DESCRIPTION
Consistent with its programmatic emphasis in creating enchanting destinations for arts in the South,
THE ART FARM AT SERENBE and ERIC QUANG GELB are proud to present
XANADU as its season opener!
Campily and cleverly making an unlikely match of both the conventions of Greek theatre and the themes of the rockin’ 80s, this all-new production is built just for the Art Farm. Inviting audiences to take their seats outside, you’ve never been closer to the action at the Art Farm’s very own, totally rad, roller rink under the stars. Inspired by, and featuring the music of the cult classic major motion picture of the same name, XANADU follows the Greek muse Kira’s descent from Mount Olympus the Venice Beach. When she embarks on a journey to inspire Sonny, a struggling artist, on his quest for artistic achievement, roller skates whiz past in a flurry of forbidden love, conniving sisters, and fantasy sequences in this unique theatrical experience.
Directed by Eric Quang Gelb and performed by a world-class of NYC performers, XANADU is a high-flying, roller-skating musical adventure about art, love and inspiration. Stay after the show and enjoy a cocktail, good tunes and more throwback fun as the stage opens into a party!
THE ART FARM AT SERENBE, established in 2020, is an arts incubator that commissions, hosts & presents a wide variety of productions and artists, all dedicated to inspiring art - from the ballet, the opera, to bespoke productions. Last year, The Art Farm was proud to present Little Shop of Horrors in their “Under the Tent” Series in a purpose-built tent, starring Diana DeGarmo as Audrey and Ben Crawford as the Dentist. The Art Farm previously hosted its “Broadway in the Woods” series, welcoming stars Megan Hilty, Joshua Henry and Jeremy Jordan. Built in 2004, Serenbe is a blooming wellness community connected to nature, sitting upon 1,700 acres of preserved forests and meadows, all just forty minutes from Atlanta. Miles of nature trails connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. The Art Farm is generously funded, in part, by every property owner in Serenbe, GA.
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Website: https://www.artfarmatserenbe.org/
Website: https://www.serenbe.com/
ERIC QUANG GELB is no stranger to non-traditional theatrical environments, with a niche in theatrical experiences that meet at the intersection of environment and immersion. With work spanning the streets of NYC as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Creative Producing team, the high seas on Norwegian Cruise Line and under the hot Florida sun in its world-class theme parks, Eric is thrilled to be a guest artist making magic at Serenbe. On Broadway, Eric co-produced Head Over Heels. He is currently represented Off-Broadway as a co-producer on the hit Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, and directs regionally across the country.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericgelb/
Website: www.ericgelbnyc.com
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ROLES
- CHOREOGRAPHER/SWING
- Creating original dance staging, movement and choreography for all songs as dictated
- Documenting and administering notes as needed
- Facilitating cleaning and maintenance sessions
- Understudying all roles
- Participating in music and staging rehearsals
- We are only seeking NYC LOCALS with their own housing for this role, role travels to GEORGIA.
- MUSIC DIRECTOR
- Teaching all music, harmony parts and underscoring as written
- Giving private coachings as needed
- Facilitating cleaning and maintenance sessions
- We are only seeking NYC LOCALS with their own housing for this role, role does not travel to GEORGIA.
- Production Stage Manager
- Calling all technical cues during performances
- Manning rehearsals' timeliness and praxis
- Facilitating communication across all departments
- Distributing schedules and reports
- Documenting blocking, cues and design movements
- We are only seeking NYC LOCALS with their own housing for this role, role travels to GEORGIA.
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Supporting Production Stage Manager in all tasks
- Leading backstage/"deck" activity
- We are only seeking NYC LOCALS with their own housing for this role, role travels to GEORGIA.
- Technical Director
- Participating in production meetings and 1:1 calls as necessary.
- Liaison between design departments, producer and creative(s) to ensure deliverables are on-time.
- Overseeing external power source supply (generator, fuel), cabling and overall technical footprint across all design departments..
- Communicating with vendors and overhire labor.
- Leading load-in and load-out process, as well as providing hands-on and active support to all design departments throughout.
- On-site presence throughout build, delivery, load-in, assembly, tech, performances a strike.
- Troubleshooting technical issues.
- Driving company vehicle
- We are only seeking GEORGIA LOCALS with their own housing for this role.
- Scenic Designer & Builder
- Participating in production meetings and 1:1 calls as necessary.
- Creating mood boards, renderings, elevations and build plans for all scenic pieces.
- Sourcing materials, tools and lumber.
- Building all scenic elements independently
- Providing or sourcing shop build space.
- Leading delivery, load-in, assembly and strike process.
- We are primarily seeking GEORGIA LOCALS with their own housing for this role, but will consider NYC hires.
- Sound Designer, Programmer & Runner
- Participating in production meetings and 1:1 calls as necessary.
- Advising on, and ensuring, that rental packages meet or exceed creative needs for show as dictated.
- Providing professional recommendations on instruments, cabling, power pull, rigging and all materials.
- Knowledge of power pull, voltage and how it intersects with large-scale, outdoor events (festivals, etc)
- Researching and sourcing instruments, tools and necessary supplies.
- Supporting load-in and load-out process, and providing hands-on and active support to all design departments throughout.
- Designing show
- Programming show
- Running show
- We are only seeking GEORGIA LOCALS with their own housing for this role.
YOU:
- Nuts & Bolts
- 18+
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Non-AEA
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull 100lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs.
- Identity & Personality
- Passionate, fun, quirky personalities.
- Open, strong communicators.
- The Art Farm and Eric Quang Gelb are committed to assembling an ensemble of artists that represent the vast diversity our community needs to create the best art possible. We seek diversity in all its forms - race, body type, gender identity, etc.
- We are Equal Opportunity Employers, who demand a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
- Experience
- Recent graduates, retired folks, mid-career designers - we are happy and excited to consider folks from all walks of life. The most important thing is not how many degrees you have or how many regional houses you have been employed at, but your passion to get down into the dirt and play, to own a project and see it all the way to the end as a scrappy member of a company.
- Strong understanding of technical operational discipline (I.e., tools, carpentry, technical rigging, load-ins, technical logistics, instruments, power draw needed, weather grading and treatments)
- Confidence in current industry software and praxis
- Artistically
- Solution driven, detail-attentive and organized.
- A self-starter - internally accountable and reliable.
- Flexible, yet grounded enough in their own discipline to vocalize curiosities, problems and the like in the moment
- Comfortable and excited (preferably experience with) working outside and/or in unconventional and unique theatrical environments.
BEFORE APPLYING, CONSIDER...
- Does the idea of being outside, under the stars, in a beautiful nature preserve excite you? In many ways, the themes of Xanadu - making and creating art - are kismet with the unique circumstances this show will be presented in, but we realize that is not for everyone.
- Xanadu is a co-production between Eric Quang Gelb and the Art Farm, and as such, is not a traditional theatrical building or organization with a shop attached and a lobby. The Art Farm seeks to produce theatre in as close to its natural environment as possible, and as such, Xanadu will be performed outdoors.
- Talent trailers, tents, power generators will be brought into our beautiful field to create a purpose-built environment for the show. Though the show won’t perform outside in extreme weather conditions, it will not be dissimilar to the quirks and inherent nature of performing at theme parks and cruise ships.
- This is a small ensemble, a quick process, and it’s all outside. The Art Farm at Serenbe and Eric Quang Gelb Productions are committed to fostering a safe, reasonable and transparent working environment. Do not mistake our desire for personnel with "strong work ethics" as people that are happy to be asked to do the impossible. Transparency in compensation, commitment and opportunity is at the forefront of our production model. If spending time in nature, bringing arts to other parts of the country and thinking outside the box sounds exciting to you - we’d love to hear from you.
DATES
The following may not apply to every single role.
- ALL - Pre-Production:
- Pre-production will begin immediately, taking place over email and calls at mutually agreed upon dates.
- As with most freelance gigs, this pre-production is built for artists who are working on other projects simultaneously.
- The ideal candidate will maintain a baseline level of appropriate responsiveness and timeliness throughout pre-production. We are looking for candidates who will respect and not take advantage of the deadlines and flexibility we seek to provide, in consideration to the compensation and workload, and as such, not require follow-up.
- ALL - Production Meetings:
- Weekly starting July 7th
- Fittings, Site Visits & Build, as needed
- TBD
- NYC - SM Prep Day & Room Tape-Out
- Friday, September 26th
- NYC - Rehearsals
- Saturday, September 27th - Friday, October 3rd | Approximately 9am-5pm
- Serenbe - Load-In
- Friday, October 3rd
- NYC - Travel Day to Serenbe
- Saturday, October 4th
- ALL - Technical Rehearsals:
- Monday, October 6th - Thursday, October 9th
- ALL - Performances:
- Friday, October 10th - Opening (7:30p)
- Saturday, October 11th - Show #2 (5:30p) and Show #3 (8:30p)
- Sunday, October 12th - Show #4 (7:30p)
- Wednesday, October 15th - RAIN DATE #1
- Thursday, October 16th - RAIN DATE #2
- Friday, October 17th - Show #5 (7:30p)
- Saturday, October 18th - Show #6 (5:30p) and Show #7 (7:30p)
- Sunday, October 19th - Show #8 (7:30p)
- Monday October 20th - RAIN DATE #3
- We have scheduled several potential “rain dates” on scheduled dark days. In the event of any necessity, these performances will be added at any time, and are contractual.
- Serenbe - Strike & Load-Out
- Monday, October 20th or Tuesday, October 21st
- NYC - Travel Day Back to NYC
- Monday, October 20th or Tuesday, October 21st
LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
- NYC
- No per diem, housing, MetroCards or lodging will be provided while the show is in New York.
- Travel to LGA/JFK is not provided.
- NYC HIRES IN SERENBE:
- No per diem will be provided.
- Round-trip coach airfare and 1 checked bag will be provided.
- Double-occupancy housing, consistent with comfort in gender identity, will be provided.
- Shared access to company vehicles.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation will be paid in flat rates, ranging from $1,200 - $3,500.
- The length of commitment fluctuates with each role's needs and levels of experience, and rates will reflect that. We estimate Xanadu to require roughly, and approximately, at most, 3 weeks of full-time, non-consecutive work. (40 hours a week x 3 weeks = 120 hours).
- All artists will be onboarded as independent contractors of The Art Farm. As such, health insurance, liability, worker’s comp, etc are not applicable.
TO SUBMIT: Complete the link below. Submissions sent via email will not be reviewed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your submission!
DURATION
Jul 21, 2025 -
Oct 20, 2025
SALARY
$1,250.00 – $3,400.00
per gig
