Hiring Information
The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is now hiring actors, technicians and musicians for it's 40th season of A Christmas Carol. Each company consists of 23 performers, 4 musicians, 6-7 technicians, a stage manager, and a production road manager. While on tour, per diem and all transportation and accommodations are provided.
The rehearsal period for the tours are held in Omaha, Nebraska at the Omaha Community Playhouse, beginning at the end of October/early November with the tour departing late November.
While under contract in Omaha, the Caravan provides housing and transportation to and from rehearsal. Transportation to and from the beginning and end of the contracts are the responsibility of the company member.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kate Whitecotton, Company Manager
kwhitecotton@omahaplayhouse.com
402-553-4890 x 135
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth Auditions for the 40th Anniversary Tour of A Christmas Carol will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, on August 4, 2018 at 11:00am.
Youth auditioning should be between the ages of 8 - 17 and under 5'0" tall.
Please prepare the following:
One Song (Musical Theatre)
Headshot and Resume
Sheet Music for prepared song
Please do not bring a CD. An accompianist will be provided at the audition. Sheet music is required.
If you are unable to make the auditions, please send in a video audition with headshot and resume to:
Kate Whitecotton, Company Manager
kwhitecotton@omahaplayhouse.com
402-553-4890 x 135
For additional audition or production information, contact Company Manager Kate Whitecotton at kwhitecotton@omahaplayhouse.com
Salary: $360/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
MUSICIAN JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Music Director/Pianist
Teach vocals to the cast
Accompany rehearsals while in Omaha
Mainstain musical aspects of the production(s)
Oversee musicians
Daily vocal Warm-Ups
Music notes to company as needed
Other related duties as assigned
Salary range: $450-$500/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Other Musicians
Instrumentation for the National Tour of A Christmas Carol include the following:
Bassoon
French Horn
Clarinet
Flute
Maintain integrity of performance
Adjust performance as instructed by the Music Director
Other related duties as assigned
Salary range: $350-$400/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Contract Dates
Rehearsals for Musical Director begin early November
Rehearsals for Musicians begin mid-November
Tour Departs Late-November and runs 4 - 6 weeks
Audition requirements
If requested for auditoin materials, send a YouTube or audio file to
kwhitecotton@omahaplayhouse.com.
-Two songs: one upbeat, one more solace
-Please do not send pre-recorded performances or recitals
TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Touring Road Manager
Manage company and production while on tour
Assist with hotel reservations prior to tour
Plan trip routing with bus, truck drivers
Manage company funds
Serve as a liason to Theatre sponsors and hotels
Prepare information form company members included a detailed road schedule
Assist Stage Manager and Technical Director in maintaining quality of performances
Salary Range: $600/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Touring Assistant Technical Director
Assist loading/unloading of truck
Assist backstage during the run of the show
Provide general assistace in all technical areas
Salary Ranges: $425/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Touring Lighting Director
Call ahead to venues for lighting specifications
Interpret original lighting design and adapt to each venue
Oversee local crew for focus at each venue
Program and operate light board for the show
Assist TD with other duties as directed
Salary Range: $575/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Touring Lead Costumer
Responsible for pulling costumes from exisiting wardrobe to remount show for tour
Responsible for assisting design staff with fittings and alterations
Responsible for loading/unloading costumes
Maintenance, repair, and laundry of all costumes and wigs
Set up dressing areas
Run quick changes
Assist in dressing when necessary
Salary Range: $450/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk
Touring General Technician
Assist loading/unloading of truck
As as one of two special effects operators moving Scrooge's bed.
*Due to bed dimensions, height/weight restrictions may apply*
Assist in maintaining set
Assist crew as needed with setting of stage
Assist in running crew as needed
Salary Range: $400/wk. Per Diem: $210/wk