Production Assistant Program

Stage Management Assistantship

Time Frame: exact dates negotiable, approximately 15 weeks 

Parameters:

• Participate in the production process from rehearsals through execution in the theatre of the Fall Series.  Assist in studios and serve as second assistant stage manager in the theatre.
• In years when the company produces a Cullen Series - Assist in studios as needed for new works being created.  Serve as second assistant stage manager in theatre.  In non producing seasons where another company is presented – assist company being presented as needed, serve as runner for company.
• Assist Houston Ballet II Stage Manager as needed and serve as assistant stage manager for all Houston Ballet II performances.
• Learn the Houston Ballet archival video library system and assist in conversion, duplication and maintenance of library.
• Serve as second assistant stage manager during all Houston Ballet productions.  Duplicate a Houston Ballet Stage Manager score and learn to call the show from that score. 
• Assist in other areas of the production department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have completed at least 60 semester hours and / or be a Junior at their University by the start date of the assistantship.  Sophomore students may be considered in special circumstances.
• Candidate should have the ability to read and follow a piano score.
• Candidate should have a basic understanding of audio and video equipment.
• Candidate should have an understanding and appreciation for classical and contemporary dance.

Requirements:

Candidate should submit resume and 3 letters of reference no later than application deadline.

Compensation:

• Houston Ballet Production Assistants receive a weekly stipend of $200.00 per week for a total of $3,000 for the entire program.
• Houston Ballet does not pay travel or lodging expenses.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Houston Ballet Production Dept.
Attn: Intern Program
1921 W. Bell
Houston, TX 77019