OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.
Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences that are as diverse and vibrant as the city of Houston.
Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and Alley’s leadership team are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of the Theatre’s programming and operations. We are conscious about fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves. We embrace differences and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
The Alley Theatre seeks local theatre technicians to fill overhire crew positions. These positions are hourly, eligible for over time and hired on a per-show basis. Overhire Production Assistants may be contracted for the rehearsal process only or for through the entire run of show. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work in team-focused environments, and a desire to immerse themselves in the technical theatre process. The Alley guarantees a minimum of 32 hours per regular eight show week for all run crew positions, with an average of 50 hours during tech week.
HOURLY: $15/HR Minimum
JOB STATEMENT:
Production Assistants are non-union members of the stage management team, actively assisting, supporting and coordinating during pre-production, rehearsals, performances, production related meetings and events as determined by the Production Stage Manager, and AEA Stage Managers.
JOB DUTIES:
- Attend daily rehearsals and performances as assigned.
- Assist the AEA Stage Managers in performing assigned tasks required during the pre-production, rehearsal and performance processes.
- Work alongside stage managers, Stage Supervisor and Wardrobe Supervisor assisting with running and coordination of rehearsals and performances as assigned.
- Study and understand the LORT collective bargaining agreement with Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the union of professional actors and stage managers.
- Act in concert with the theatre’s safety policies, including adherence to the Alley Theatre’s current COVID-19 Safety Plan.
- Actively engage in education and development of anti-oppressive and inclusive practices and policies backstage and theatre-wide.
- Perform related duties as required by the Production Stage Manager
In addition to the duties listed above, the Alley Theatre expects the following of each employee: adheres to theatre’s policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Alley Theatre events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
