About the Role
PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and gender identity, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with A.L.T, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin.
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools. This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.
** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**
TIMELINE
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by September 18, 2023 for first consideration.
Rehearsals begin: October 2, 2023
First Performance Date: October 10, 2023
Current Ending Contract Date: November 19, 2023
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
Please send resume and cover letter to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).
Requirements
EXPECTATIONS
The Company Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality company management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the artists, aligns external scheduling, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a given.
Additional expectations: The Company Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the primary contact at each school location and Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services for tour purposes. During the performance they will run front of house and give a pre-show speech. Company Manager will consolidate reports for ALT reporting, and help the process and production in other ways, as needed. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that Company Manager will facilitate.
ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way.
COMPENSATION
This is a seven-week contract at $1,000/week. Potential extension of tour is in consideration.
Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered. Company Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. During the rehearsal period Company Manager will be provided accommodations. If accommodations are required, pay will be $500 for the week.
Successful background check will be required for this position.
For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.
TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. To ensure flexibility with the needs of tour company members, sleeping arrangements on tour are made by tour company members - led by Company Manager.
SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by September 18, 2023 for first consideration.
Rehearsals begin: October 2, 2023
First Performance Date: October 10, 2023
Current Ending Contract Date: November 19, 2023
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
Please send resume and cover letter to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).
About the Company
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.