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Designers needed for Marvel Plays!

TLP is looking to fill the following positions for our fall Marvel plays: set designer, props master/designer, costume designer, scenic artist and assistant stage manager. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email staffing@longwoodplayers.org with a resume and/or brief statement of interest.

Applicants who identify as BIPOC, including those of South Asian descent, are strongly encouraged to apply. Job descriptions for open positions listed below. 

Notable dates:

  • Rehearsals: September 19th - October 28th, 2022
  • Production/Design Meetings: three to four virtual meetings TBD
  • Load in: October 23-28
  • Tech Week: nights and weekends October 29th-November 3rd
  • Performances: November 3rd-12th
  • Strike: November 12th

Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will all take place in-person at Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St., Chelsea, MA. Production meetings will be either at Chelsea Theatre Works, or done via video conference. Full vaccination is required for directors, actors, and production crew.

Scenic Artist ($300 stipend)

TLP is searching for a scenic artist to paint the set for our Fall productions of two Marvel One Acts: Squirrel Girl Goes to College and Mirror of Most Value (A Ms Marvel Play). You will be responsible for working with the technical director/master carpenter to realize the vision and requirements of the Director and Set Designer. Painting can take place while the set is being built, during load-in week, and before or after rehearsals during tech week. You will also be asked to restore the floor to black after strike.

Costume Designer ($300 stipend)

TLP is searching for a Costume Designer to design and source the costumes for our Fall productions of two Marvel One Acts: Squirrel Girl Goes to College and Mirror of Most Value (A Ms Marvel Play). You will be responsible for working with the director in order to realize an artistic vision for these two productions being performed in rep on the same nights. You will be responsible for working with the Production Manager to stay within an allocated budget. Costumes may be sourced from TLP stock, rented, or built. You will be responsible for working with wardrobe staff who will manage the costumes during the performances. You will be expected to attend all Production meetings, one or two rehearsals (to take measurements/do fittings), and technical and dress rehearsals, as well as help at load-in and strike.

Props Master/Designer ($300 stipend)

TLP is searching for a Props Master / Props Designer for the design and procurement of the props and set dressings for our Fall productions of two Marvel One Acts: Squirrel Girl Goes to College and Mirror of Most Value (A Ms Marvel Play). You will be responsible for working with the Production Manager to stay within an allocated budget and realize the vision and requirements of the Director and Set Designer. You will be expected to attend all Production meetings and technical and dress rehearsals, as well as help at load-in and strike.

About the Plays

Marvel developed these one-act plays to be performed by young actors. We are looking to cast mostly high school and college-age actors, with a few roles for adult actors. Each play celebrates canonical Marvel characters, Doreen and Kamala. (Yes, Kamala Khan, the heroine of the recent Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel!)

"Mirror of Most Value: A Miss Marvel Play": Kamala attempts to boost Ms. Marvel’s fledgling super hero profile by writing her own fan fiction. But when building a fandom becomes an obsession, Kamala’s schoolwork and relationships begin to suffer. To become the Jersey City hero of her dreams, Kamala must learn to accept herself just as she is – imperfections and all.

"Squirrel Girl Goes to College": Doreen arrives at Empire State University to make new friends – and protect them from super villains – by keeping her super hero identity a secret. But when a beloved computer science professor suddenly disappears, can Doreen trust her friends with her inner squirrel so she can save the day?

Read more at https://marvelspotlightplays.com/