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WOW Production Coordinator Jobs in La Jolla, CA at La Jolla Playhouse
Title: WOW Production Coordinator
Company: La Jolla Playhouse
Location: La Jolla, CA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 2, 2025Position: WOW Production Coordinator (WPC)
WOW Show: THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGEIMPORTANT DATES:Start Date: Monday, February 24 or Tuesday, February 25
End Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 (an extension is possible)
ScheduleShow Schedule: 12 shows/week
Show Call: 1 hour before curtain depending on the day of week
The show runs one hour and there will be 35 people at each performance (max)
About Without Walls (wow)Without Walls (WOW) is La Jolla Playhouse’s signature performance program that takes art outside traditional theatre walls and into unique spaces, including the annual WOW Festival and WOW stand-alone productions.
About The ShowIntroducing THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE. Australia’s leading sleight of hand specialist Harry Milas lifts the veil on the world of card cheating in an intimate and unprecedented theatrical event. During this hour-long experience, Harry will reveal the secrets behind the skill that saw him become a security weapon for the world’s top casinos. Join Harry in an audience of just 35 people as he reveals – step by step – how magicians, card cheaters and mentalists fool the world. Expect part performance, part tutorial as Harry exposes many of the best tricks and illusions he knows. He’ll start you off easy, but as the show goes on, greater displays of card play unfold and exciting secrets are uncovered…
About The PositionThe WPC is the person responsible for everything taking place in the show location. They will be the person primarily responsible for holistic care for the performer – ensuring they have clarity on the schedule and ensuring they have exactly what they need pre- and post-performance.
The WPC will also be responsible for helping in the collective care of the space where the audience sits to ensure it is well maintained. The WPC will also be responsible for post-show reports, managing the timing of the post-show Q&A as well as ensuring the performance starts on time and seats, tables, etc. are all properly placed. The show requires the audience to sign a contract – the WPC will be responsible for placing contracts and managing the stock and re-ordering of contracts, when necessary. WPC will also pickup and drop-off laundry/dry-cleaning for the performer.
The WPC will work closely with the Front of House Manager to ensure smooth operations of the show on a day-to-day basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organization skills.
A warm and friendly personality is crucial for this role.
Production Assistant or Company Management Assistant experience is preferred
Must be highly adaptable ability to think on your feet and respond to changes on the fly.
Must be punctual and dependable.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace for managing schedules, reports, and communications.
Commitment to working with diverse groups in terms of gender expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods across multilevel environments.
Ability to run offsite errands, such as the dropoff and pickup of laundry and dry cleaning.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
