SUBMISSIONS/
OPPORTUNITIES

Show Submissions

The Milburn Stone Theatre is currently accepting script/ score submissions to be considered for future seasons. Please send

submissions to Artistic Director, Andrew John Mitchell:

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email: amitchell@cecil.edu

Physical address: 

The Milburn Stone Theatre C/O Andrew Mitchell, 

1 Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901

DEATHTRAP, 2013

Employment Opportunities 

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 

FULL-TIME | CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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The Technical Director has the responsibility for the technical operations of the theatre, including lighting, sound, set design, construction coordination, and necessary maintenance. Milburn Stone Theatre produces 8-10 musicals, plays and/or concerts annually in house, as well as hosts 10+ rentals throughout the year, and hosts several college events throughout the academic year. The Technical Director reports to the Director.

 

Responsibilities:

  •  Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.

  • In collaboration with the Artistic Director & Production Coordinator contracts Technical Staff as needed for each production.

  • In collaboration with the Director & Artistic Director, assess the needs for each rental company, as well as works with the Production Coordinator to schedule their time in the facility.

  • Assess supply needs and completes purchases with approval from the Director.

  • Advises the lighting, sound, and/or set designers on the technical specifications, usage of technical equipment required for the individual show. Reviews, approves, and implements final designs.

  • Supervises the Assistant Technical Director, Theatre Carpenter, and Production Assistants. This includes scheduling, training, evaluating, and delegating daily tasks.

  • Consults with the Production Coordinator on hiring crew for each production.

  • Assists in training, scheduling, and assignment of crew for individual shows.

  • Orients all artistic staff and volunteers involved with in-house productions & rentals to safety and technical characteristics of the theatre proper.

  • Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging. Complete & facilitate preventative maintenance of equipment. Arrange for repairs and replacements within budgetary constraints.

  • Monitors the condition of storage and work areas for the theatre and maintains their safety and cleanliness.

  • Maintains inventory on all equipment and supplies.

  • Attends all production meetings

  • Creates and works in an on-call schedule with the Assistant Technical Director & Theatre Carpenter for all tech rehearsals & performances.

  • Schedules and supervises all strikes & work calls

  • Supervises all rigging activities.

  • Assists in set construction.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required

  • Experience in one of the following areas: Audio Engineer, Master Electrician, Light Design, and/or Set Design

  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in related field

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

 PART-TIME | CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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The Production Assistant assists and supports all production and artistic operation functions. The Production Assistants are based in the theatre and the workshop, assisting with stock management, building, equipment maintenance and production logistics. This position may include nights and weekends. The Production Assistant reports directly to the Technical Director.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Constructs scenery according to drawings & diagrams. This includes: cutting, shaping, carving, assembly and other carpentry skills.

  • Works with basic hand tools, power tools, and adhesives.

  • Paints scenery following instruction and techniques.

  • Ability to lift and move 30 pounds (unassisted), and 50 pounds (assisted).

  • Works with Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director to learn other aspects of theatre including but not limited to: fly rail, lighting, focus, sound, master electrician duties, etc.

  • Works as run crew on Milburn Stone Theatre productions and rentals as assigned and scheduled

  • Assists in organization and cleanup of Work Shop, Green Room, Costume Shop, and Storage Facility, including assisting with keeping track of inventory of supplies.

  • Maintains a safe, healthy, and clean work environment.

  • Must be available a minimum of 15 hours a week.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma Required

  • Preferred: Associates Degree in related field

  • Preferred: Experience in one any of the following: Audio Engineering, Master Electrician, Light Designing, and/or Set Designing

  • Ability to lift and move 30 pounds (unassisted), and 50 pounds (assisted).

  • Position requires nights and weekends as determined by supervisor and/or designee.

 

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Milburn Stone Theatre is always looking for volunteers to assist in supporting theatre operations. Ushers, concessionaires, actors, running crew, set-builders, painters, costumers, and other positions are available. Call the Director of the theatre, Daniel Combs, for information at (410) 287-1037

* BACKSTAGE/RUN CREW FOR THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

* USHERS NEEDED FOR ROGUE SWAN ENTERS THE SILVER SCREAM

* USHERS NEEDED FOR THE CECIL COUNTY INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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Click the Volunteer Cecil link to find out about the Milburn Stone Theatre's Volunteer Opportunities

2022-2023 Season Production Positions 

The Milburn Stone Theatre is currently accepting applications for the 2022/2023 Season. Below please find the Job Responsibilities for each of the Production Staff Positions that we hire on a contractual basis for each show. Pay varies for each position and show in our season. Please read the information on the application to find out further information about stipends offered.

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DIRECTOR (Stipend: $650)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to attend and audit all auditions and call backs

  • Expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals

  • Responsible for running all blocking rehearsals, run-throughs, and attending any rehearsal requested by other production staff members

  • Expected to attend all tech week rehearsals

  • Expected to attend all scheduled production meetings

  • Responsible with keeping communication open between themselves and the Milburn Stone Theatre Staff and Production Staff

  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a rehearsal schedule in collaboration with the Music Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager

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MUSIC DIRECTOR (Stipend: $700)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to attend and audit all auditions and call backs

  • Expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals

  • Responsible for running all music rehearsals, accompanying run-throughs, and attending any rehearsal when requested by other production staff members

  • Responsible for running tracks or playing in/conducting the pit for all tech week rehearsals and performances

  • Expected to attend all scheduled production meetings

  • Collaborates with the Chorographer to ensure that tracks used for rehearsals match the performance plan

  • Responsible for the assembly of an orchestra or pit band, in coordination with the Milburn Stone Theatre, within the budget provided. When the members are assembled, the Music Director will provide names and contact information to the Production Manager

  • Responsible to supply their own substitute if they are unable to accompany a rehearsal

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CHOREOGRAPHER (Stipend: $500)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Asked to attend and audit all auditions, and is expected to attend all dance calls and callbacks

  • Expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals

  • Responsible for running all dance rehearsals, attending all run-throughs and any rehearsal when requested by other production staff members

  • Expected to attend all tech week rehearsals

  • Expected to attend all scheduled production meetings

  • Responsible to designate a Dance Captain from within the cast when deemed necessary. This decision must be made in coordination with the Director, Music Director, and Stage Manager

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STAGE MANAGER (Stipend: $650)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to run all auditions and call backs

  • Responsible for attending all rehearsals and assisting in rehearsal operation (ie: setting up the stage, cast attendance, creation of prompt book, recording director’s blocking, managing the cast and crew, calling breaks)

  • Responsible for creation of properties list in collaboration with the production staff, and continually updating the properties list through the rehearsal process

  • Responsible for maintaining the show page on Virtual Callboard, including but not limited to updating rehearsals, and filing timely rehearsal/performance reports

  • Responsible for running the entire show from the beginning of tech week to closing night, including calling all cues

  • Responsible to attend cueing, run cue to cue, and run the light board after cue to cue to the end of production

  • Responsible for securing the facility at close of each rehearsal and performance 

  • Responsible for all necessary paperwork

  • Expected to attend all scheduled production meetings

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COSTUME DESIGNER (Stipend: $250 - $500)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available

  • Responsible for collaborating with the production staff in the creation of a design

  • Responsible for research, costume renderings, fittings, rental packages, final show pieces, construction, purchasing, adjustment, and/or pulling of costumes for the production

  • Required to attend all production meetings, and one run-through before the final production meeting

  • Required to lead costume strike within at most 72 hours of closing

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PROPS MASTER (Stipend: $250 - $500)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available

  • Responsible for collaborating with the production staff in the creation of a design

  • Responsible for all hand and costume props included handheld magic needed for the production unless otherwise stated

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available for each production

  • Expected to first work with the existing inventory. Any rental or purchase of additional equipment must be made in writing to the Production Manager and approved by MST

  • All on-site construction or creation of prop elements must work in conjunction with the Technical Director 

  • Required to attend all production meetings, and one run-through before the final production meeting

  • Provide specified rehearsal props as noted in rehearsal reports or meeting notes

  • Required to strike props within at most 72 hours of closing

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AUDIO ENGINEER (Stipend: $750)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available

  • Expected to work with the existing audio equipment. Any request for the rental or purchase of additional equipment must be made in writing to the Production Manager, and approved by the MST Staff

  • Responsible for collaborating with the production staff in the creation of a design

  • Responsible for the successful execution of the audio design, including operating the sound board, creating the live mix of the show, and maintenance of the final design through the closing performance

  • Responsible for design, supervision, and plotting of sound effects

  • Responsible for supervising all sound equipment in the house and onstage used during the production

  • Required to attend all production meetings, and one run-through before the final production meeting

  • Required to lead audio strike and restore audio equipment within at most 72 hours of closing

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LIGHTING DESIGNER (Stipend: $600)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available

  • Responsible for collaborating with the production staff in the creation of a design

  • Expected to work with the existing lighting equipment. Any request for the rental or purchase of additional equipment or supplies must be made in writing to the Production Manager, and approved by the MST Staff

  • Required to attend all production meetings, and one run-through before the final production meeting

  • Expected to attend all tech week rehearsals and may provide technical notes during designated time

  • Responsible for providing a full light plot to scale (no smaller than ¼” = 1’) showing type, color, and position for all necessary instruments

  • Responsible for providing associated paperwork

  • Responsible for being present for and supervising the focus of lighting equipment and the setting of all light cues

  • Responsible for having the lights in a workable condition by the end of cue to cue, and providing the Stage Manager and Technical Director with all necessary information for show maintenance

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SET DESIGNER (Stipend: $400)

  • Responsible to the Artistic Director, Production Coordinator, Director, and Technical Director of Milburn Stone Theatre

  • Expected to follow the Production Calendar, as set by the Production Manager in coordination with the Artistic Director

  • Expected to work within the scope of time, budget, and personnel available

  • Expected to work with the existing shop and paint tools. Any rental or purchase of additional equipment must be made in writing to the Production Manager and approved by MST

  • Expected to work with the Technical Director to set dates to come in and answer any questions or concerns and assist with set build and completion. The designer must set meetings ahead of time and must make at least one visit per week leading up to tech week, these visits will begin the week prior to set build commencing.

  • Responsible for providing all necessary information for the successful completion of the design. This may include ground plan, section, paint elevations and scale set model (physical or digital). If working drawings are required by the Technical Director, the Scenic Designer will supply those drawings as well

  • Complete all work on the set one week prior to opening. Touch ups may be done during tech week and the weeks in between performances

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For best consideration please apply by June 29th, 2022. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew Mitchell at amitchell@cecil.edu or (443) 674-1929

Special Event/Booking Requests

The Milburn Stone Theatre is actively looking to book music acts, live podcast recordings, motivational speakers, comedy and improv duos/groups and stand up performers for future seasons. For booking considerations, please send your digital EPK to Artistic Director, Andrew John Mitchell at amitchell@cecil.edu

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