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Now Hiring | Backstage + FOH Volunteers for MPhil Production w/ Simeon Moodoo [Closed]

Volunteer Coordinator: The National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Seeking: Usher(s), Wardrobe Assistant(s), Stage Hand(s)

Employment Status: Volunteer

For: Student Production

Institution: The University of the West indies

Course: MPhil in Cultural Studies

Job Summary:

The National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago is assisting one of it’s members – Simeon Moodoo in the staging of his thesis presentation for his MPhil in Cultural Studies. This production is an examination and is not open to the public. The audience members include examiners and supervisors. Further details on this project cannot be disclosed publicly. Any supplemental information required from/about NDATT can be provided accordingly.

Key Duties:

USHER(S)

  • Welcome and allow entry to guests based on list.
  • Ensure guests comply with the venue’s Covid-19 protocols.
  • Direct guests to their seats.
  • Ensure all guests leave the venue upon completion of the performance.

WARDROBE ASSISTANT(S)

  • Provide assistance to performers with the costumes before and during the run of the performance.

STAGE HAND(S)

  • Provide assistance to the Set Designer with the set, as well as the Stage Manager backstage during the performance.
  • Assist with offloading the set materials from the truck and loading-in the materials into the venue.
  • Assist with mounting and dismantling of the set.
  • Assist with loading-out the materials from the venue, onto the truck after the performance.
  • Assist backstage and onstage with the movement of props

NOTE: Volunteers will be provided with meals and refreshments. MUST wear ALL black. No prints, patterns, sleeveless, shorts, open toe shoes.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

No previous experience necessary. Appropriate training and guidance will be provided to volunteers

How to Apply:

Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP photo of themselves (No hats, sunglasses, masks or filters. You face must be clearly visible) along with the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address (the one you check often)
  • Resume/CV (optional)

Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th September, 2022 | 11:50PM

Commitment: Short Term Engagement (two days)

Key Dates:

  • Load In/Rehearsal: Monday 19th September,2022
  • Load Out/Performance: Tuesday 20th September, 2022

Venue: Little Carib Theatre

Additional Information: Volunteers will be provided with meals and refreshments on the days they are required.

This vacancy was submitted by: 	Safa Niamat-Ali

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