Salary: $10.85 Hourly Location : Lakeville, MN Job Type: Seasonal Department: Lakeville Area Arts Center Opening Date: 08/21/2024 Position The Lakeville Area Arts Center is seeking a Props Manager to join our team for upcoming productions. As a Props Manager, you will play a crucial role in bringing our shows to life by sourcing, acquiring, and maintaining all stage properties used by actors. In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with directors to determine prop needs for productions.
- Research historical and cultural contexts to ensure accurate prop selection.
- Design and procure props for characters.
- Communicate with cast members regarding prop usage and care.
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of theater production processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The Props Manager position is hired on a show-by-show basis. Major Areas of AccountabilityMAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Participate in bringing the director's vision for a production to fruition.
- Plan with director (sometimes choreographer) to determine all prop needs.
- Research historical and cultural context of the production in order to choose props from the appropriate time period and region.
- Design and/or procure all props needed for each character.
- Collaborate with director to ensure appropriate props are secured.
- Communicate with cast members to ensure appropriate usage, care and storage of all props.
- Manage and stay within provided props budget.
- Communicate with Arts Center staff to purchase or be reimbursed for purchases.
- Attend 1-2 evening rehearsals and pre-production meetings.
- Place all props in appropriate storage locations and add them to Prop inventory.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS: The Props Manager
- Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Arts Center Manager.
- Responds to requests or inquiries from the production director, producer, and stage manager.
- Communicates and works effectively with other City personnel.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Sharp eye for detail.
- Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings.
- Self-motivated and task oriented.
- Ability to plan and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge about industry safety standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Proven work experience as a Props Manager or similar role.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant training, certificates or job shadowing.
01 Describe your previous experience as a Props Manager, or similar role. If none, type N/A. Required Question