Seeking GEORGIA LOCALS ONLY to serve as Wig + Wardrobe Technicians and Technical Director Associates for XANADU at The Art Farm at Serenbe (45 minutes outside of Atlanta). The Art Farm is not affiliated with the former Serenbe Playhouse.

ROLES:

Production Technician
FLAT RATE: $1,200

- ​Load-In, Tech and Load-Out
- Lift, carry and transport items off trucks and vehicles, and around the venue outdoors
- Providing general support to all managers, designers and technicians, performing miscellaneous duties as assigned (such as hanging and focusing lights, taping down and securing cables, handling microphones and elements, basic carpentry fixes and troubleshooting) during load-in and technical rehearsals
​- Run of Show
- Maintain effective use of power-generator and all related activities (fuel levels, etc)
- Serving as the light board operator
- Responsible for carpentry fixes and troubleshooting in the TD+rsquo;s absence
- Daily supporting preset and restoration of weather protectants (tarps, etc) over technical instruments as part of a +ldquo;track+rdquo;
- Driving company vehicles.

The Ideal Candidate:
Availability
- Candidates must have complete availability for all days listed to be considered. Please do not apply if you have conflicts.

Qualities
- Prompt and reliable - you plan ahead, account for travel delays/potential roadblocks to ensure you are where you need to be.
- Communicative - Solution driven, detail-attentive and organized.
- Flexible - you can see the larger picture when asked to pivot or redo something after having just finished it. Someone who vocalizes curiosities, problems and the like in the moment.
- Scrappy - the nature of this role is not necessarily glamorous. It+rsquo;s on your feet, to and from, back and forth. Comfortable and excited (preferably experience with) working outside and/or in unconventional and unique theatrical environments.

Past Experience
- Recent graduates, retired folks, mid-career designers - we are happy and excited to consider folks from all walks of life. The most important thing is not how many degrees you have or how many regional houses you have been employed at, but your passion to get down into the dirt and play, to own a project and see it all the way to the end as a scrappy member of a company.
- Strong understanding of technical operational discipline (I.e., tools, carpentry, technical rigging, load-ins, technical logistics, instruments, power draw needed, weather grading and treatments)
- Confidence in current industry software and praxis


Nuts + Bolts
- 18+
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
-Non-Union
-Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull 100lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs, and work outdoors.
- All artists will be onboarded as independent contractors of The Art Farm. As such, health insurance, liability, worker+rsquo;s comp, etc are not applicable.

The Art Farm and Eric Quang Gelb are committed to assembling an ensemble of artists that represent the vast diversity our community needs to create the best art possible. We seek diversity in all its forms - race, body type, gender identity, etc.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers, who demand a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

BEFORE APPLYING, CONSIDER...
- Does the idea of being outside, under the stars, in a beautiful nature preserve excite you? In many ways, the themes of Xanadu - making and creating art - are kismet with the unique circumstances this show will be presented in.
- Xanadu is a co-production between Eric Quang Gelb and the Art Farm, and as such, is not a traditional theatrical building or organization with a shop attached and a lobby. The Art Farm seeks to produce theatre in as close to its natural environment as possible, and as such, Xanadu will be performed outdoors.
- Talent trailers, tents, power generators will be brought into our beautiful field to create a purpose-built environment for the show. Though the show won+rsquo;t perform outside in extreme weather conditions, it will not be dissimilar to the quirks and inherent nature of performing at theme parks and cruise ships.
- This is a small ensemble, a quick process, and it+rsquo;s all outside. The Art Farm at Serenbe and Eric Quang Gelb Productions are committed to fostering a safe, reasonable and transparent working environment. Do not mistake our desire for personnel with "strong work ethics" as people who are happy to be asked to do the impossible. Transparency in compensation, commitment and opportunity is at the forefront of our production model. If spending time in nature, bringing arts to other parts of the country and thinking outside the box sounds exciting to you - we+rsquo;d love to hear from you.

DATES
PRE-PRODUCTION

Pre-production will begin immediately, taking place over email and calls at mutually agreed upon dates.

As with most freelance gigs, this pre-production is built for artists who are working on other projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will maintain a baseline level of appropriate responsiveness and timeliness throughout pre-production. We are looking for candidates who will respect and not take advantage of the deadlines and flexibility we seek to provide, in consideration to the compensation and workload, and as such, not require follow-up.


PRODUCTION MEETINGS
- 1-2 at dates TBD

LOAD-IN (8 hour day plus meal break - timing tbd):
- Sunday, October 5th

TECHNICAL REHEARSALS (likely 8 hour days that start in mid-afternoon and go into the very late evening):
- Monday, October 6th
- Tuesday, October 7th
- Wednesday , October 8th
- Thursday, October 9th
- Friday, October 10th (daytime call tbd)

SHOWS (call is 90 minutes before and after each show):
- Friday, October 10th - Opening (7:30p);
- Saturday, October 11th - Show #2 (7:30p)
- Sunday, October 12th - Show #3 (7:30p)
- Wednesday, October 15th - RAIN DATE #1
- Thursday, October 16th - RAIN DATE #2
- Friday, October 17th - Show #4 (7:30p)
- Saturday, October 18th - Show #5 (7:30p)
- Sunday, October 19th - Show #6 (7:30p)
- Monday October 20th - RAIN DATE #3

LOAD-OUT (8 hour day plus meal break - timing tbd):
- Monday, October 20th (or Tuesday, October 21st)

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Consistent with its programmatic emphasis in creating enchanting destinations for arts in the South, THE ART FARM AT SERENBE and ERIC QUANG GELB are proud to present XANADU as its season opener!

Campily and cleverly making an unlikely match of both the conventions of Greek theatre and the themes of the rockin+rsquo; 80s, this all-new production is built just for the Art Farm. Inviting audiences to take their seats outside, you+rsquo;ve never been closer to the action at the Art Farm+rsquo;s very own, totally rad, roller rink under the stars. Inspired by, and featuring the music of the cult classic major motion picture of the same name, XANADU follows the Greek muse Kira+rsquo;s descent from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach. When she embarks on a journey to inspire Sonny, a struggling artist, on his quest for artistic achievement, roller skates whiz past in a flurry of forbidden love, conniving sisters, and fantasy sequences in this unique theatrical experience.

Directed by Eric Quang Gelb and performed by a world-class of NYC performers, XANADU is a high-flying, roller-skating musical adventure about art, love and inspiration. Stay after the show and enjoy a cocktail, good tunes and more throwback fun as the stage opens into a party!

THE ART FARM AT SERENBE, established in 2020, is an arts incubator that commissions, hosts + presents a wide variety of productions and artists, all dedicated to inspiring art - from the ballet, the opera, to bespoke productions. Last year, The Art Farm was proud to present Little Shop of Horrors in their +ldquo;Under the Tent+rdquo; Series in a purpose-built tent, starring Diana DeGarmo as Audrey and Ben Crawford as the Dentist. The Art Farm previously hosted its +ldquo;Broadway in the Woods+rdquo; series, welcoming stars Megan Hilty, Joshua Henry and Jeremy Jordan. Built in 2004, Serenbe is a blooming wellness community connected to nature, sitting upon 1,700 acres of preserved forests and meadows, all just forty minutes from Atlanta. Miles of nature trails connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. The Art Farm is generously funded, in part, by every property owner in Serenbe, GA.

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