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Merrill Arts Center
Production job
Merrill Arts Center hiring all positions for 2025-2026 Season - Open until filled
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HELP WANTED @The Merrill Arts Center:
Staff for Madeline's Christmas (annual musical) [10/6 - 12/14]
Director
Assistant Stage Manager
Choreographer
Vocal Music Director [We Use Tracks]
Designers
A children’s musical.
Rehearsal - Oct 6 - Nov 21, Mon-Fri Evenings. [The Loft Stage @East Ridge]
Load-in - Nov 22-26 [9:00am-9:00pm]
Tech - Dec 5 [6:00pm-10:00pm]
Performances - Dec 6-7 & 13-14 [Noon call for 2:00pm matinees]
Strike - Following Dec 14 show.
No calls during Thanksgiving weekend. Seeking all positions except Stage Manager.
Staff for the New Play Festival [1/3 - 3/3]
Director(s)
Stage Manager(s)
Rehearsal - Jan-Feb, 2 days selected by Director between Monday through Friday evenings.
Performances - Two shows between Feb 15 - 28, on Sat, Sun, or Mon assigned at the beginning of process.
Staff for a TBA Kids Play [2/7 - 5/3]
Director
Stage Manager
Designers
A children's play for ages 5-9.
Rehearsal - Feb 7 - Apr 25, Saturdays 9:30am - 12:00pm. [The Merrill Arts Center]
No rehearsal Spring Break (3/14)
Tech - Apr 18 [9:30am - 12:00pm]
Performances - Apr 25-26 & May 2-3 [Noon call for 2:00pm matinees]
Strike - Following May 3 show.
Staff for Rapunzel (children's production) [3/6 - 5/3]
Stage Manager
Designers
A children's play for ages 8-17.
Rehearsal - Mar 6 - Apr 11 Fridays 6:00pm - 8:30pm; Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm. [The Loft Stage @East Ridge]
No rehearsal Spring Break (3/9 - 3/13)
No Rehearsal Apr 3-4 (Easter Weekend).
Dry Tech - Apr 13-17 [Regular Rehearsal Apr 17 & 18]
Tech - Apr 20-24
Load-in - Sat Apr 11 and Apr 13-16 as needed.
Performances - Apr 25-26 & May 2-3 [Noon call for 2:00pm matinees]
Strike - Following May 3 show.
Staff for Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Jr. [6/15 - 8/2]
Stage Manager
Choreographer
Vocal Music Director [We Use Tracks]
Designers
A children's musical for ages 8-17.
Rehearsal - Jun 15 - Jul 16, Mon-Thu Evenings. 6:00pm-8:30pm [The Black Box @East Ridge]
Tech - Jul 20-24 6:00pm-10:30pm
Pickup Rehearsal - Jul 31 6:00pm-8:30pm
Load-in - Jul 11 9:00am-5:00pm and Jul 13-17 as needed.
Performances - Jul 25-26 & Aug 1-2 [Noon call for 2:00pm matinees]
Strike - Following Aug 2 show.
Staff for Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells [9/4 - 10/25]
Director
Stage Manager
Designers
A children's play for ages 8-17.
Rehearsal - Sep 4 - 26, Fridays 6:00pm - 8:30pm; Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm. [The Loft Stage @East Ridge]
Tech - Oct 12-16 6:00pm-10:30pm
Load-in - Oct 10-12 during the day as needed.
Performances - Oct 17-18 & 24-25 [Noon call for 2:00pm matinees]
Strike - Following Oct 25 show.
Staff for Alice By Heart [10/5 - 11/22]
Stage Manager
Vocal Music Director
Designers
A young adult production.
Rehearsal - Oct 5 - Nov 6, Mon-Fri 6:00pm - 10:00pm [The Merrill Arts Center]
Tech - Nov 9-12 6:00pm-10:30pm
Load-in - Nov 7-8 during the day as needed.
Performances - Nov 14-15 & 21-22
Strike - Following Oct 22 show.
Email resume, 3 references, and cover letter mentioning the positions you are seeking to barbe@merrillartscenter.org.
Positions include Director, Choreographer, Vocal Music Director (we use tracks, but a keyboard/piano are available too), Set Designer/Builder (with volunteer assistants if desired), Costumer, Props Designer, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Board Ops, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Technical Director/Coordinator. Positions range from $300 to $1500 Discussable on Experience. For individuals with the experience and stellar references to back it up, we may be able to pull more from other budget items. State your rate. We are rebuilding following the performance venue shutdowns, and cash is tight, but we are growing. Up to $200 per position per show available for mileage reimbursement to East Ridge High School in Woodbury.