Spellbound Theatre
Brooklyn, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Lullaby Land Set Designer - Job Description

Organization: Spellbound Theatre

Position: Set Designer

Salary: $800

Responsible to: Director/Devisor and Producer

Key Collaborator: Puppet Designer

Contract length: Late February - May 3, 2025

Location: New York City / Remote work

Purpose of Role:

The Set Designer will be responsible for all aspects of designing and building sets for Spellbound Theatre’s new mainstage show, Lullaby Land. The set designer will report to the Director and the Producer of this production and work closely with the Puppet Designer to ensure cohesiveness between the puppets and the aesthetic world of the show.

About the Company:

Spellbound Theatre is a national leader in theater for the very young. For thirteen years, Spellbound has created original, multidisciplinary performances designed to delight, educate, and inspire New York’s youngest audiences and their families. Spellbound produces original works for 0-5 year olds and provides early childhood education programs and community events for young children.

About the Project:

Lullaby Land celebrates the diversity of languages and cultures in our city and mirrors the diversity of artists in the Spellbound ensemble, as we seek to develop Spellbound’s commitment to anti-racism both internally and with our audiences. This show, for 3-6 year olds and their caregivers, takes the universal experience of falling asleep and creates a magical, musical, and mysterious exploration of lullabies in different languages and aesthetics from regions across the world. Lullaby Land is a devised theater project, which means that it was created by artists, or devisors, collaboratively through collective improvisation and play without an original script.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To design and oversee the purchase and/or construction of scenic elements
To attend remote pre-production meetings to flesh out the needs of the set and create a plan for production
To create detailed, clean and high quality drawings/diagrams of the set. These drawings will be crucial to rendering technical specs for future productions
To have some set prototypes ready by the beginning of rehearsals on Monday, April 28, 2025
To have all set design deliverables ready and implemented into the showcase space by Friday, May 2, so the space is ready for the Lullaby Land Phase Three Showcase on Saturday, May 3, 2025
To instruct the Stage Manager on how to pre-set the props and any other elements of the set design
To provide most of the tools and other specific equipment needed to create the set pieces. Spellbound does not have access to a shop
To source materials within the agreed upon budget with the Producer
To create set pieces that are lightweight and easy to fold for tight storage purposes
To work collaboratively with the Director, Puppet Designer, and Producer to execute Spellbound’s vision
Subject to other commitments, the Stage Manager and Producer will be available to assist the designer

Qualifications
One year of experience as a set designer in similar theatre projects
Strong aesthetic sense and ability to interpret the vision of Spellbound Theatre and the Director
Ability to source lightweight materials for low cost, including thrift stores, Materials for the Arts, recycled materials, etc.
Technical skills needed to create detailed drawings/documentation of the set design
Strong collaborative skills needed to work with a team of Designers, Producers and Directors
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ideally, candidates will have experience using CAD software such as Vectorworks or SketchUp to create technical drawings and ensure the longevity of the Lullaby Land set. If you have these skills, Spellbound Theatre is open to negotiating an additional stipend.

How to Apply

DURATION

Feb 17, 2025 - May 3, 2025

SALARY

$800.00 – $800.00 per gig

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