Stage Manager, Costume and Props Designer, and other roles for Two Big Black Bags mainstage

About the project and the company

About the project and the company

eSe Teatro is looking for  Stage Manager, a Costume Designer, a Set Builder, a Board Op and a Marketing Coordinator for our next main stage production, Two Big Black Bags, written and directed by Julieta Vitullo.

About eSe Teatro:

Our Mission

Empowering local Latin@ artists to create, produce and promote professional theater in English, Spanish, bilingual and Spanglish. Providing a voice for Latino and Latina artists as well as communities by sharing culturally and socially relevant stories through our innovative programming, workshops, and initiatives.

Our Philosophy

Founded in 2010, eSe Teatro honors self-definition and inclusion, striving to represent everyone within our Latinidad and beyond. Our affiliated artists range from immigrants to U.S. born, Spanish-speaking and non Spanish-speaking, representing cultures and heritages from all over The Americas and Caribbean.

Our Work

​Exploring language, shared history, and cultural roots, through adaptations of classics as well as new works and script development.

About the play

James, an Argentine veteran of the Malvinas/Falklands War, wakes one morning to a big surprise in his living room: two big black bags containing ten million dollars. Determined to turn his life around, James embarks on an adventure from Seattle to South America. But is he willing to face the ghosts of his past in order to transform his future?
Based on an overlooked but deeply significant moment in Latin American history, this new fast-paced drama by Julieta Vitullo draws on music, movement, and magical realism to craft a universal story about the devastating effects of violence and the long and winding road to healing and redemption.

Written and directed by Julieta Vitullo

Rehearsal schedule (subject to change):

First table read: July 27 6:00pm at Radford Apartments near Magnuson Park

Aug 1- Sept 10: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm-10:30pm and Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm at Radford Apartments near Magnuson Park

Sept 11-13: load in, focusing and cueing — Actors may be called on Sept 12

Sept 14, 16 & 17: actors rehearsals in space

Sept 18-19: cue to cue, full runs with tech & notes

Sept 20 dress rehearsal

Performances:

Sept 21 PWYW preview Thursday
Sept 22-24 performances (3) Friday-Saturday, Sunday
Sept 29-Oct 1 performances (3) Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Oct 6-8 performances (3) Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Sept 13-15 performances (3) Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Job Description

Designers and staff: Costume & props designer Stage Manager Set Builder Board operator Marketing Coordinator Pay: Designers receive a $600 stipend (materials budget is separate) Stage Manager receives a $1500 stipend Set Builder receives $15-18/hour DOE. (Amount of hours will be estimated once Set Designer completes design) Marketing Coordinator $600 Board operator receives a $200 stipend and must attend rehearsals during tech week and be able to all work all performances

Required Qualifications

Stage Manager: Work closely with the Director and Assistant Director in creating the Director's vision for the show. Assist Director in creating a rehearsal schedule for ensemble and coordinate attendance of understudies. Arrive early to prepare rehearsal and performance space. Take line and blocking notes. Attend all rehearsals, performances, and production meetings. Responsible for rehearsal and performance call to cast and production team. Send out announcements, rehearsal, and performance reports to the production team and actors communicating important notes. Run tech week along with Director. Call the show during the tech run, dress rehearsals, and performances. Other standard stage manager duties as needed. Good understanding of stage management and SM experience required. Organization and good communication skills. Ability to work well with the cast and production team. Reliable transportation to and from rehearsal and performance locations. Costume & Props Designer: The Costume and Props designer will work with the Director to come up with a vision and create costumes and props for the production. Create a prop run sheet and labeling of props as necessary and in coordination with the Stage Manager.