Theatre Designers
/Organization:
Studio 58, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College
Deadline:
Feb. 3, 2025
Organization Description:
Studio 58 is the professional theatre training program at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory. We offer nationally recognized conservatory-style training for both actors and production personnel. Each academic year, Studio 58 produces four main stage productions, and hires professional designers depending on the needs of the production on a contract basis.
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Job Description:
Studio 58, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College is seeking submissions of interest from theatre designers in the disciplines listed below. We are creating a database that our department can then pull from when planning the season and hiring contractors. We aim to connect with contractors from the Vancouver theatre community who have not previously been able to work with Studio 58. We welcome contractors at any stage of their career to submit, but are unable to accept submissions from current students. Designers who have previously worked for Studio 58 are welcome to submit so that we are up to date on the disciplines that you cover.
Set Designers
Props Designers
Costume Designers
Lighting Designers
Sound Designers
Projection Designers
Mentors for all disciples listed above for student designers
Responsibilities:
The crews for each discipline are comprised of current Studio 58 students in both the acting and production programs. The designers complete the work in a hands-on setting, working with and guiding the students for each crew call. All work with crews is scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. A typical production period is a four-week rehearsal period, one week of tech and one/two week run. At the end of the production, each designer will submit comments for all students that they closely worked with or mentored.
Qualifications:
Background working in the professional theatre industry.
How to Apply:
Please email one PDF to Ruth Bruhn, pmstudio58@langara.ca to state your interest in working at Studio 58, Langara College.
The one PDF should include:
1) A brief description of what design disciplines you work in.
2) A brief paragraph about your background and/or interest in working with students.
3) Link to your design portfolio and/or website. Please also feel free to include images in the PDF if that works best for you.
4) Resume and/or CV that includes your contact information.
5) Please title your email and PDF in the following format: FirstName_LastName_DesignerApplication
If you encounter any issues with submitting or need any kind of accessibility accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ruth Bruhn, Production Manager pmstudio58@langara.ca.
Studio 58 at Langara College is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within all of our classrooms and public spaces. This work is in alignment with Langara’s commitment to develop an EDI strategy as part of its 2025 Strategic Plan, Weaving a shared future. To read more about our recent initiatives, ongoing actions and future goals please check out https://langara.ca/studio-58/about/edi.html
Remuneration:
$1,500 - $4,000
Contact Name: Ruth Bruhn
Contact Email: pmstudio58@langara.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 307-4748
