NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE (NCT), a professional theatre for young audiences celebrating its 91st season, is seeking friendly and skilled theatre technicians to help fulfil the needs of productions by working as Production Overhire in our various shops.

Production Overhire opportunities are currently available for the following areas: Paints, props, lighting, audio, and costumes.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in their field(s) in order to best serve their shop area of focus to ensure a smooth and successful production for our young audiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Director of Production and Technical Director to help build or install the various scenic, costume, props, audio, or lighting elements of each production.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position will report directly to the Director of Production or the Technical Director (depending on shop area). The position is an integral member of the team in ensuring our shows are built on time, safely, and with a professional standard in mind. A knowledge of, and passion for the performing arts, especially theatre for young audiences is helpful, but not required.

Key attributes include drive, ingenuity, dedication, enthusiasm, humor, energy, and optimism. Being a self-starter is a must.

All Production Overhire workers receive credit in the playbill and are eligible for complimentary and discounted tickets to
productions.

Production Overhire is a Temporary Part-Time position with a starting pay rate of $17.00/hr. All offers ofemployment are contingent on successful background screening, reference check, and Covid-19 Vaccination Confirmation.

To submit your confidential application, please email careers@nashvillect.org with “Production Overhire” in the email subject line.

In your email, please include a brief overview of your skills and experience as well as your current resume in PDF format with your name as the filename.

Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered, nor will submissions sent via postal mail or fax.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review our website at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org prior to submitting materials for consideration. Early submission is encouraged.

No phone calls will be accepted or returned.

Thank you!

NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE (NCT), a professional theatre for young audiences celebrating its 92nd season, is seeking a friendly and skilled theatrical Head Carpenter/Props Artisan to help build and create shows for our 2023-2024 season. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in their field(s) in order to best serve the needs of shows, assist and take lead on scenic build and special projects, assist in show and shop maintenance, assist in NCT special projects, and help the theatre continue to fulfill it’s mission in bringing professional theatre to young audiences in Middle Tennessee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Works with the Technical Director to help build various scenic or prop elements for all productions
● Be a self-starter, team player, leader, and ability to stay on task is a must.
● Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds comfortably.
● Ability to work comfortably at heights.
● Shows skills in carpentry and woodworking; welding experience preferred but not required.
● Able to read shop drawings created in cad software and create cut lists, assemble, etc.
● Ability to collaborate with the TD and other team members to come up with solutions relating to scenery or props.
● Ability to lead a team efficiently when TD is unavailable.
● Able to follow safety protocols and work in a safe manner.
● Work as a team player and show courtesy towards other staff members.
● Assumes other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by Director of Production or Technical Director
● Ability to keep a consistent schedule and showing up on time is crucial.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position will report directly to the Technical Director. The position is an integral member of the team in ensuring our shows are built on time, safely, and with a professional standard in mind. A knowledge of, and passion for the performing arts, especially theatre for young audiences is helpful, but not  required. Key attributes include drive, ingenuity, dedication, enthusiasm, humor, energy, and optimism.

Head Carpenter/Props Artisan is a Full Time position with a yearly salary of $36,500 + benefits. All offers of employment are contingent on successful background screening, reference check, and Covid-19 Vaccination Confirmation.

To submit your confidential application, please email careers@nashvillect.org with “Head Carpenter/Props Artisan” in the email subject line. In your email, please include a brief overview of your skills and experience as well as your current resume and copy of your portfolio in PDF-format with your name as the filename.

NCT will reach out to conduct interviews with qualified candidates, no phone calls please. Multiple interviews may be required. An official offer to the qualified candidate will be made around May.

Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered, nor will submissions sent via postal mail or fax. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review our website at www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org prior to submitting materials for consideration. Early submission is encouraged. No phone calls will be accepted or returned. Thank you!

NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE (NCT), a professional theatre for young audiences celebrating its 92nd season, is seeking friendly and skilled theatrical Scenic, Costume, and Sound Designers for consideration in our 2023-2024 season as well as consideration for future seasons.

The successful candidate will have relevant design experience in their field(s) in order to best serve the design needs of shows, be integral during tech rehearsals, and overall help the theatre continue to fulfill its mission in bringing professional theatre to young audiences in Middle Tennessee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Ability to communicate effectively during design meetings and be an integral part of the design process
● Ability to meet design deadlines and adapt designs as necessary to budget or timeline constraints a must.
● Ability to consistently attend production meetings via zoom or in person.
● Ability to deliver final design renderings, shop drawings, etc. on time a must .
● Ability to give necessary team member rough designs, rehearsal cues, etc. in advance if deemed necessary by the Director of Production
● Commitment to collaborating with the Production team both virtually and in person to bring designs to reality.(Scheduling dark time, collaborating on design crossover elements, etc.)
● Ability to join in person for designer run, all tech rehearsals, and additional hours as needed to ensure the final product on stage is true to the design.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Designer positions report directly to the Director of Production. The position is an integral member of the team in ensuring our shows are built on time, safely, and with a professional standard in mind. A knowledge of, and passion for the performing arts, especially theatre for young audiences, is crucial. Key attributes include drive, ingenuity, creativity, collaboration, dedication, enthusiasm, humor, energy, and optimism.

Design positions are on a per show contract starting at $2,000 commensurate with experience and show size. NCT does not offer designer housing at this time but may make arrangements for the qualified candidate. All offers of employment are contingent on successful background screening, reference check, and Covid-19 Vaccination Confirmation.

To submit your confidential application, please email careers@nashvillect.org with “_____Designer” and your area of design in the email subject line. In your email, please include a brief overview of your skills and experience as well as your current resume and copy or link to your portfolio in PDF-format with your name as the filename.

NCT will reach out to conduct interviews with qualified candidates, no phone calls please. Multiple interviews may be required. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered, nor will submissions sent via postal mail or fax.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review our website at www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org prior to submitting materials for consideration. Early submission is encouraged. No phone calls will be accepted or returned. Thank you!

NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE (NCT), a professional theatre for young audiences celebrating its 92 nd season, is seeking a friendly and skilled theatrical Head Electrician/SM to help create shows for our 2023-2024 season.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in their field(s) in order to best serve the needs of shows, assist in show and shop maintenance, assist in special projects, and help the theatre continue to fulfill it’s mission in bringing professional theatre to young audiences in Middle Tennessee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Works with the Lighting Designer, Director of Production, and Technical Director to help coordinate, execute, and maintain lighting designs for productions.
● Be a self-starter, team player, leader, and ability to stay on task is a must.
● Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds comfortably.
● Ability to comfortably work at heights.
● Familiar with light write, ETC EOS consoles, and vector works.
● Ability to create hang and focus documentation to make lighting installation smooth
● Ability to keep accurate documentation of inventory, consumables, and keep stock up to date.
● Ability to troubleshoot DMX, ETC console, LED practicals, etc. a must.
● Familiarity with wiring and programming LED tape, tubing, pucks, etc a must.
● Working knowledge of Qlab preferred.
● Ability to stage manage small shows with a small cast
● Ability to take on other tasks as assigned by the TD or Director of Production

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position will report directly to the Technical Director and Director of Production. The position is an integral member of the team in ensuring our shows are ready to open on time, safely, and with a professional standard in mind. A knowledge of, and passion for the performing arts, especially theatre for young audiences is helpful, but not required. Key attributes include drive, ingenuity, dedication, enthusiasm, humor, energy, and optimism.

This position also includes the opportunity to design shows for our education department and stage manage smaller black box shows in our season.

Head Electrician is a Full Time position with a yearly salary of $36,500 + benefits.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful background screening, reference check, and Covid-19 Vaccination Confirmation.

To submit your confidential application, please email careers@nashvillect.org with “Head Electrician” in the email subject line. In your email, please include a brief overview of your skills and experience as well as your current resume and copy of your portfolio in PDF-format with your name as the filename.

Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered, nor will submissions sent via postal mail or fax. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review our website at www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org prior to submitting materials for consideration. Early submission is encouraged. No phone calls will be accepted or returned. Thank you!