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Job Description / Duties

Have you ever wanted to be a part of the production process for the Stratford Festival? If so, we are currently looking to expand our call list of Light Walkers with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities:
•Walking and/or standing on stage during lighting cue sessions while the Lighting Designer builds lighting looks for each production. You will need to become familiar with the following theatrical terms: Stage Left, Stage Right, Upstage, Downstage, On Stage, and Off Stage.
•Wearing shades of clothing as specifically requested in advance by the Stage Management Office on behalf of the Lighting Designer
•Wearing comfortable, closed-toed, indoor shoes that will not scuff the stage

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
•Lives in Stratford or the surrounding area; or can commute from a longer distance
•Ability to stand for extended periods of time
•Attentive listener and follows instructions

Additional Information

This part-time casual seasonal position is located in Stratford, Ontario and successful candidates will be called as needed between late March and early August.

Hourly Rate: $15.00

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at least five business days prior to start date. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Salary: Hourly Rate: $15.00

Contact Information

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by completing the online application form below by 5:00pm March 18, 2022.

Online Application Form: https://airtable.com/shrl9pi511cLZmtbP

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.