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Production Assistant, Washington National Opera (WNO)

Employer
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Location
Washington DC
Salary
competitive
Closing date
Apr 11, 2019

Job Details

The Production Assistant is a member of the production staff team and assists in managing WNO rehearsals and performances. This non-union paid position is ideal for those with a background in Stage Management and an interest in pursuing a career in the field, but who have little professional experience at a large company. This is an exciting opportunity to work with internationally known singers, directors, conductors and staff while performing at the Kennedy Center in the nation's capital.

WNO seeks Production Assistants for the following production periods. Preference will be given to those available for multiple periods:

September 23 - November 16, 2019

September 30 - November 23, 2019

January 27 - March 22, 2020

January 28 - March 21, 2020

April 6 - May 23, 2020

Responsibilities:

30% Maintain rehearsal records including sign-in and log coordination/distribution, call board set-up and maintenance, and archiving.

30% Assist with rehearsal room management

30% Assist with technical rehearsals, including, but not limited to, light walking.

10% Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

1-2 years of experience in performing arts, opera preferred

Bachelor's degree in performing arts preferred

Minimum Skills and/or Knowledge Required

Passion for the performing arts

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, continually changing environment

Ability to read music

Familiarity with one or more foreign languages is a differentiating characteristic

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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Company

The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered. 

The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.

Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.

FY 2017 Annual Report

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