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About the Project: Cryptophasia is an original passion project produced by local actors and theatre teachers, Aspen and Ashley Somers. We founded Stagebugz Theatre in 2021 as a 501(c)3 with the mission of creating uplifting, accessible theatre education for children, and Cryptophasia is our first community-based production with the hope to expand into an ongoing program that offers local theatre professionals a place to share their voices and pursue their own projects. This is not a project intended to make a profit for the organization or the producers, rather to bring together a group of enthusiastic creatives who want to collaborate on creating a meaningful piece of theatre.

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Dates: 

***See positions for specific time commitment details.

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Rehearsals will generally be held weekday evenings and/or Saturday daytimes, June 22nd-July 18th. Exact dates and times for rehearsals will be scheduled around production team’s availability.

 

Production meetings will begin in May and be held approximately every two weeks, depending on team’s availability. 

 

Tech/dress rehearsals will be held July 20th-22nd, with performances July 23rd-26th.

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Positions:

*This production will be a collaborative team effort and positions may be altered to fit individual interests and expertise. Artists who are interested/experienced in multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply.

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Assistant Stage Manager/Crew Lead-  Responsible for assisting the stage manager in taking rehearsal and blocking notes; tracking set, costume, and prop needs and assisting with procurement; assisting with theatre load-in and daily re-setting of front and back of house, and leading backstage management and set changes during tech week and performances. Must be available for all tech rehearsals and performances (July 20th-26th); attendance at other rehearsals is flexible.

PAY: Portion of profits dependent on production netting a profit

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Design Collaborators- Seeking lighting, set, and costume/props designers to help create and manage minimalistic designs that serve the show’s needs while working with a limited budget and truncated tech rehearsal schedule. Students and professionals are welcome to apply. Minimal time commitment required (3-4 rehearsals plus virtual production meetings)

PAY: Portion of profits dependent on production netting a profit

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Front of House/Volunteer Manager- Responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations during performances, such as box office, concessions, and guest safety, as well as managing volunteers helping with front-of-house needs. Minimal time commitment required (must be available during performances July 23rd-26th).

PAY: Portion of profits dependent on production netting a profit

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Marketing and Outreach Coordinator- Will spearhead marketing efforts through developing creative marketing ideas, taking behind-the-scenes pictures and videos, distributing marketing materials, and reaching out to potential sponsors. Minimal time commitment required (2-3 rehearsals plus virtual production meetings); this is a primarily remote position.

PAY: Portion of profits dependent on production netting a profit

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Marketing and Outreach Team- Will assist coordinator in developing creative marketing ideas, taking behind-the-scenes pictures and videos, distributing marketing materials, and reaching out to potential sponsors. Minimal time commitment required; this is a primarily remote position.

PAY: Free food and complimentary show tickets

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Tech Crew- Assist with theatre load-in, basic set construction needs, board operations, and/or backstage run crew during performances. Positions primarily available the week of July 20th-26th.

PAY: Free food and complimentary show tickets

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Actors- Audition announcement coming soon. For character breakdown, visit www.stagebugztheatre.com/auditions.

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