Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract - Trickster Theatre
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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects
The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects
Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Photo Credits
Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre
Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre
Trickster Theatre is seeking a highly organized and hands–on Production Assistant to support our summer overhaul and preparation period. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical theatre work, organization, and behind‐the‐scenes production support in a fast‐paced touring environment.
The successful candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, inventory systems, costume and prop management, puppet care, digital updates, and support for training and documentation resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance, testing, repair, and organization of lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment
- Assist with digital upgrades for computers, software, and audio libraries
- Inventory, clean, repair, and organize costumes, props, and large-scale puppets
- Support updates to procedural manuals and training materials for staff and educators
- Assist with organizing touring rigs, storage systems, and production inventories
- Contribute to resource development for artist training programs and educational materials
Qualifications
- Experience or interest in technical theatre production or backstage operations
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable handling equipment, inventory systems, and physical tasks
- Experience with Google Workspace considered an asset
- Interest in theatre education, touring productions, and arts organizations
Ideal Candidate
This position is suited to someone who enjoys practical production work, organization, and supporting creative touring theatre environments.