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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

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): Head of Stage – Vertigo Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Head of Stage – Vertigo Theatre

Head of Stage – 42 Week Full Time Contract

About Vertigo Theatre
Vertigo Theatre is a premiere cultural institution in Calgary and has entertained audiences for over 45 years with high-quality programming. It is the only theatre in North America programming a season based entirely in the intrigue and mystery genre. Located at the base of the Calgary Tower, the Vertigo complex is home to our administration, ticket offices, and two performance venues. Vertigo aims to thrill, entertain, and challenge by creating theatre that ignites the curiosity of our community. We are dedicated to the revitalization of the mystery theatre genre and to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of arts leaders.

About the Position
Vertigo Theatre is seeking an individual for the position of Head of Stage for the 2023-2024 season. Reporting to the Technical Director and the Production and Facility Manager, the Head of Stage will be primarily responsible for onstage scenery, rigging, carpentry, and maintenance.
The successful candidate will be a highly-motivated individual who enjoys being involved in all aspects of productions, while taking ownership over the on‑stage aspects.
The ideal candidate has a passion for theatre and is a team member who works with designers, technicians, and management to realize the vision for the production.

Responsibilities

• Delivering materials to the carpenter and picking up the set, as required.
• Loading in the set and running the set install.
• Working on productions during tech week.
• Completing show notes during the run of productions, as required.
• Booking and supervising casual crews as required.
• Assisting the Technical Director and Head of Props with the build of any special effects and electrical devices including but not limited to blood, gunshots, appearing/disappearing, rigging, atmospheric effects, flame, and pyrotechnics.
• Assisting the Playhouse Technician with show duties such as preshow checks and sweeping and mopping the stage.
• Running show tracks as required.
• Additional duties may include assisting with lighting, sound, and projection.
• Ensuring the safety of the workplace by helping to establish and enforce all health, security, and safety policies and procedures.
• Keeping the Vertigo shop in good order, including maintenance of the tools and keeping the space clean and tidy.
• Ordering materials for the shop and sets as required.
• Assisting with maintenance in the theatre.
• Assisting with other maintenance tasks in the Vertigo Theatre facility as required.

Skills and Requirements

• Scenic Carpentry skills
• Knowledge of all departments of theatre production
• Technical skills in stage carpentry, rigging, lighting, sound, projections, and special effects
• Experience leading and supervising a crew
• Experience working with Designers and Directors
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Troubleshooting, creative prob