lines is seeking professional Lighting and Sound technicians.
With Carnival's commitment to quality entertainment, our technical
productions and variety shows are second to none.

This is a great chance for you to work with the latest in stage equipment,
and tour some of the world's most beautiful ports of call. Your job on
board a "Fun Ship" will include the operation and maintenance of the main showroom and various
lounges.
The main showrooms host Las Vegas and Broadway style revue shows which include
Intelligent Lighting, state of the art Sound Equipment, Laser, and Pyrotechnics.
Most of our "Fun Ships" have two technicians on board.  One sound tech and one lighting tech.
The variation in position is determined by the size of the ship.

Posted 12/21/00
Does not expire


Frost Lighting is always looking for honest, hardworking and energetic people to join our team in a
part time or full time capacity in Sales and Production. We are specifically looking for freelancers
for set ups/strikes, warehouse Personnel, and intelligent lighting programmers
. If you are interested
in working in one of our four locations, please contact the city of your choice to receive more
information, or visit our web page at www.frostlighting.com  and click under Recruitment.

Or send resume and/or letter to:
Frost Florida
Steve O'Connor
Fax: (561) 998-5743
1925 NW 40th Ct
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
E-Mail: steveo@frostlighting.com 

Frost Chicago
David Kelly
Fax: (773) 227-7718
1381 N. Northbranch
Chicago, IL 60622
dkelly@frostchicago.com

Frost New York
Ed Major
Fax: (718) 457-8771
57-01 37th Ave.
Woodside NY, 11377
E-Mail: edm@frostlighting.com 

Frost Washington DC
Fred Elting
Fax: (703) 339-2910
8249-F Backlick Road
Lorton, VA 22079
E-Mail: frede@frostlighting.com 

Posted 3/14/00
Updated 4/14/04
Does not expire


    Freelance Stagehands
    Event Engineering
    640 Pearson St. - Suite 303
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
    847/795-1000
    Web: www.eventengineering.com
    E-Mail: info@eventengineering.com

    Event Engineering's Labor Services Division hires freelance staff and crew
    for major corporate trade shows and large scale events. We are always
    looking for freelancers to add to our call list. Visit our website or call for more
    information.
    Posted 7/18/98
    Updated 3/7/03
    Does not expire.


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