Administrative Positions
Company Manager
Reporting to the Company Directors, the Mac-Haydn Theatre seeks a Company Manager to act as the principal liaison between creative, production and administrative teams. The role will include the provision of logistical support to creative and production staff, coordination of travel and housing and the onboarding of summer staff. Some conflict resolution will be required. Qualified candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, excellent organization skills and exercise a proactive, self-starting approach to assisting the company directors in the daily operations of the company.
The role is part time (20/hr) position and will also include additional remote preseason hours, compensated separately. Candidates local to the Chatham Area are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $500/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 27 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Managing Director
Email To Apply
Marketing Associate
Reporting to the Promotions & Patron Services Manager, the Marketing Associate will plan and implement the marketing and promotions activities for the 2024 Summer Season. This includes digital marketing and social media campaign planning and execution; website content updates; digital content creation; press releases and outreach; theater signage; publicity of special promotions; print advertising campaign execution; fundraising campaigns and strategies; general administrative support as assigned. Qualified candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and excellent organization skills.
The role is a full time position and will also include additional remote preseason hours, compensated separately. Candidates local to the Chatham Area are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $532.50/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 31 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Promotions and Patron Services Manager
Email To Apply
Stage Management Positions
Production Stage Manager
Works closely with all departments of the theater from management, cast and crew to volunteers to create a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. Excellent communication skills are required and candidates must be highly organized.
Compensation: $550/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 29 – Sep 18, 2024
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Duties will include:
- Lead the Stage Management team to effectively produce safe and high quality rehearsals and performances of each production.
- Maintaining show related paperwork including daily schedules, rehearsal and performance reports, run sheets, prop/cast tracking.
- Running all rehearsals and techs according to a set schedule.
- Devising Stage Management track for show run.
- Setting up performances space and assisting in breakdown post show as needed.
- Checking specific spaces and structures for cleanliness and safety.
- Performing preset responsibilities including props preset and overseeing all backstage activity when in performance.
- Calling technical cues during some performances as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
- Facilitating fight calls, brush-up and understudy rehearsals as required.
- Responding to performer and staff injuries and first aid needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Email To Apply
Assistant Stage Manager
Supports The Production Stage Manager, working closely with all departments of the theater from management, cast and crew to volunteers to create a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. Excellent communication skills are required and candidates must be highly organized.
Compensation: $515/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 31 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Production Stage Manager
Duties will include:
- Providing support to the Production Stage Manager in carrying out the following.
- Maintaining show related paperwork including daily schedules, rehearsal and performance reports, run sheets, prop/cast tracking.
- Running all rehearsals and techs according to a set schedule.
- Devising Stage Management track for show run.
- Setting up performances space and assisting in breakdown post show as needed.
- Checking specific spaces and structures for cleanliness and safety.
- Performing preset responsibilities including props preset and overseeing all backstage activity when in performance.
- Facilitating fight calls, brush-up and understudy rehearsals as required.
- Responding to performer and staff injuries and first aid needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Email To Apply
Costume Shop Positions
Costume Shop Manager / First Hand
Works directly with the Costume Designers to execute the patterning, building and fitting of all productions in the season. Applicants should be highly motivated and team oriented, with a strong background in costume construction (patterning, cutting, draping) and must be proficient with hand and machine sewing and alterations. Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Compensation: $650/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 29 – Sep 6, 2024 (Some Flexibility Available)
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Duties will include:
- Providing guidance on costume budget allocations.
- Managing and scheduling the costume shop team’s hours.
- Maintaining the shop inventory.
- Working with the Production Supervisor to manage show costume budgets.
Email To Apply
Costume Technician / Stitchers
Works directly with the Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designers to execute the building and fitting of all productions in the season. Applicants should be highly motivated and team oriented, with a strong background in costume construction and must be proficient with hand and machine (home and industrial) sewing, alterations, and flat patterning. Basic draping, dyeing, costume crafts, and millinery are all assets. Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Compensation: $500/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend provided.
Dates: May 31 – Sep 6, 2024 (Some Flexibility Available)
Reports To: Costume Shop Manager
Email To Apply
Set Shop Positions
Scenic Carpenters
Works directly with the Head Carpenter and Scenic Designers to execute the building and installation of all productions in the season. Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong background in scenic construction and must be proficient with hand and power tools, drafting, as well as basic scenic painting. Please indicate any knowledge and experience with electrics. Candidates must be able to lift at least 75 pounds and be comfortable working on ladders.
Compensation: $500/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 31 – Sep 6, 2024 (Some Flexibility Available)
Reports To: Head Carpenter
Email To Apply
Sound and Audiovisual Positions
Sound Mixer / A2
Works closely with the Sound and Audiovisual Department Manager, the Director and the Choreographers to implement the sound design and maintain all sound equipment. Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong background in digital console programming. Candidates should be familiar with Sennheiser and Shure wireless systems, qLab, and line by line mixing (familiar with a Yamaha TF5). Candidates should be comfortable mixing 16-20 wireless microphones as well as mixing a 5-7 piece orchestra. Candidates must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
Compensation: $525/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: June 7 – Sep 2, 2024
Reports To: Sound and Audiovisual Department Manager
Email To Apply
Wigs and Make-up Department Positions
Wigs and Make-Up Supervisor / Designer
Works closely with each production team throughout the summer to execute both contemporary and period specific styles as well as the running of shows with any necessary quick changes. Candidates must be very comfortable with the care, styling, and maintenance of lace front wigs of all hair textures, hair styling, and must possess a strong knowledge of theatrical make-up.
Compensation: $550/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 29 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Email To Apply
Wardrobe Department Positions
Wardrobe Supervisor
Oversees all wardrobe related activities during the season including costume maintenance, labeling, hanging and storage, costume preset, cleaning, pressing and steaming, maintaining inventory and restoring. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years experience working in professional wardrobe departments. Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Compensation: $575/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 29 – Sep 18, 2024
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Email To Apply
Wardrobe Assistant
Works with the Wardrobe Supervisor to execute all wardrobe related activities during the season including costume maintenance, labeling, hanging and storage, costume preset, cleaning, pressing and steaming, maintaining inventory and restoring. Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Compensation: $500/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: June 10 – Sep 9, 2024
Reports To: Wardrobe Supervisor
Email To Apply
Props Department Positions
Props Supervisor / Designer
Works directly with the Director, Choreographers, Scenic Designers and Production Supervisor to execute the building and acquisition of all props in the season. Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong background in Props construction, scenic construction and must be proficient with hand and power tools, upholstering, as well as basic scenic painting. Candidates must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
Compensation: $550/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 29 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Email To Apply
Music Department Positions
Mac-Haydn Theatre (Chatham, NY) is seeking the following instrumentalists for the upcoming 2024 summer season. In hopes of engaging with musicians in the Hudson Valley and Albany area, local artists are encouraged to apply. MHT is a wonderful place for those looking to build their resume, play a lot of music, gain experience, and build relationships with other musicians. Dates and titles for each position are listed below.
The Mac-Haydn is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a working environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable. We do not discriminate against any identity/expression, physical type/ability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or national origin.
Please submit a cover letter outlining related experience and a sample of your playing to music@machaydntheatre.org. Please include the instrument in the subject of your email. Your submission will be reviewed by the Music Supervisor who will contact select applicants for an interview.
Associate Music Director / Keys 2
Works directly with the Music Supervisor to coordinate all musical elements of the 6 Mainstage Productions and Showstoppers, including but not limited to: Preparing musical materials for Musicians, Cast and Production Teams; Rehearse and prepare the productions to performance readiness including programing keyboards; Perform as Keys 2 in the orchestra for all Mainstage Productions and Showstoppers performances; Perform and rehearse when required for auxiliary theater events and promotions.
The candidate may also have the opportunity to serve as Music Director for up to two Mainstage Productions.
Compensation: $550/wk – $600/wk. Housing & Travel Stipend.
Dates: May 31 – Sep 16, 2024
Reports To: Music Supervisor
Email To Apply
The Mac-Haydn is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a safe working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable. We do not discriminate against any identity/expression, physical type/ability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or national origin.
