Merrimack Repertory Theatre, a LORT D regional theatre located in Lowell, MA, is seeking one Production Assistant for its25-26 season.This position will work primarily with AEA Stage Managers as well as the Artistic/Production staff.
All MRT employees are expected to embrace our mission statement and current strategic plan tenet of modeling Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at our core. MRT staff works in a manner consistent with these values by providing ongoing training, education, and action toward becoming an anti-racist and more just institution.
Position: Production Assistant
Employment dates: 9/15/25 - 5/4/26
Primary Duties:
Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principals and learning.
Commitment to the ideals of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Assist AEA Stage Managers with all stage management duties necessary to prep, rehearse, tech and successfully run each show.
Perform stage management support duties in the rehearsal hall, including set up/breakdown, creation of show paperwork, managing line notes, Qlab playback in rehearsal and assisting with the overall flow and efficiency of the room.
Create, maintain, and distribute necessary paperwork for rehearsals and performances.
Track script changes, be on book for tech and filming captures.
Prior to tech, the PA will assist props with load-in, organize the backstage area, and help to clean and prep all actor areas.
Serve as the backstage liaison for the Production Stage Manager. Will serve as run crew, and must be willing and prepared to be choreographed into scenic transitions as needed based on the specific needs of each production.
Support Company Manager in artist housing turnover including welcome basket preparation, stocking linens, occasional laundry and unit identification materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: valid driver+rsquo;s license, ability to lift 25 pounds
PAs report to MRT+rsquo;sExecutive Artistic Director who assigns stage management teams.
Pay rate: $17.75per hour.Guarantee of 30 hours per week, overtime after40 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Entry level.Above all else, MRT is seeking an individual who is willing to embrace Merrimack Repertory Theatre+rsquo;s expectation of being a valuable team player, as well as those who are willing to help achieve and maintain artistic expectations.MRT strives toward becoming an Anti-Racist organization. We value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups.
How To Apply:
.Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references tojobs@mrt.org with PRODUCTION ASSISTANT in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Apply by:
August 01, 2025
Salary:
17.75 / Per hour
About this Organization:
Merrimack Repertory Theatre, founded in 1979, is a professional theatre company based in Lowell, Massachusetts. We operate as a member of the League of Resident Theatres, with collective bargaining agreements with Actors Equity Association, United Scenic Artists, and the Society of Stage Directors + Choreographers. MRT is a Constituent of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the non-profit American theatre. We produce a 7-play season, with performances from September through May.
