Call For Volunteers!

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With the 2022 Bard’s Bus Tour less than a month away, Driftwood is looking for volunteers to help us out with greeting and ushering our audiences this summer!

Volunteers get to see our production of King Henry Five for free, and are an integral part of making the Bard’s Bus Tour happen. And because Driftwood is a registered charity, high school students can put volunteer work with us toward their community service hours.

If you’d like to volunteer for us this summer, please fill out this google form.

You’ll notice that we’re asking volunteers to sign up for an online orientation session in July to make sure everyone is filled in on how things will be working this year. The two date options are Wednesday, July 6th at 7pm, and Saturday, July 9th at 2pm. The sessions most likely won’t be more than 30 minutes long. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make it to one of these sessions, please indicate this on the sign-up form.

If you have any questions, please send an email to producer Ella Kohlmann at ekohlmann@driftwoodtheatre.com

Job Posting: Production Coordinator and Technician

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Summer is almost here and Driftwood is now looking for a Production Coordinator and Technician to begin work immediately in support of our summer Bard’s Bus Tour of William Shakespeare’s King Henry Five.

Under the guidance of the Producer and working in collaboration with the Technical Director and members of the production team, the Production Coordinator and Technician is responsible for coordinating all technical aspects of Driftwood’s summer season and supporting the daily set up, performance and strike of the Bard’s Bus Tour.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the production team to support the sourcing, build, purchase and/or rent of production elements including wardrobe, props, scenic, lighting and sound
  • Assist in the scheduling and execution of technical rehearsals
  • Assist with the training of artists and company members in the safe and timely set up and strike of all touring production elements
  • Coordinate and assist in all load ins, set ups, strikes and load outs during the tour
  • Support Front of House in welcoming guests to all performances

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • You have a high degree of motivation and professionalism
  • You love working with other people in supporting theatre production and performance
  • You have experience in and understanding of performing arts organizations
  • You have experience in and understanding of technical systems, including wireless lav and lighting
  • You can communicate and work productively and respectfully with artists, theatrical staff and the public
  • Having a full Class-G license and clear driving record is an asset

Salary/Job Details

  • Contract dates: Immediate start – August 28, 2022
  • This is a full-time position with some work remotely, technical rehearsals in Picton, and Toronto as point-of-origin during the tour
  • Salary: $800-$850/wk, and $135 per diem during overnight touring
  • This position may require evening and weekend work, and occasional travel.

To apply

  • Send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file to Jeremy Smith at jsmith@driftwoodtheatre.com
  • Due to the timing of this posting, applications will be considered as they arrive and we are encouraging candidates to reach out immediately