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The Public Theatre is an award-winning Equity theatre producing 5-6 shows per season. Each production takes a team of people to pull it off. If you love the arts, theatre, and enjoy working with motivated creatives, we want to hear from you!
Technical Director
Posted 9/14/2022
The Public Theatre, a 315-seat professional Equity theatre located in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Technical Director for their 2022-23 season.
This position begins immediately.
Persons applying must have broad technical skills, especially in scenic carpentry, and detailed knowledge of light and sound equipment. Leadership ability and strong organizational skills are a must.
Duties include responsibility for all technical aspects of the theatre, cost estimates, drafting, construction of sets, supervision of over-hires and crew, organization of shop and maintenance of theatre space and equipment.
Scenery and/or light design opportunities are available for the right candidate. The fees for designing are separate from salary.
Position runs thru the end of June 2023.
If this works out the position will start again in August of 2023 for the 2023-24 season.
Salary: $900 per week plus benefits.
Additional summer employment possible.
Send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and references to:
Send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and references to:
Christopher Schario, Artistic Director
31 Maple St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
Assistant to the Technical Director / Master Electrician
Posted 8/15/2022
The Public Theatre, a 315-seat professional Equity theatre located in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking an Assistant to the TD/Master Electrician for their 2022-23 season.
August 2022 – May 2023. A one-month extension through June 2023 is possible.
This position reports directly to the Technical Director and will assist the Technical Director as needed. The primary responsibilities are as Master Electrician. The theatre recently received a significant grant to upgrade lighting systems so the new Master Electrician will contribute input as to what is acquired.
This position will also be expected to work each show either in the booth or on the run crew. There is an additional stipend for these positions.
This position includes a starting salary of $750/week and the option to join our health insurance plan.
For the right candidate there are also opportunities for lighting design. Fees for designing are in addition to salary.
Send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and references to:
Christopher Schario, Artistic Director
31 Maple St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
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:
Christopher Schario, Artistic Director
31 Maple St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
Actors, please visit our Audition page.
Volunteers, please visit our Volunteer page.
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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The Public Theatre
31 Maple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Business: (207) 782-2211
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