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
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
New York Stage and Film is a non-profit company dedicated to artists developing new stories for theater, film, and beyond by supporting responsive processes. For 37 years, we’ve been a vital incubator for emerging and established artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that start with us and continue across the country and around the world.
To Apply
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Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least 2 professional references to:
Development Manager Abbey Vensel: avensel@newyorkstageandfilm.org.
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. NYSAF staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of in-person work.
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Dates
20-hours/week
from 11/1 - 12/22
Rate
$20/hour
NYSAF seeks a DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT to work closely with the New York Stage and Film Staff to produce a successful Winter Gala. This position will report directly to the Development Manager.
This is a temporary position paid $20/hour, working approximately 20 hours per week. The Development Assistant will work remotely and in-person in New York City from November 1st 2021 - December 22, 2021. Must be available all day on the date of the event, December 13, 2021.
Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills; the ability to prioritize and multitask; the ability to oversee volunteers; familiarity with event management; and familiarity with database management.
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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Managing the event management database - including: uploading and organizing information; and creating and maintaining external facing web pages
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Training on the event check-in system for internal and external use
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Liaising with journal purchasers to create the ads
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Assisting to process donation and ticket/table payments
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Assisting in the creation of the Gala Journal and other print and digital deliverables
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Assisting in Acknowledging Donors
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Serving as day-of check-in and live giving resource/point person; including liaising with guests to ensure a smooth check-in and live giving process
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Assisting the Development Manager in directing event volunteers to ensure a smooth event
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Other duties related to producing the 2021 Winter Gala as assigned
NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM SUMMER SEASON
The New York Stage and Film Summer Season in Poughkeepsie, NY serves the needs of theater and film artists today, bringing them safely together in community to generate new stories and connect with one another and audiences. Seasonal positions typically run for 5-9 weeks with some pre-season preparation for certain roles.
For questions
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Contact: info@newyorkstageandfilm.org
Applications
Updates on our 2022 season will be announced by the end of 2021.
Positions
Typical positions are described below. Positions are subject to change for the 2022 season.
COMPANY MANAGEMENT
Positions & Rates
Company Manager
$800/wk
Asst. Company Mgr.
$600/wk
Additional Support
$75/wk food stipend
Free Housing
Travel Reimbursement
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. 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. 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
Additional Support
$75/wk food stipend
Free Housing
Travel Reimbursement
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. 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. 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
Additional Support
$75/wk food stipend
Free Housing
Travel Reimbursement
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. 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. 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
Additional Support
$75/wk food stipend
Free Housing
Travel Reimbursement
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. 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. 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
Additional Support
$75/wk food stipend
Free Housing
Travel Reimbursement
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. 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.