Contract Opportunity – Production Manager

Morpheus Theatre is a Calgary-based community theatre company entering our 25^th season.  We produce four main productions each year at the Pumphouse Theatre, run a G&S Junior Theatre School program and various educational workshops for adults throughout the season.  Read more about us and our upcoming season at www.morpheustheatre.ca.

Morpheus Theatre is seeking a candidate with strong project management and technical theatre knowledge to fill the part-time position of Production Manager. This contract runs from July 23, 2019 to May 31, 2020 with the potential to renew.  The ideal candidate will have a desire to remain with the program for a few years.

It is expected that work will be primarily concentrated around our producing activities, with some planning work throughout the season. The Production Manager is required to attend all production meetings for the 4 main productions, which are typically scheduled bi-weekly, and be available for load-in to the theatre, throughout tech week and the performance run, as needed, and strike.  Tech weeks begin September 22, 2019, December 1, 2019, January 26, 2020, April 26, 2020, and May 3, 2020.

The contract fee is set at $4,000; payable $1,000 per main production.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work both independently and in close collaboration on tasks
• Be able to problem-solve calmly and effectively, including when under pressure
• Be a strong communicator, both in person and in writing
• Have experience with how to create a budget and track expenses
• Have knowledge of theatrical sound and lighting equipment
• Be able to participate ‘hands on’ in set ups and strikes
• Previous experience as a theatre technical director, production manager or running a venue is an asset

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Production Management and technical support for:
  • Morpheus Theatre’s 4 main productions
  • G&S Junior Theatre School performances (May 2020)
  • Assistance to Morpheus’ one-act play
• Reporting to the Artistic Director, ensure issues are escalated appropriately
• Attend and chair all production meetings
• Liaise between directors, stage managers and designers throughout rehearsals, runs, tech, and performances
• Sourcing, renting and purchasing materials as necessary for the productions
• Schedule and run tech days in the theatre space, ensuring there is adequate volunteers for light hangs and set load-in and strike
• Liaising with the venue
• Ensuring that the productions are aware of and complying to the requirements of the rental agreement.
• Providing technical assistance for productions as required
• Available on an on-call basis between load-in and strike to troubleshoot technical problems that may arise during the run of a show

We are committed to employment equity and diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We will happily provide training and opportunities for growth for the right candidate to be successful in this position.

If you have any questions or are interested in applying please email the Artistic Director at the address below.  Applications should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and your artistic practice.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:

               Sean Anderson
               Artistic Director
               Email: info@morpheustheatre.ca

Deadline for Applications: July 25, 2019

Contract Opportunity – Production Manager

Summer is nearly here, but we still have a workshop, auditions and a BBQ to go!

If you saw great work at our recent presentation of PRINCESS IDA (or any of our shows this year), we encourage you to nominate a performer, director or designer in recognition. Click HERE to honour our volunteers.

ANNOUNCING OUR 25th SILVER SEASON of Shows Worth Seeing!

Lend Me A Tenor – September 27 to October 5, 2019, By Ken Ludwig
Miracle on 34th Street – December 6 to 14, 2019, Adapted from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based on the 20th Century Fox movie Miracle on 34th Street
The Graduate – January 31 – February 15, 2020, Adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb & the screenplay by Calder Willingham & Buck Henr
The Pirates of Penzance –  May 1 – 16.  2020, By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

**Directors will be announced soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

June 8 –Masks Inside and Out with Steve Jarand – We all hide behind different versions of ourselves. The roles we play are temporary masks we wear. These masks help us navigate through our lives, yet revealing what lies underneath may feel too personal. But if we wear a real mask and play the game of disguise, honest expression turns our self-consciousness into an adventure. Showing something genuine from inside feels like a universal truth. It is a joy for us, and a gift to the audience. Fabulous Value!

June 9, 2:00 – 4:00 – Annual Appreciation BBQ – Join us for an afternoon of FREE BBQ, door prizes, socializing, and show reminiscing all hosted by our wonderful Board of Directors!  Show mementos will be available for pick up (cast photos, etc).  There will also be information on our new season, and how to get involved. At Home at Morpheus, 3512 5 Avenue NW

June 18, 19, 20 – Auditions for LEND ME A TENOR – More information coming soon!

June 22, 23 – Casino Fundraiser – Every 18 months or so the Alberta Government grants Morpheus Theatre a license to hold a casino as a fundraiser! These casinos bring in up to $70,000 or more for our use in putting on shows.  To make these casinos work we need to fill some 36-38 shifts – at roughly $2,000 per volunteer shift, this can be a great way to support Morpheus! If you would like to volunteer to be a BACK UP for shift or two, please sign up HERE!

June 30 – Early Bird Deadline for Silver Season Tickets – Download the order form HERE

CAT NOMINATIONS –  Nominations are always open! Visit the webpage HERE!

G&S SINGERS ON HIATUS – Our recreational community chorus has decided to take a break while we prepare for Ida. For questions, please contact the office.

RENTAL CHANGES COMING JULY 1 – In order to continue to provide quality, low cost rental space, we will be streamlining our rental process.  Stay tuned!

Happy New Year from all of us at Morpheus!  Make sure to keep in touch!

Follow us on Instagram @morpheustheatreyyc, find us on Facebook, and tweet us at @MorpheusTheatre. 

Have you Heard? 

Morpheus Theatre is seeking experienced and passionate DIRECTORS for our 2019/2020 season!  Details HERE

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a resume with related theatre experience/background to info@morpheustheatre.ca. Applicants do not need to submit for a specific show.

We also invite the community to make proposals for SHOWS to be produced during our 2019/2020 season.

We are looking for WELL-KNOWN SHOWS with HIGH AUDIENCE POTENTIAL that fall within our four show categories.  Ideally, the shows will appeal to a wide family audience (primarily 12 and up, although under 18 is not the target audience).

Please email letters of interest by January 31, 2019 to Sean Anderson, Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre at info@morpheustheatre.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS!

January 5 – G&S JR Theatre School RESUMES

January 6 – G&S Singers resumes – Join our non-audition chorus for laughter, patter and music!  

January 31 – Deadline for Submitting to Direct a show for 2019-2020. Click HERE for details.

FEBRUARY 1 – 9 – SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE – Our beloved bard is in a slump when we meet him, experiencing a stubborn case of writer’s block while producers demand pages.  He forces himself to the work, holding auditions for a play not yet written – and then he meets Viola de Lesseps, disguised as male actor Thomas Kent, and their world is turned upside down.  Buy tickets for the Calgary premiere HERE!

April 26 – May 11 – PRINCESS IDA – Check out the cast list HERE

May 6 – G&S JR JUNIOR performance

May 7 – G&S JR SENIOR performance

CAT NOMINATIONS –  Nominations are always open! Visit the webpage HERE

SPACE RENTAL – Morpheus is proud to offer a variety of arts spaces at reasonable rates.  More information here!

WORKSHOPS – Iam Coulter, our Workshop Director is preparing an exciting season of workshops! Check for updates HERE