Ghostlight Creative Productions Incorporated
Detroit, MI
US

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION:

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, produced by GhostLight Creative Productions, Incorporated and Nicely Theatre Group, is CALLING for a Production Supervisor for its fourth season.

ABOUT: The Obsidian Theatre Festival centers Black stories, through an invigorating celebration of new work by emerging Black voices. Produced by Detroiters in the city of Detroit, the Obsidian Theatre Festival illuminates the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora.

Our team seeks to normalize the panoply of Black American culture through an inclusive, color conscious lens. We are dedicated to the exploration of universal themes, and acknowledgment of the ways in which intersecting identities shape the world in which we live.

Returning for our fourth season, we believe art is most impactful when artists bring the fullness of their identities and experiences to their work; and we actively encourage creativity in thought, storytelling and casting by asking the following:

- How do stories shift if the established ideas of a character’s gender identity, ethnicity, disability, skin color, height, weight, and/or sexual orientation are challenged?
- What layers of meaning and depth, if any, are brought to the surface in this exploration?
- How does an imaginative, out of the box creative process push back against, or reinforce existing social structures?

The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of identity, including but not limited to: race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts
- OTF Main Stage: Featuring full-length plays that examine the diversity of the black experience.
- Musical Theatre Showcase: Staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important step in the development of new work.
- Obsidian Cabaret: Featuring nationally renowned artists in an intimate evening of music and storytelling.

For more information about The Obsidian Theatre Festival please visit www.obsidianfest.org

LOCATION: Detroit, MI

SEEKING:

A Production Supervisor with experience in Theatre and Musical Theatre. BIPOC artists are strongly encouraged to submit.
- A candidate who is flexible, strategic and able to work in a collaborative space.
- A candidate who is skilled in communicating clearly, with tact and discretion, as well as maintaining confidentiality.
- The Production Supervisor will be selected based on their background in theatrical production and willingness to support the festival in the dedicated areas of the OTF Main Stage, MT Showcase and Obsidian Cabaret.
- Candidates within close proximity to Detroit Metro area are strongly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Production Supervisor will report to the Production Manager & Technical Director
- Attend the weekly virtual Admin Staff Meetings (Departmental Breakouts)
- Attend all virtual Design Meetings, as assigned by the Production Manager
- Attend and participate in all production and needed administrative meetings assigned by the Production Manager
- Attend/Support in supervision of Load In/Load Out
- Take down minutes at production meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Supervise and coordinate with Stage Management Team
- Support in designer communication
- Assist the Production Manager with upholding the Production Calendar
- Support the Production Manager in supervising the ongoings in the rehearsal and performance spaces
- Support overseeing the entire production budget across all departments
- Support in making sure the designers meet their deliverable deadlines
- Assist with purchasing by estimating and coordinating purchase and delivery of materials and equipment
- Maintain and operate technical equipment related to productions, such as lighting systems, audio systems, and power tools, and assist as needed during rehearsals, tech, and performances
- Assist in the management of backstage operations
- Assist with production logistics, as needed
- Prepping spaces and holding areas for all artists and staff
- Support in printing and distributing scripts
- Any necessary errands needed by Production Management or the Producing Team
- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working on a variety of projects such as musicals, straight plays, cabarets and new work is preferred
- Prior Stage Management experience
- Prior technical experience is a plus
- Strong organizational, leadership, time management, administrative and mentoring skills
- Outstanding judgment and ability to prioritize varying tasks efficiently and safely
- Ability to work under pressure while multitasking
- Able to coordinate timely responses between internal departments
0 Must be able to work extended hours, nights and weekends
- Experience maintaining relationships with artists, designers and stagehands
- Ability to coordinate with production departments on needed design elements
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- High level of computer proficiency with knowledge of Google Suite

SAFETY:
- We are committed to the health and safety of all of our artists, employees and guests. In order to maintain the safest environment possible, all Obsidian Theatre Festival staff, artists, creative teams, crews, and ushers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (both rounds of vaccinations.) The only exception to mandatory vaccination is providing a physician note due to a qualifying disability or a statement of religious exemption.
- Maintain safe work conditions in keeping with OTF’s health and safety guidelines and COVID19 protocols throughout the production process

SCHEDULE:

The Production Supervisor’s estimated workload averages 10-15 hours per week prior to production weeks, with an increase to 30-40 hrs during rehearsal/production week. Looking for someone to start by February 16, 2024.

Contract Dates: March 14, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Interviews: Beginning in February
Weekly OTF Staff Departmental Breakout Meetings: Thursdays
Design Meetings: Begins in March
Main Stage Virtual Orientation: May 20th
Virtual Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 20th
In Person Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 28th
Weekly Virtual Production Staff Meetings: Begin in March
MT Showcase Virtual Orientation: June 9th
In Person Rehearsal (MT Showcase/Obsidian Cabaret): Starts June 10th
Tech: Begins June 17th (MS); June 25 (MT) - TBC
Performances: June 27th-June 30th
Strike/Load Out: July 1st

COMPENSATION:

Flat Fee: $5,000. This fee will be broken down into payments and received biweekly.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please fill out the Google Form (link below) and submit your Cover Letter and Resume per the instructions inside the form by February 12th.

Production Supervisor Applicant Google Form: https://bit.ly/prod-sup-otf24

DURATION

Mar 14, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024

SALARY

$5,000.00 – $5,000.00 per gig

APPLY ONLINE

https://bit.ly/prod-sup-otf24