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MISERY: Backstage Crew / Board Ops Openings
Posted 8/19/2025
Misery – Employment Dates: Oct 19 – Nov 9, 2025
The Public Theatre is looking for 3 people to work either backstage or in the technical booth for our upcoming production of Misery.
Backstage crew will be responsible for moving the set so a level of physical strength will be required.
Board Operators will be trained in the use of our system. It’s easy to learn. (Q-Lab/Nomad ETC)
All positions require attention to detail, and following through on all tasks in a timely manner as you will be working in a fast-paced setting surrounded by professional actors, stage managers, designers, and technical staff.
Each position is a three-week commitment paying a $900 stipend. These three crew positions will join the production team from our tech rehearsal on Oct 19 through the closing performance on Nov 9. You must be present at all performances unless otherwise negotiated. Each crew position also receives 2 complimentary tickets and invitations to the cast parties.
If you are interested in being interviewed to join our crew, please submit your contact information and a brief letter of interest. Email: Janet Mitchko.
Below are approximate time commitments for the crew positions for Misery:
Sun, Oct 19………… Tech day #1: approx 10 am -9:30 pm (dinner break 5-6:30)
Tue, Oct 21………… Tech day #2: approx 11:30 am – 10 pm (dinner break 5-6:30)
The Wed, Thursday and Friday afternoon schedule of this week may vary with possible fewer afternoon hours. However, the evenings will have 7:00 pm preview performances with a 5:30 pm crew call.
Wed, Oct 22……….. Tech day # 3 and 1st preview: approx noon to 9:15 pm (dinner 5-5:30) 7:00 PM Preview
Thu, Oct 23………… 2nd Preview: approx noon – 9:15 pm (dinner 5-5:30) 7:00 PM Preview
Fri, Oct 24 …………. Opening night. Afternoon rehearsal TBD, 5:30 – 9pm 7:00 PM Perf
Sat, Oct 25…………. 3:00 PM Perf: 1:30 pm -5 pm
Sun, Oct 26 ……….. 2:00 PM Perf: 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Student matinees are scheduled for Tues and Wed morning – if schools do not make reservations, these morning shows will be cancelled.
Tue, Oct 28………… 9:30 AM Perf: 8 am-11:30 am
Wed, Oct 29……….. 9:30 AM Perf: 8 am-11:30 am
Thu, Oct 30.………. 7:00 PM Perf: 5:30 pm – 9 pm If there are no student matinees this week, a brief brush up rehearsal will be held in the afternoon (approx 2:30 pm -4:30 pm) If we have a student show on Tues or Wed, Thursday hours will just be 5:30 pm -9:30 pm.
Fri, Oct 31………….. 7:00 PM Perf: 5:30 pm -9 pm
Sat, Nov 1………….. 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM Perfs: (TWO SHOW DAY!) 1:30 pm – 5 pm AND 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Sun, Nov 2…………. 2:00 PM Perf: 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Student matinees are scheduled for Wed and Thu morning – if schools do not make reservations, these shows will be cancelled.
Wed, Nov 5,……….. 9:30 AM Perf: 8 am-11:30 am
Thu, Nov 6.………… 9:30 AM Perf: 8 am-11:30 am If there are no student matinees this week, a brief brush-up rehearsal will be held in the afternoon (approx 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm) before the 7 pm evening show
7:00 PM Perf: 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Fri, Nov 7…………… 7:00 PM Perf: 5:30 pm -9 pm
Sat, Nov 8………….. 3:00 PM Perf: 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Sun, Nov 9…………. 2:00 PM Perf: Closing show. 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Designers
The Public Theatre is seeking resumes from New England based COSTUME, LIGHTING, and SET designers for consideration for future productions.
Designers are engaged show-to-show and paid a flat fee.
Send letter of interest, resume, and references to:
Janet Mitchko, Artistic Director
The Public Theatre
31 Maple St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
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The Public Theatre is a 315 seat Equity theatre in Central Maine. We operate under an SPT (category 9) contract with AEA. We have been voted “Best Theatre in Maine” seven years in a row by Down East Magazine Reader’s Choice Poll.
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