Call for Production Roles

The Gentleman Clothier by Norm Foster

SHOW DATES & REHEARSALS
Evenings April 23, 24, 30 and May 1 at 8pm.
Matinees April 25, 26, May 2 and 3 at 2pm.

Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays 7-9:30pm and Sundays 1-5pm.

Please submit your Expression of Interest by January 23, 2026 for the following positions:

Set Designer

  • Collaborates with Director on establishing a set design.
    NOTE: On this set we are specifically looking for “out of the box” thinking when it comes to the layout of the set. This can include changing where audience sits and the positioning of the set in the room.

  • Creates a Marquette (a scale model) to communicate the final “look” of the set

  • Creates a set of accurate drawings for the builders

  • Creates drawings for props/furnishings coordinator

  • Attends first production meeting and presents design concept

  • Works with set construction team

  • Works within a budget

Set Decorator

  • Require one person to oversee set painting and set decoration. This person could be part of the main production team.

  • Work with Director to decide on colour palettes and tone of decoration

  • Set timelines for completion of painting and set decoration

  • Source set design pieces from thrift shops, cast/production crew, etc..

  • Assist with setup and teardown

  • Help return borrowed items.

Set Construction

  • Interprets the set designer’s drawing into the reality of a set

  • Builds scenic elements

  • Manages and direct the building crew

  • Attends set-up and tear town

  • Makes touch ups and repairs to set during show week

  • Works within a budget

Props Manager

  • Collaborates with set decoration and stage manager

  • Builds, borrows, rents props or furnishings based on prop list provided by stage manager

  • Attend production meetings

  • Supplies rehearsal props and/or furnishings

  • Attends a table read and ongoing rehearsals to better understand prop needs.

  • Organizes props backstage and ensures stage manager knows how all props work

  • Attends load-in and set-up, dress rehearsals, etc.

  • Arranges to replenish or repair props and/or furnishings during the run

Costume Designer

  • Source costumes for 2 time periods for all actors

  • Need to source/design period accurate costumes for 1800s London

  • Take measurements of all cast members and collects a list of needed costumes.

  • Sews costumes if necessary (or works with someone who sews)

  • Attend production meetings

  • Supply rehearsal costumes

  • Attends costume parade, dress rehearsals, etc.

  • Coordinates dressers for costume changes

  • Arranges to repair and clean costumes during the run

  • Supervises returns of any borrowed costumes or accessories

  • Works within a budget

Sound Designer

  • Collaborates with director on establishing a sound
    NOTE: There are not a lot of sound effects called for in the script, so the design is more about soundscapes and ambient music.

  • Works with Stage manager to create a sound plot (speaker location, etc.).

  • Creates the sound effects on computer

  • Attends rehearsals later in rehearsal schedule when sound cues are being used and created cue sheet

  • Coordinates rental of additional sound equipment

  • Attends load-in, sound system set-up, level set and dress rehearsals.

  • Is available to run the sound board during performances or train an operator to do so.

Lighting Designer

  • Collaborates with Director on establishing a lighting design

  • Creates a lighting plot, ground and elevation plan

  • Creates cue sheets

  • May attend production meetings

  • Coordinates rental of additional lighting equipment in conjunction with Producers

  • Attends load-in, lighting hang, lighting focus, level set, dress rehearsals, etc.

  • Is available to run the lighting board during performances or train an operator to do so.

  • Takes responsibility for lighting at tear down.

  • Works within a budget

Makeup and Hair

  • Collaborates with Director/Costumer Designer on establishing a make-up/hair design

  • Could create colour sketches or photos with ideas for make-up/hair that communicates the final “look” of characters

  • Buys make-up/hair products in conjunction with producer

  • Attend rehearsal to meet actors and understand character’s make-up and hair needs.

  • Attends tech, dress rehearsals, and performances (or coordinates make-up artists for

    performances in conjunction with producers

  • Arranges to replenish make-up/hair supplies in conjunction with producers

  • Disinfects make-up after each show and before packing away (can use spray alcohol)

  • Works within a budget

House Manager

  • House manager is in charge of the audience and the house

  • Arrange for and provide a list/schedule of ushers and their duties

  • Purchase/arrange for food and beverages for audience concessions

  • Make and clean up concession stand for each performance

Publicity/Marketing

  • Works with a Publicity/Marketing team

  • Plans and implements a publicity strategy that incites interest and excitement in the public through posters, promotional flyers, advertisements, social media, press, etc.

  • Liaises with the media through press releases

  • Arranges interviews

  • Sets up photo shoots

  • Prepares press releases

  • Posts on social media including community calendars, Facebook, web site, etc.

  • Works with the producer regarding the presentation of publicity materials

  • Works within a budget

  • Works with photographer and stage manager to obtain photos

Please submit your Expression of Interest by January 23, 2026 by 5pm.