Originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, graduated from Bowdoin College in 2014 where she studied Visual Arts and Earth and Oceanographic Sciences. Since moving to Boston, she has worked professionally as a stage manager and properties designer with Boston area opera and theatre companies including, Moonbox Productions, Company One, Guerilla Opera, Odyssey Opera, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center, Boston Baroque, and Wheelock Family Theatre. As a person with epilepsy...
About Us
Our History and Mission
Moonbox Productions began in 2011, when we raised the curtain for a one-weekend run of Godspell at the historic Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As the band filed in each night, an unusual warm-up act took the stage – guests from a local non-profit called StreetSafe Boston, an anti-gang-violence program of the Boston Foundation. By sharing the spotlight for just a few minutes, Moonbox gave StreetSafe a chance to showcase the amazing work they were doing in our communities – earning them friends and funds from eager audiences moved by their story. That production became the seed of our company and its unique dual mission – to create exceptional theater using local talent and to connect our audiences with the other non-profit organizations doing wonderful work in our area. Ten years and over twenty productions and non-profit partnerships later, Moonbox has continued creating and connecting, building an ever-widening circle of friends, partners and collaborators. Our mission has expanded, too, as we’ve broadened our desire and our ability to educate and include audiences, artists, and activists throughout Boston.
Mentorship Programs
In 2016 we launched the Moonbox “Shadowbox” Mentorship Program, which provides hands-on theater experiences to emerging creative artists and theater technicians, all at no cost to them. The following year saw our test workshops for “Moonbox U”, an initiative to provide low- and no-cost continuing education and professional development for Boston-area working artists. Moonbox U’s first programs included not only traditional audition workshops and complimentary yoga classes, but also offered interdisciplinary round-tables where theater professionals from all walks of life could connect and share wisdom, with panelists ranging from opera singers to audiobook narrators, video-game music directors to musical theater mavens. After a short hiatus, Moonbox U is picking up steam again in 2021, with more exciting opportunities ahead for artists in Boston and beyond.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
In 2018 we began Turning the Tide, a program designed with a two-part mission of accessibility. Turning the Tide’s first aim is to create more opportunities for theater professionals living with Deafness or disability, whether they’re working on or off the stage. Its second aim is to present stories of Deafness and disability to a wider audience. We want to prove that not only is compelling theater accessible – but also that accessible theater is, in itself, compelling.
Our Commitment to Social Justice
As issues of social justice and racial inequality rise in our national consciousness, we at Moonbox have responded by broadening and deepening our commitment to anti-racism and community advocacy. Beginning in November of 2020, we have: hired a Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; assembled an Advisory Board of theater professionals representing BIPOC, Deaf, and disabled perspectives; and developed a comprehensive Anti-Racism Statement that commits us to increasing BIPOC representation at every level of our company.
Award-Winning Theatre
We’re exceptionally grateful for – and proud of – the opportunities we’ve had to connect with artists, advocates, and audiences throughout Greater Boston, and we’re also grateful for the recognition our artistic work has achieved on its independent merit. Since our founding, Moonbox has been honored by numerous laudatory reviews and raves from audiences and critics alike – garnering Moonbox numerous IRNE and Elliot Norton Awards ranging from Best Musical, Best Actor & Actress, to Best Scenic and Costume Design recognitions.
Boston New Works Festival
As we hunkered down over the COVID shutdown, we found an extraordinary opportunity to focus on one of our long-deferred goals: developing new works by local playwrights. As part of our Boston New Works Festival initiative, in year 1, we received more than sixty-five play proposals, from which we chose eleven original theatrical pieces by local artists for a year-long intensive workshop process culminating in fully-staged productions. This has turned into an ANNUAL event celebrating LOCAL work by LOCAL playwrights performed by LOCAL artists. We’re in year 3. Join us for Boston New Works Festival 2024!
Antiracism Statement
#CreateCommunity
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry.
Our Pledge
We pledge to create an anti-racist culture that resonates not just on our stages, but throughout the communities they support. We stand in solidarity with our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color) community. With open hearts, we say that Black lives more than matter – they are a crucial part of the fabric of our society and the work we do as artists. We pledge to raise up and interweave diverse voices in all of our endeavors, creating a vibrant tapestry in the art that we produce. At Moonbox, we pledge not just to acknowledge the crucial nature of this work, but to act on it. We will:
- Implement anti-racist practices in both our internal policies and our external initiatives;
- Intentionally create an anti-racist culture among our staff, advisory panel, and artists;
- Produce works that truthfully reflect the community around us – both as it has been and as we hope it will become; and
- Actively monitor what works and what doesn’t, convening at least quarterly to make sure we continue our progress along an anti-racist path.
This will be hard work, and that it is long overdue. We are only beginning to unravel decades of injustice, and we must be steadfast in our commitment to positive change. We will work tenaciously and tirelessly to make sure that everyone – at every level of our organization, and throughout the communities we support – feels that they belong.
Land Acknowledgment
We recognize that the land we live, work, and thrive upon is not our own. We acknowledge that this land was taken from Indigenous communities that have endured a painful history of genocide and colonization. With every production and in every printed program, we will pause to honor the legacy of these people and our shared responsibilities in reconciliation. We invite you to join us as we consider our roles in decolonization and co-conspiratorship. This plan is a working document and will be updated often and as necessary. This plan is in response to the list if demands by the anti-racism organization #WSYWAT (We See You White American Theatre).
Our Action Plan
By January 2021, Moonbox will have completed a comprehensive anti-racism policy that we will share widely with our community to affirm our position in dismantling racist practices within our shared theater community. This policy will be a work in progress and will be adjusted accordingly to fit our ever-changing atmosphere.
Advisory Panel
By February 2021, Moonbox will create a community-member advisory panel whose membership contains at least three to four artists who identify as members of the BIPOC community. This panel will serve as a resource to Moonbox staff, artists and community partners who enter into open dialogues on how we are engaging with all communities and be a voice in helping us implement better practices. Initially, we envision panel members serving a one-year term with the option to renew for a second year based on mutual agreement. Ultimately, we will aim for a panel of four to six advisers, made up either of two cohorts of two with staggered two-year terms, or two cohorts of three with staggered two-year terms. Each year, Moonbox’s staff and advisory panel will partner with BIPOC community leaders and Non-Profit Partners and engage in dialogue to determine how we can deepen our support in these communities.
Hiring and On-Boarding
By April 2021, Moonbox will implement an orientation and onboarding process for all staff, artists, advisory panel members, contractors and volunteers that includes anti-racism awareness and a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Upon completion, all personnel will be required to sign an anti-racism pledge and zero-tolerance harassment agreement. As Moonbox grows and opportunities to increase our staff develop, we will intentionally seek out BIPOC applicants and cast our nets in BIPOC-specific networks in the quest to keep our staff diverse and inclusive.
Productions
Moonbox will engage with culturally accurate directors and design staff when producing BIPOC-centered stories. Equally, we will engage with BIPOC directors and designers when producing non-BIPOC-centered stories. Moonbox will be intentional in selecting and producing BIPOC-centered shows – not only those of the struggle, but those rich in the accomplishments and success of the BIPOC community. These productions will make up 50% of our season.
Commitment to Inclusivity
Historically, we acknowledge that we have fallen short in the following and we commit to changing that by:
- Increasing our BIPOC artists by 25% in 2021, with the goal of at least 50% BIPOC artist representation in each production by December 2022.
- Increasing our BIPOC musicians by 25% in 2021 with the goal of at least 50% BIPOC musician representation in each production by December 2022.
- Increase our BIPOC design/production staff by 25% in 2021 with the goal of at least 50% BIPOC design/production representation by December 2022.
Moonbox will be intentional in our marketing. We will commit to seeking ways to share our productions with the broader community. We will increase our BIPOC audience attendance by 25% in 2021 with the ultimate goal that everyone is welcomed. Moonbox will deepen our engagement with BIPOC Non-Profit Partners; these BIPOC partnerships will make up 50% of the Non-Profit Partners for each season.
Staff
Allison Olivia Choat
Associate Artistic Director and Founding Partner
Allison Olivia Choat (she, her, hers/ they, them, theirs) is an IRNE and Elliot Norton award-winning theater artist whose work lies at the intersection of direction, design, and physical storytelling. She is honored to be Associate Artistic Director of Moonbox Productions and Founding Partner of the company...
Elmer Martinez
Collaborative Arts Coordinator
Founder of Soul Stew and an interdisciplinary working theater artist, poet and dancer. Born in Lowell, MA he developed in the spoken word and street dance communities before completing his BFA in Theater Studies focused on Lighting Design with a minor in Dance. Post grad Elmer went on to work between Boston and New York as a freelance lighting designer and technician in local theaters, off Broadway and...
Kara Crumrine
Director of Community & Accessibility Initiatives
Kara, a DeafBlind Intervenor for Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, came to Moonbox six years go to help implement and coordinate the company's Community Initiatives.
Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
Director of New Play Development and Literary Engagement
Bridget Kathleen O'Leary is a freelance director, dramaturg and theater educator. From 2008-2018 she served as the Associate Artistic Director at New Repertory Theatre. Locally, Bridget has directed productions with New Repertory Theatre, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Gloucester Stage Company, Central Square Theatre, Whistler in the Dark and SpeakEasy Stage Company. Select world premiere directing credits include...
Sharman Altshuler
Producing Artistic Director
Sharman Altshuler is Producing Artistic Director and founder of Moonbox Productions. A practicing veterinarian for 15 years, she had a serendipitous collision with the world of theater in 2011 which led to the founding of Moonbox and, in time, the hanging up of the stethoscope.
Phil Tayler
Director of Marketing and Communications
After years of artistic collaboration, Phil Tayler (He/Him/His) has been named Director of Marketing and Communications for Moonbox Productions. Phil is grateful for the opportunity to #CreateCommunity with this unbelievable organization...
Regina Norfolk
Publicist
Regina Norfolk founded RNCommunication, LLC, a public relations and special events company, in 2006 and has been the Publicist for Moonbox Productions since 2015. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with public and private companies to spearhead successful launches and ongoing campaigns...
Davron S. Monroe
Director of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Davron S. Monroe is a Boston based award winning singer and actor with vocal talents that run the gamut from Opera to Musical Theatre, gospel to jazz and everything else in between. Davron is the 2019 recipient of The Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Musical performance in Breath and Imagination...
Advisory Council
Elizabeth Yvette Ramirez
Elizabeth Yvette Ramirez (she/her) is a professional Stage Manager and small theater director. She was the Artistic Director of the Calliope Project Theatre (2011- 2014) and got involved in local arts activism after their regular venue, the Factory Theatre was closed...
Arthur Gomez
Arthur is a Boston raised and based Actor, Director, and Collaborator. As a creative, he’s worked with a wide range of theatre’s in the New England area and as a collaborator he’s been lending ideas and assisting a multitude of companies and groups...
Damon Singletary
Damon Singletary is a Boston-area-based actor/playwright. He previously appeared in Moonbox's production of Target Practice as part of the 2015 Boston Theater Marathon.
Kira Troilo
Kira Troilo has been working as a choreographer and performer in the Boston area since she graduated from Emerson College in 2008. She recently received an Elliott Norton nomination for her choreography for Moonbox Productions' recent production of Parade...
Patrick “Pax” McCarthy
Patrick “Pax” McCarthy has quite extensive experience coaching theatre interpreters in American Sign Language since 1985 at various Boston theatres....
Employment
Moonbox is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. Accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity More on our antiracism plan here. Please note, Moonbox Productions is an inclusive space. Our workplace is for everyone and we strongly encourage applicants that are BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ to apply. We welcome applicants of all ethnicities, races, gender identities and disabilities.
Moonbox Productions Seeks Actor for LEGALLY BLONDE
First Rehearsal: October 22, 2023
Tech Week: November 27 – December 7, 2023
Performing: December 8 – December 31, 2023
KEY PERSONNEL:
Music and Lyrics by: Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by: Heather Hatch
Director: Katie Anne Clark
Musical Director: Mindy Cimini
Choreographer: Taavon Gamble
Producer: Sharman Altshuler
SYNOPSIS:
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: The Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some dumb blonde and can be serious, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to herself and find her way.
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
MALE SWING (NON-UNION)
We are seeking a talented triple threat performer to cover the Male Identifying Ensemble in our winter production. Ensemble roles include Harvard students, Harvard staff,
UCLA Fraternity members, Fitness professionals, Salon staff, and much more.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
If you would like to submit a video submission for consideration, please share your selection via a file-sharing link (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc). Please send your links to moonboxauditions@gmail.com Unfortunately we are unable to accept large video attachments via email.
DUE September 29th, 2023
All submissions should include:
- Headshot
- Resume
- Video link
COMPENSATION:
Non-union artists will be hired as W2 employees and be paid $2500 gross (pre-tax)
TIME COMMITMENTS:
- First Rehearsal: October 22, 2023
- Rehearsal Days: Weekday evenings and weekend days (excluding tech week)
- Total Rehearsal Hours: not to exceed 25 hours/ week (excluding tech week)
- Tech Week Schedule: TBD (may require daytime availability)
- First performance: December 8, 2023
- Closing performance: December 31, 2023
- Week before Christmas: Performances 12/20,21,22,23 / DARK 12/24, 25, 26, 27
ACCESSIBILITY:
Moonbox is committed to working with actors of all abilities and backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
COVID SAFETY:
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
LEGALLY BLONDE – Lighting Designer
Moonbox Productions is seeking a Lighting Designer for LEGALLY BLONDE, performing DECEMBER 8-31, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA.
Show Dates
Rehearsal Period: October 23 – November 26
Load in and Tech: November 27 – December 7
Performance Dates: December 8 – December 31
Responsibilities
- Attend design meetings
- Attend production meetings
- Design lighting plot with venue inventory
- Provide plots and bids on time, per production calendar
- Source additional lighting equipment as needed
- Assist with load-in and strike of lighting equipment
Fee
$2000 gross (W2)
Accessibility
Moonbox is committed to working with musicians from varying backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
Covid Safety
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity
More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
Apply
Please email resume and if available a portfolio/examples with subject line: “Lighting Designer- LEGALLY BLONDE ” to kbennett828@gmail.com for consideration.
Legally Blonde – Sound Designer
Moonbox Productions is seeking a Sound Designer for LEGALLY BLONDE, performing DECEMBER 8-31, 2023 at the Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA.
Show Dates
Rehearsal Period: October 23 – November 26
Load in and Tech: November 27 – December 7
Performance Dates: December 8 – December 31
Responsibilities
- Attend design meetings
- Attend production meetings
- Design speaker plot with venue inventory
- Source additional sound equipment as needed
- Design and source all sound effects
- Coordinate with sound engineer if applicable
- Assist with load-in and strike of sound equipment
Fee
$2000 gross (W2)
Accessibility
Moonbox is committed to working with musicians from varying backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
Covid Safety
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity
More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
Apply
Please email resume and if available a portfolio/examples with subject line: “Sound Designer- LEGALLY BLONDE ” to kbennett828@gmail.com for consideration.
LEGALLY BLONDE – Props Designer
Moonbox Productions is seeking a Props Designer for LEGALLY BLONDE, performing DECEMBER 8-31, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA.
Show Dates
Rehearsal Period: October 23 – November 26
Load in and Tech: November 27 – December 7
Performance Dates: December 8 – December 31
Responsibilities
The Props Designer is responsible for tracking, acquiring, building, and returning rehearsal and final performance props. The Props Designer will also attend all design and production meetings as specified.
Fee
$2000 gross (W2)
Accessibility
Moonbox is committed to working with musicians from varying backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
Covid Safety
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity
More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
Apply
Please email resume and if available a portfolio/examples with subject line: “Props Designer- LEGALLY BLONDE ” to kbennett828@gmail.com for consideration.
LEGALLY BLONDE – Costume Designer
Moonbox Productions is seeking a Costume Designer for LEGALLY BLONDE, performing DECEMBER 8-31, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA.
Show Dates
Rehearsal Period: October 23 – November 26
Load in and Tech: November 27 – December 7
Performance Dates: December 8 – December 31
Responsibilities
The Costume Designer is responsible for the overall design and each individual look for each character in the production. The Costume Designer will be expected to collaborate with Hair and Makeup design, as well as Wardrobe, to facilitate the overall look for the show. The Costume Designer may also request staff help/ an assistant for stitching, shopping, or other details if and as needed; this can be discussed as part of the job application.
Fee
$2000 gross (W2)
Accessibility
Moonbox is committed to working with musicians from varying backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
Covid Safety
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity
More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
Apply
Please email resume and if available a portfolio/examples with subject line: “Costume Designer- LEGALLY BLONDE ” to kbennett828@gmail.com for consideration.
LEGALLY BLONDE – AEA Stage Manager
Moonbox Productions is seeking an AEA Stage Manager for LEGALLY BLONDE, performing DECEMBER 8-31, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Production Manager to ensure calendar, schedules, and conflicts are up-to-date.
- Communicate call times and meetings to actors, directors, and crew.
- Send out daily calls and reports to ensure that the director’s notes are being shared with designers and staff.
- Record all blocking for the director and choreographer.
- Ensure rehearsals run safely and on time.
- Ensure breaks are taken at established intervals.
- Coordinate the work and tracks of the stage crew
- Supervise all pre-show activities such as fight calls, technical, and safety checks, etc
- Call cues and run light board during performances
- Ensure compliance with all COVID safety measures as set forth by Moonbox Productions and the Moonbox COVID Safety Manager
Production Dates
SM Prep Week: October 15 – October 22
Rehearsal Period: October 23 – November 26
Load in and Tech: November 27 – December 7
Performance Dates: December 8 – December 31
Fee
AEA Tier 2 Guest Artist Agreement ($620/week salary)
Accessibility
Moonbox is committed to working with musicians from varying backgrounds. If you need assistance in submitting your audition (i.e., ASL interpretation or English captioning for Deaf or HoH artists, OCR text documents of sides for visually-impaired artists, or other accessibility services) please contact kacrumrine@gmail.com, our Director of Community and Accessibility Initiatives, as soon as possible.
Covid Safety
Per Moonbox Productions requirements, all performers must be able to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in in-person rehearsals and performances. Our testing cadence and reporting policies and procedures are determined on a production-by-production basis as we assess the current public health climate. If you have any questions about COVID safety or COVID safety requirements, please contact our COVID Safety Manager and Production Manager, Kailey Bennett, at kbennett828@gmail.com.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Moonbox, we believe that the stories we tell are important. They sustain and preserve our community, our history, and our values. Telling racially diverse stories allows us not only to reflect – but also to reflect on – the complexities of our past. When we join together in the act of storytelling, we are united in ways that transcend the everyday. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to honor our commonalities, celebrate our differences, and address historical discrimination and injustice. We pledge to take this power seriously, and to use our voices and the stories we tell to dismantle the systemic racism and white supremacy engulfing our culture, our country, and our industry .We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
#CreateCommunity
We believe in creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our shared community, both on and off the stage, where under-represented voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with disabilities feel valued and important. We believe that accessibility is a human right. We are devoted to providing performances and work spaces that can be experienced and enjoyed universally, and to incorporating accessibility planning into our production, design, staffing, and budgeting processes from day one. #CreateCommunity
More on our antiracism plan here https://moonboxproductions.org/about/#antiracism
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Please email resume and if available a portfolio/examples with subject line: “AEA Stage Manager– LEGALLY BLONDE ” to kbennett828@gmail.com for consideration.
Moonbox commits to providing a safe, collaborative, and respectful workplace for all employees and contractors. Learn more about Moonbox’s code of conduct here: MOONBOX Employee Handbook Are you about to come on board? Please don’t forget to fill out your Acknowledgment Form