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Lycoming College is sponsoring the Summer Stock production of "Matilda" at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23.

The Community Arts Center (CAC) and Lycoming College Summer Stock located in Williamsport, PA produces one youth musical production each summer season utilizing professional artisans to create and build a thriving theatrical environment for High school aged performers to build community, comradery, and a love for the theatre. The Summer Stock Production team is looking for some great folks to hire to bring this production to life. See the postings below of available positions.

  • Scenic Carpenter / Stagehand

    Job Dates: June 8th - July 24th, 2023

    Residence Dates: Check in on Thursday, June 8, 2023, between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Departure is expected by noon on Monday, July 24, 2023.

    Pay: Stipend of $1,500 and housing. This is paid ½ on arrival and remainder at load out.

    Housing: Housing will be made available for the position for the duration of the stay in Williamsport at Lycoming College at no cost to the person filling the position.

    Summary: The Community Arts Center (CAC) and Lycoming College Summer Stock located in Williamsport, PA produces one youth musical production each summer season utilizing professional artisans to create and build a thriving theatrical environment for High school aged performers to build community, comradery, and a love for the theatre.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Work under the Productions Technical Director to help prepare, build, and modify scenery for the season.
    • Assist in the repair, medication, or building of any shop or theatre improvements.
    • Assist in production load in as needed.
    • Assist in run crew ad needed. Fly rail, general hand.
    • Other services to be performed on an “as needed” basis determined by and at the direction of the Production Manager.

    To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to summerstock@lycoming.edu with the job title in the subject line. Post offer criminal history background check and motor vehicle record check required.

    The duties associated with the position will require you to stand and sit for long periods of time, have both small and large motor skills, withstand repetitive movements of hands and arms for long periods of time, and to safety lift 50lbs by yourself. The position also requires the staff member to have the ability to consistently produce high quality work at sufficient speed, to create and maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner respectful to co-workers.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

  • Stitcher / Dresser / Wardrobe

    Job Dates: June 8th - July 24th, 2023

    Residence Dates: Check in on Thursday, June 8, 2023, between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Departure is expected by noon on Monday, July 24, 2023.

    Pay: Stipend of $1,500 and housing. This is paid ½ on arrival and remainder at load out.

    Housing: Housing will be made available for the position for the duration of the stay in Williamsport at Lycoming College at no cost to the person filling the position.

    Summary: The Community Arts Center (CAC) and Lycoming College Summer Stock located in Williamsport, PA produces one youth musical production each summer season utilizing professional artisans to create and build a thriving theatrical environment for High school aged performers to build community, comradery, and a love for the theatre.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Assist the Costume Shop Manager in the preparation and running of the Production. This includes building, altering, fitting, repairing, washing and general maintenance of costumes used by the production.
    • Work under the Wardrobe Supervisor as a dresser during the run of shows, prepping costumes and assisting in quick changes as needed.
    • Moving costume supplies into the Community Arts Center (CAC) and returning them to storage a the end of the season.
    • Assist with maintaining an inventory of costume stock throughout the production.
    • Maintain clean and safe workspace.

    Qualifications and Skills: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

    • 1+ years of experience working in costume shop
    • Proficiency in hand and machine sewing.

    To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to summerstock@lycoming.edu with the job title in the subject line. Post offer ACT 153 clearances required (criminal history background check, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprinting).

    The duties associated with the position will require you to stand and sit for long periods of time, have both small and large motor skills, withstand repetitive movements of hands and arms for long periods of time, and to safely lift 50lbs by yourself. The position also requires the staff member to have the ability to consistently produce high quality work at sufficient speed, to create and maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner respectful to co-workers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

  • Props Designer / Artisan / Run Crew

    Job Dates: May 1st - July 24th, 2023

    Weekly Zoom Production meetings May - June.

    Residence Dates: Check in on Thursday, June 8, 2023, between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Departure is expected by noon on Monday, July 24, 2023.

    Pay: Stipend of $1,500 and housing. This is paid ½ on arrival and remainder at load out.

    Housing: Housing will be made available for the position for the duration of the stay in Williamsport at Lycoming College at no cost to the person filling the position.

    Summary: The Community Arts Center (CAC) and Lycoming College Summer Stock located in Williamsport, PA produces one youth musical production each summer season utilizing professional artisans to create and build a thriving theatrical environment for High school aged performers to build community, comradery, and a love for the theatre.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Assist in the designing, preparation, building, modification, purchasing, and repairing of properties for the production.
    • Assist in load-in and load-out of the production.
    • Act as props run crew for production.
    • Assist in cleaning the properties area at the end of the production, including returning all stock to storage.
    • Assist with maintaining a prop inventory throughout the production.
    • Maintain a clean and safe working environment

    To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to summerstock@lycoming.edu with the job title in the subject line. Post offer ACT 153 clearances required (criminal history background check, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprinting).

    The duties associated with the position will require you to stand and sit for long periods of time, have both small and large motor skills, withstand repetitive movements of hands and arms for long periods of time, and to safely lift 50lbs by yourself. The position also requires the staff member to have the ability to consistently produce high quality work at sufficient speed, to create and maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner respectful to co-workers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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