The Northbrook Park District is hiring actors for its first Theatre for the Very Young production, Wake Up Brother Bear. We are seeking those who have interest in and/or experience in teaching artistry, actors who enjoy collaborative devising and improvisation; and actors who are interested in performing up-close and interacting with audiences as part of the performance experience. Experience with very young children is a plus. Performers of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
This performance is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their families. The performance includes moments of sensory engagement between performer and audience members and will be presented in the round for an audience of 30 people at a time.
Please note: All applicants must audition. Once your application is complete you will be emailed a link to sign up for an audition timeslot. Auditions will be held on November 29 and December 2 from 10am-1pm at Northbrook Theatre.
Wage & Shift Information
$18.00 per hour, $90.00 per performance
Rehearsal Schedule:
Sunday April 16, 10am-1pm (Alternative / Monday April 17)
Tuesday April 18, 10am-1pm
Wednesday April 19, 10am-1pm
Thursday April 20. 10am-1pm
Sunday April 23, 10am-1pm (Alternative / Monday April 24)
Tuesday April 25, 10am-1pm
Wednesday April 26, 10am-1pm
Thursday April 27, 10am-4pm (Tech) 4yo Preschool Audience
Friday April 28, 10am-1pm (Preview Performance for 3 yo Pre-School + Final Rehearsal)
Performance Schedule (15 performances)
Saturday, April 29 @ 10 and 11:30am
Sunday, April 30 @ 10 and 11:30am
Thursday, May 4 @ 10 and 11:30am
Saturday, May 6 @ 10 and 11:30am
Sunday, May 7 @ 10 and 11:30am
Thursday, May 11 @ 10 and 11:30am
Saturday, May 13 @ 10 and 11:30am
Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends auditions and/or casting calls in order to audition for roles.
• Rehearses and performs assigned roles in plays and/or musicals as assigned and appears in theatre performances.
• Understudies a role or roles and performs such role(s) in rehearsal or performance, as needed.
• Collaborates with other actors as part of an ensemble.
• Research assigned character(s) in script and their relationships to each other in order to develop character interpretation(s).
• Perform humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions, and situations, using body movements, facial expressions, and gestures as needed.
• Sings, acts and/or dances during performances.
• Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret, learn and memorize lines, songs, choreography, and cues as directed.
• Attends meet and greet following performance of NTYA shows.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits
All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services, a Retirement Savings Option, and an Employee Referral program.
Job Qualifications
Degree from a four‐year college or university with theatre focus and past experience acting in a live theatre production.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an indoor setting; hand‐eye coordination is necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb; or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to more than 50 lbs. Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline. Working in teams will also allow workers to have assistance with heavier activities at various sites. Lifting also requires bending, stooping, carrying and twisting.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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