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Type: Part-Time
Reports to: Box Office Manager
Work Location: Downtown Baltimore
Schedule: Evenings and weekends required
Job Description:
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) bartender is a part-time, hourly position with tips and works for the Box Office Manager. CSC has two bars that are in operation simultaneously before and during events and performances. Bartenders are public representatives for the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and as such must provide the best in customer service to our patrons. Bartenders for CSC are punctual, courteous, organized and must work well under pressure with a smile. No mixed-drink prep or knowledge required.
Key Responsibilities
- Make sure the bar, the back bar and supply are clean and uncluttered.
- Prep bars for upcoming events and performances by setting up the bar to sell concessions: soda, snacks, coffee and alcoholic drinks. Before doors open the bartender must: make coffee ahead of time, stock all fridges and snack baskets from the supply closets and set out CSC merchandise for sale. The bartender will notify the Box Office Manager of any product or supplies that are running low or are out of stock.
- Before, during and after the performances and events, the bartender will quickly retrieve and pour drinks that the patrons request in addition to any snacks they may want.
- The bartender will quickly and accurately ring up all patron sales; credit card or cash sales.
- The bartender will make sure that anyone requesting an alcoholic beverage is 21 years of age or older by asking for the proper identification.
- The bartender will keep their bar clean and tidy during their shift. They will also clean up the bar and clear it off before leaving for the night.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Previous retail and/or bartending experience preferred but not required.
- Experience with handling cash and cash registers preferred experience with Square a plus.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- The schedule will be mostly evenings and weekends; must have a flexible schedule.
Applications Instructions
Submit resumes to jobs@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information about CSC, please explore this website. No phones calls, please.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Pam Forton, Senior House Managerr
Work Location: Downtown Baltimore
Schedule: Evenings and weekends, Shift-based
Job Description:
House Mangers welcome the public to the theatre and oversee their safety and well-being before, during, and immediately after the show. They answer questions, listen to patrons' compliments and concerns, and make audience members feel welcome.
The front-of-house staff may be the only representatives of the theatre that patrons interact with on a regular basis, so their roles are of prime importance.
Key duties of the house manager may include: Setting up the house for arrival of audience, coordinating building opening times on show nights with stage manager; orienting and training all volunteers; explaining how tickets are to be taken and where they are to be stored; checking rest rooms after intermission and at end of night; cleaning house area and restocking supplies; along with the stage manager, ensure all lights are turned off after each show and all doors are locked, and that no water is left running.
- The house manager trains, and supervises the ushers, who take tickets and lead patrons to their seats. This means making sure that ushers have a sense of the seating scheme, so that they can lead patrons to their seats in the quickest feasible way. Some ushers may be assigned to scan tickets, check vaccination records, hand out programs, or parking vouchers. Ushers must also be made familiar with the latecomer's policy. The house manager makes sure that ushers have whatever supplies are needed for their job, such as a flashlight.
- If there are programs to be handed out prior to the performance, the house manager makes sure that the right number is available. The house manager does a pre-show walk-through of the lobby and seating area to verify that the house is clean and presentable for the audience. If there are signs or notices relevant to a particular show, such as "no flash photography" or "no use of cell phones" the house manager makes sure those signs are in place.
- The house manager is responsible for the safety of the audience, in case of an emergency, like a fire or tornado, and should know what steps to take to either evacuate the audience members or secure them in place. The ushers should also be instructed in emergency procedures, particularly where various escape routes are located.
- The house manager works closely with the box office manager. If there is a dispute about tickets -- for example, if a patron mistakes the date on her ticket and shows up on the wrong night, the house manager will work with the box office manager to resolve the situation. If there is a waiting list, the house manager coordinates with the box office manager to determine which audience members will be seated.
- The house manager confirms showtime with the stage manager. If there are latecomers, and a need to delay the start of the show, the house manager alerts the stage manager, who is managing the production as it happens. If some of the stage action takes place in and around where the audience is seated, the house manager makes sure that the aisles are clear of people's feet or their belongings
- The house manager fills out and distributes nightly house reports to the appropriate parties for each production as well as reviewing other house reports to make note of procedural changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service from front-of-house staff.
- Provides excellent patron experience at all performances.
- Maintains the appearance of the lobby and all public areas; communicates any maintenance needs as necessary in nightly reports to ensure a clean environment.
- Resolves conflicts with any patron issues.
- Coordinates performance timelines with stage management, including preshow chat, curtain speeches, and intermission.
- Maintains ticket-scanning equipment, hearing impaired devices, and walkie-talkies for communicating with stage manager
- Completes and distributes house report for each performance, if required.
- Provides leadership in emergency situations, including fire alarm and inclement weather warnings.
- Works to ensure all house management needs are met.
Qualifications:
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Education: High School Diploma
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Experience: 2 years of customer service, Theatre and/or Non-Profit experience recommended.
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Technology/Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office, comfortable working with smart phone technology.
Applications Instructions
Submit resumes to jobs@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information about CSC, please explore this website. No phones calls, please.
There are no opportunities available at this time. Please check back in the future.
There are no opportunities available at this time. Please check back in the future.
There are no opportunities available at this time. Please check back in the future.
Auditions for Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare Beyond 2024 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Seamus Miller.
More information about CSC’s Shakespeare Beyond initiative can be found here: Shakespeare Beyond – Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare Beyond is a traveling show that will have performances throughout Maryland. Our Shakespeare Wagon transforms into a stage, with full tech, as we go location to location. We travel to parks and other public spaces, and as such all performances will be outside. The Shakespeare Wagon can contain the materials needed for performances, but transportation to and from performance sites is up to the actors.
As we build the Shakespeare Beyond company for 2024, we are looking to create a cast made up mostly of actor/technicians. Set up and break down of the Wagon, set, lights, sound, and costumes, will be the responsibility of the cast we hope to put together. A few actors in the Company will only have actor duties.
Seeking actors for the following roles:
Please note, the gender indicated next to the character name is the gender of the character. Actors of any gender and gender expression will be considered for all roles.
HELENA & PEASEBLOSSOM: 20's-30's, Female, Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus.
HERMIA & MUSTARDSEED: 20's-30's, Female, Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus.
LYSANDER: 20's-30's, Male, Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus.
QUINCE (MOONSHINE) & MOTH: 30’s-60’s, Male or Female, Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus
PUCK & PHILOSTRATE: Any Age, Any Gender, Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus.
EGEUS & SNOUT (WALL): 30's-60's, Male or Female. Singing & Musical Abilities are a plus.
Rehearsals: When and Where
Rehearsals begin June 3. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday, 6pm-10pm and Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm. Fridays are off. The tech week schedule will be 3pm-11pm. The tentative tech week schedule is June 24-29. Most rehearsals will take place at our downtown Baltimore theater space. Some rehearsals will take place at Carroll Park.
Some performance locations are TBD. Currently, we have sites in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Montgomery County. Performances will be during the month of July, including weeknights and weekends. We may book performances as late as August 3, but no later. We hope to secure two locations per week, two days at each location. Showtime is 7:30pm
For actor/techs, the performance day schedule will be 3pm-11pm. For actors, the performance day schedule will be 6:30pm-10pm.
Compensation
Actor/techs will receive $350 per week for the first three weeks of rehearsals and then receive $700 per week once the daily schedule extends and tech duties start.
Actors will receive $350 per week for the duration of the contract.
Auditions
Auditions will be held in our downtown Baltimore space on…
- Monday, March 4, 6pm-10pm
- Saturday, March 9, 10am-2pm
We will not be holding callbacks for this show.
Please prepare a Shakespeare monologue that is 2 minutes or less. If you sing or play an instrument, please share that talent as well. If you wish to sing, please note that no accompaniment will be provided.
Some roles have been precast.
If you would like to sign up for an audition slot for A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Shakespeare Beyond 2024, please send an email to auditions@chesapeakeshakespeare.com with the subject line Shakespeare Beyond 2024. Please indicate if you have a preferred day and time. Auditions are by appointment only. No phone calls please.
PERFORMANCE USHER: This is the most common volunteer option. Help us welcome in our patrons to both our Downtown Theatre on Calvert Street, and our summer outdoor venue at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD. Duties for the downtown location include but are not limited to scanning tickets, checking vaccination or health records, showing patrons to their seats, handing out parking vouchers and wine slips, and greeting our patrons as they arrive. At our outdoor location, we also ask volunteers that are able to help set up and take down folding chairs for each performance.
EDUCATION EVENTS: Assist the education team as they usher in Baltimore area students for our 10am student matinees. These events are not ticketed and are set up in accordance with school curriculum to introduce young audiences to the magic of Shakespeare. Performances are often only 90 minutes and include a Q & A session following. Other Educational opportunities may include events located in our Studio space around the corner from the theatre on Redwood street. This space plays host to the Black Classical Acting Ensemble, CSC Summer Camps and Classes as well as our Veterans programming.
GENERAL OFFICE HELP: A few times a season we may need help folding, stuffing, and sealing envelopes for large business or development mailings. This is a fun way to get to know the staff and help us grow our reach in Baltimore and beyond!
DISTRIBUTING POSTERS/FLYERS: Occasionally we will want to place a poster of our show or stacks of postcards within various neighborhoods to reach an audience that may not know us yet. Often, you might live or work in that area and can ask local businesses to place these posters or postcards in an approved location where patrons can access them. This opportunity is arranged with the consent of our marketing department to targeted neighborhoods decided on a show-by-show basis.
If you are interested in any of the above-mentioned opportunities, please email volunteer@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. We’d love to have you support our team.