Nancy Bannon has written/directed five short films. Original feature screenplays have been recognized by festivals, contests, labs including: Nicholl Fellowship (quarterfinalist 2018, 2017), Sundance Screenwriters & Episodic Labs (second round qualifier multiple years), NYWIFT development lab (fs2p), Slamdance Film Festival (grand prize finalist), more. Her short screenplay, Blood was published in The Southampton Review. Original theater work (she conceived, wrote, directed) includes: Cornfield, Puncture, The Pod Project (immersive events, NYC). As movement director: Romeo and Juliet (w/ Orlando Bloom) on Broadway, more. Off-Broadway includes: Occupied Territories, a play (nominated for five Helen Hayes Awards) which she co-wrote and plays a leading role. Nancy is the recipient of three Princess Grace Awards, a New York Dance and Performance (Bessie) Award, multiple prizes and scholarships and is a graduate of The Juilliard School. Faculty: SUNY Purchase, Rutgers University, American University and The Studio Acting Conservatory. Nancy was a professional dancer for over a decade. nancybannon.com
NYC OFFICE
NYC OFFICE
NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM SUMMER SEASON 2021
New York Stage and Film is hiring for our 2021 Summer Season in Poughkeepsie, NY. Working in several venues, NYSAF will serve the needs of theater and film artists today, bringing them safely together in community to generate new stories and reconnect with one another and audiences. Seasonal positions will run from early July through early August with some pre-season preparation for certain roles.
For 37 years, NYSAF has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that start with us and continue across the country and around the world. With artist-driven flexibility, resources and opportunities are shaped to meet projects at every step of their development. NYSAF is eager to gather once again, reaffirmed in our commitment to supporting the nation’s leading generative artists in the creation of innovative and bold stories for the stage and the screen.
New York Stage and FIlm’s 2021 Summer Season will operate with COVID-19 safety procedures in place, including testing, PPE, social distancing, and regular cleaning in order to keep our community safe. All procedures will be detailed and communicated prior to arrival.
NYSAF’s return to in-person programming in Summer 2021 is contingent on federal, state and local policies concerning the ongoing pandemic which may effect our ability to conduct the Summer Season in person. We encourage you to apply for these at-will positions and will post updates here and communicate directly with active applicants should any changes occur. All postings and job offers are, therefore, subject to change.
NYSAF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
For questions
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Contact: info@newyorkstageandfilm.org
Update:
As of mid-June, our 2021 positions have been filled. Please check back later this year for updates about our 2022 season.
USHERS
Rates & Dates
$15/hr
Availability needed:
July 17
July 24
July 25
July 31
August 1
Deadline to Apply
July 15
If Interested:
Ushers work to ensure all Front of House and guest service operations run smoothly for all public performances at Marist College and Vassar College in New York Stage and Film’s 2021 Summer Season.
Ushers are responsible for the seating and safety of patrons at performances. Front of House staff are expected to offer the highest level of customer service possible to guests, donors, visiting artists, and any other member of the public or administration they may encounter. Front of House Staff are also expected to carry out any job function management deems as appropriate and within the scope of caring and maintaining for the performance space, audience experience, audience COVID-safety, audience check-in, pre-show prep, post-show breakdown, guest and staff safety/emergency response/security.
Responsibilities:
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Ability to lift 25 lbs waist high, and able to assist with set up of furniture for events as directed.
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Ability to stand for long periods of time.
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Work in a fast-paced, busy environment with environmental conditions such as noise, heights, dark/dim/absence of lighting.
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Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness.
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Politely directing and escorting patrons to their seats.
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Temperature checking guests as they arrive and asking them to complete a short verbal Covid questionnaire
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Assist in arranging guest seating before the performance and checking the seating area for cleanliness.
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Help with guest check-in at will-call
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Visually sweep the theaters to check for potential safety issues and lost and found items.
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Be aware of and enforce appropriate house rules.
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Must be aware of, and follow, the proper procedures for assisting patrons with disabilities. Attend pre-event Usher meetings and other training as required by management.
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Assist in implementing NYSAF's new COVID-19 Safety Policies including completing the required COVID-19 safety training provided by NYSAF.
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Work closely with the NYSAF community to build a safe, respectful, and anti-racist environment; Display and promote multi-cultural competency and sensitivity.
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Other duties as directed.
Qualifications
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Ability to lift 25 lbs waist high, and able to assist with set up of furniture for events as directed.
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Ability to stand for long periods of time.
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Work in a fast-paced, busy environment with environmental conditions such as noise, heights, dark/dim/absence of lighting.
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Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness.
As of mid-June, the following 2021 positions have been filled. Please check back later this year for updates about our 2022 season.
COMPANY MANAGEMENT
Positions & Rates
Company Manager
$800/wk
Asst. Company Mgr.
$600/wk
COMPANY MANAGER
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $800 per week. Pre-season planning will be compensated. The Company Manager is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and food stipend are provided. The Company Manager works closely with the Artistic Director and Artistic Producer to oversee the day-to-day experience of all artists and staff in residence during the NYSAF Summer Season.
ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $600 per week. The Assistant Company Manager is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and food stipend are provided. The Assistant Company Manger works closely with the Company Manager to oversee the day-to-day experience of all artists and staff in residence during the NYSAF Summer Season.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Positions & Rates
Production Manager
$800/wk
Asst. Production Mgr.
$600/wk
PRODUCTION MANAGER
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $800 per week. Pre-season planning will be compensated. The Production Manager is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Production Manager works closely with the Artistic Director and Artistic Producer to oversee the safe and orderly operations of NYSAF activities as a part of the 2021 season.
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $600 per week. The Assistant Production Manager is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Assistant Production Manager works closely with the Production Manager to oversee the safe and orderly operations of NYSAF activities as a part of the 2021 season.
LIGHTING
Positions & Rates
Lighting Director
$800/wk
Head Electrician
$600/wk
LIGHTING DIRECTOR
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $800 per week. Pre-season planning will be compensated. The Lighting Director is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Lighting Director works closely with the Head Electrician, Lighting Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Lighting Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Production Manager.
HEAD ELECTRICIAN
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $600 per week. The Head Electrician is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Head Electrician works closely with the Lighting Director to oversee the Lighting Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Lighting Director.
AUDIO
Positions & Rates
Audio Director
$800/wk
Audio Technician
$600/wk
AUDIO DIRECTOR
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $800 per week. Pre-season planning will be compensated. The Audio Director is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Audio Director works closely with the Audio Technician, Audio Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Sound Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Production Manager.
AUDIO TECHNICIAN / MIXER
This is a seasonal position paid approximately $600 per week. The Audio Technician is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. The Audio Technician works closely with the Audio Director, Audio Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Sound Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Audio Director.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Positions & Rates
Arts Admin
Audio
Lighting
Prod. Management
Stage Management
$500/wk
These are seasonal positions paid $500 per week. Apprentices are required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from early July through early August 2021. Housing, transportation, and a food stipend are provided. Apprentices work closely with their department colleagues to oversee the NYSAF Summer Season operations. Each position reports to their respective department head. Positions available:
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
AUDIO
LIGHTING
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
STAGE MANAGEMENT
NYSAF apprenticeships provide the next generation of theater artists with an unparalleled opportunity to live, work, and train alongside top professionals. The NYSAF summer staff forms a close community within the company’s stimulating and supportive environment and engages in extraordinary collaborations with other skilled professionals and world-class artists.