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Music Theatre of Wichita is currently preparing for its 39th summer season. Nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest summer musical theatres, MTW each year presents five lavish, full-scale Broadway musicals in the 2100-seat Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita.
Our backstage and onstage personnel represent a cross-section of some of the most talented theatre artists working in the field today. Major designers and directors from New York and other theatrical centers work hand in hand with the Music Theatre Tech Staff.
THE SHOWS AND PERFORMANCE DATES:
June 9 – 13
June 23 – 27 July 7 – 11
July 21 – 25 August 4 –8
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
MTW annually welcomes back many returning artists, both onstage and off, but the following areas may have openings in 2010:
ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR |
COSTUME SHOP ARTISTS
(cutters, drapers, stitchers, hair/wig) |
MASTER CARPENTER
(plus 3 carpenters and an intern) |
SHOPPER / BUYER / ACCOUNTANT |
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER
(plus electrician and intern) |
PROD. STAGE MANAGER (AEA)
(plus 2 assistants) |
SCENIC ARTISTS
(charge painter, 4 painters, intern) |
PROP MASTER
(plus craftsperson and intern) |
Note: We enjoy having our crew reflect the cultural and racial diversity that we celebrate in our country.
People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
DATES:
Construction, Paint and Costumes will all begin around May 22. Full staff should be working by May 29. A smaller crew of key personnel may begin earlier in May. Some may join later. All dates are flexible, pending artists’ schedules.
SHOPS:
All shops are located in the Century II Complex. They are air-conditioned, separate spaces, and are readily accessible to the stage of the Concert Hall. The paint shop includes a 26’ x 54’ motorized paint frame.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A chance to do "Broadway Quality" work, with excellent designers and directors. The budgets are sufficient, the space is modern and workable, and each year this theatre proves to be an unusually good network connection to other major theatre centers. Few theatres offer the quality of work we have here.
SALARIES:
| Department heads: |
$450/week minimum |
| Crew: |
$300/week minimum |
| Interns: |
$200/week |
Music Theatre of Wichita does not provide housing, however good housing is available at a reasonable cost, and within walking or biking distance. Interns are generally people who have worked as apprentices in previous summers.
HOW YOU MAY APPLY:
Fill out and return Application Form (download from this site) and resume and mail to:
Wayne Bryan, Producing Director
Music Theatre of Wichita
225 W. Douglas, Suite 202
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 265-3253 (phone)
(316) 265-8708 (fax)
OR email all information to
Painters, Props and Costume persons should be prepared to submit a portfolio upon request.
Your application should be received by MARCH 7, 2010,
as we anticipate offering contracts beginning April 1.
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