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Box
Office Staff
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The
Box Office is often thought of as the "front line" of
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Many of our patrons will never interact
with the other departments of the company, so it is the job of
the Box Office staff to not only help the opera-goers with tickets,
but also to represent Opera Theatre in the most courteous and
professional way possible.
The
Box Office staff works closely with the Box Office Manager and
the Assistant Box Office Manager to assist in all aspects of ticketing,
from first time audience members to the special requests of major
donors and the Board of Directors.
Applicants
must be patient. Anyone who works in the box office must have
the ability to remain calm under pressure and to deal courteously
with the public. A professional, knowledgeable, and helpful attitude
is essential. Applicants must have basic typing and computer skills.
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Front
of House Management
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House Manager:The Assistant House Manager at Opera Theatre reports
to the House Manager and is assigned but not limited to the following
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- Must
be available to work through the late seating pause each
night unless otherwise discussed with the House Manager
- Assisting
the House Manager with recruiting the entire Front of
House staff
- Utilize
computer skills in creating forms and schedules
- Coordinate
the morning clean-up crew
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During
The Season
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- Schedule
Clean-up crew to come in and clean in the mornings and
prepare for the evening events
- Supervise
clean up crew in the mornings
- Any
duties assigned by the House Manager
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Usher Staff:The Usher Staff for Opera Theatre of St. Louis is
assigned but not limited to the following: |
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- The
usher staff reports to the House Manager and Asst. House
Manager
- Communicates
with patrons of the theatre
- Assists
with seating patrons
- Utilizes
Customer Service Skills
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Greeter:The Greeter's duties include: |
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- Greeting
patrons as they enter the theatre
- Assist
patrons as needed on the Circle parking lot
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| Pavilion
Cashier:The Pavilion Cashiers duties include: |
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- Selling
tickets for drinks and food at the concession stands in
the lobby and tent
- This
staff has a rotating schedule between selling tickets
in the lobby, the tent, or trash duty on the Opera grounds
- Utilize
customer service skill (Be able to help patrons with any
problems
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Crew: The crews duties include: |
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- Checks
the music annex for trash and the Opera Theatre grounds
for trash
- Set-up
tables and chairs for development parties
- Clean
tables, chairs and replace candles
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| Parking
Lot Attendant:The Parking Attendants are responsible for controlling
access to the theater's sold lots. Three to four hours before every
performance the attendants set up the lots and oversee admittance
to those lots for parking pass holders or patrons wishing to purchase
parking on a first-come, first-served basis. A courteous attitude
is essential and cash handling and reconciliation experience is
helpful. Uniform shirts are provided. |
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Production
Staff
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| Deck
Crew -- Under the supervision of the Stage Carpenters, the deck
crew assists the scenic carpenters with the installation of the
Festival Stage and the four main stage productions, and is part
of the change-over and running crews. |
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| Electrics
Crew -- Working with the Master Electrician and Deck Electrician,
the electrics crew is responsible for the maintenance, hanging,
cabling, focusing of all season equipment, the creation and wiring
of practicals or special effects, and working on the running crew. |
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| Followspot
Operators -- Working with the Master Electrician and Deck Electrician,
the followspot operators will work the followspots for all shows. |
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| Orchestra
Crew -- This crew handles the orchestra pit conversion, rehearsal
space preparation, orchestra stand and chair layout, and assists
the St. Louis Symphony stage hands with all instrument and equipment
transfers. |
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| Property
Crew -- Working with the Property Master and the show property
Supervisor, the props run crew organizes the running, transferring
and restocking of the hand props, furniture, and specialty property
items for the four operas. |
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| Wardrobe
Crew -- Under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and
her assistants, the wardrobe crew is responsible for the organization,
maintenance and daily laundering of the numerous costumes required
for our spring season. This crew also serves as dressers for rehearsal
and productions. |
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| Meals
Coordinator -- Under the supervision of the Production Coordinator
and Assistant to the Production Manager, the meals coordinator provides
meals and snacks for the crews when the schedule does not allow
them time to leave the theater. This person is also in charge of
set-up and strike of the after show production parties throughout
the season. |
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Technical
Apprenticeships -- Apprentices must be current students
or starting college in the upcoming school year. Selected
apprentices will be assigned a mentor and attend regular
seminars lead by the mentors in their specialty field of
scenery, lighting, properties and wardrobe. We will have
seminars with each designer and director of the Operas.
One (1) apprentice will be chosen at the end of the opera
season to receive the Goldberg Scholarship. These apprentices
will be elected by the mentors based upon attendance at the seminars,
participation in discussions, weekly meetings with the mentors
and an overall positive peer leadership. All interested applicants
may apply for technical apprentice positions.
No performance or stage management positions are available for
the 2006 Season. The Deck, Electrics, Property and Orchestra
Crews will begin May 1, 2006 and end June 30, 2006. The Followspot
Operators and Wardrobe Crew will begin May 8, 2006 and end
June 30, 2006.
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OTSL
will begin accepting applications
January 2, 2006.
Application deadline is March 17, 2006
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