“Being in a beautiful park and working in fresh air is a great treat after a season spent in the traditional windowless theaters. Even after all these years, the wide-open skies, storms, Northern lights, and double rainbows inspire me.” – Jack Mehler, Scenic and Lighting Designer
Trollwood Performing Arts School, located at Bluestem Center for the Arts, is a unique arts organization committed to providing high quality arts education, exceptional community entertainment, and serves as a community events and exposition center.
Trollwood serves as the managing arm for Bluestem Center for the Arts, a world-class facility headquartered in Moorhead, MN. The campus includes river views, grassy meadows, woods and wildlife, outdoor stages, a 2,500-seat amphitheatre, and the beautiful Marcil Commons which serves as an educational center and rental space including warm, knotty pine rooms with beautiful park views.
Trollwood Performing Arts School’s youth programs are committed to providing high quality performing arts education and exceptional community entertainment.
Since 1978, thousands of young people have spent their summers learning, growing, and making friends at Trollwood. Trollwood offers nine annual arts education, youth leadership and performance programs.
The school deliberately incorporates the outdoors because it is our belief that a connection to the natural environment fosters creativity, self-discovery, and an understanding of a healthy way of being alive. With nature as a model, students gain a better appreciation of the value of diversity, adaptability, cooperation, and interdependence.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us. Or mail information to Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560.
For more information on the application process or questions please call 218-477-6500 or email us at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 2021
Join professionals from across the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high quality Broadway-style musical production each summer in outdoor amphitheater located at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Technical Director for 2021 Mainstage Musical directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and artistic director for Trollwood. Technical Director will produce all working drawings for construction of scenic elements, designed by Jack Mehler, NYC based stage and lighting designer for Trollwood Performing Arts School. Degree in technical theatre and minimum 3 years experience as Technical Director. Expertise in carpentry, stagecraft, welding, rigging, drafting, and shop management. Supervises professional team of 5-8 professionals in addition to student crews and volunteers.
The 2021 production will be Cinderella which was postponed from 2020 due to COVID. Cinderella design drawings are complete as well as an initial budget and some technical drawings. Technical Director contract will begin this fall to complete planning, budgeting, and technical drawings. Onsite construction to begin in May, 2021 for opening in July, 2021. Contract to end August 6, 2021. Trollwood is not affiliated with any unions.
Contract: On-site, full time May 10 to July 18 with Off-site Prep Work prior. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: Competitive. Travel stipend and housing provided for construction period, as needed.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to MM Hiring Manager at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with TECHNICAL DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 2021
Join professionals from across the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization that produces a high quality Broadway-style musical production each summer attracting over 25,000 audience members in an outdoor amphitheater located at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Assistant Technical Director for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and Artistic Director for award winning Trollwood Performing Arts School. Degree in technical theatre with emphasis in scenic construction and minimum 3 years of experience preferred. Mastery of carpentry, stagecraft, welding, rigging, drafting, and managing shop operations. Working with the Technical Director, assist in supervision of scene shop team of 5-8 professionals, in addition to student crews, in the completion of all scenic elements. Assist the Technical Director in producing working drawings for construction of scenic elements. Responsible for shop safety, coordinating with other departments, and purchasing. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth.
Contract: On-site, full time with flexible start and end dates to be negotiated from early May and contracts ending by July 19 or August 7. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: Competitive. Travel stipend and housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to MM Hiring Manager, at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
PRODUCTION MANAGER: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 2021
Join professionals from across the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization that produces a high quality Broadway-style musical production each summer attracting over 25,000 audience members in an outdoor amphitheater located at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Production Manager for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and Artistic Director for award winning Trollwood Performing Arts School. Oversee the daily operations of the production, serving as the primary leader for all department heads under the direction of the Artistic Director and Executive Director. Comfortable coordinating and serving as a resource in all aspects of technical theatre. Coordinate the production calendars with the department heads; outline the specific needs and challenges of the production. Facilitate efficient communication between all teams and departments throughout the production process and oversee the progress and quality of work in each department during the production process. Working with the Artistic/Stage Director and Stage Manager, plan and coordinate the rehearsal schedule, spaces, and resources. Oversee staff scheduling within each department to ensure production goals and administrative budgetary goals are met. Work with the technical departments to organize the strike of all technical elements of the Mainstage Musical. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth.
Contract: On-site, flexible dates: Mid-May –Early-August, negotiable. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: Competitive. Travel stipend and housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to MM Hiring Manager, at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with PRODUCTION MANAGER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
PROPS MASTER: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 2021
Join professionals from across the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization that produces a high quality Broadway-style musical production each summer attracting over 25,000 audience members in an outdoor amphitheater located at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Props Designer for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and Artistic Director for award winning Trollwood Performing Arts School. Working with the director, scenic designer and technical director, plan and schedule prop requirements for the Mainstage Musical. Organize and obtain resources needed to complete projects. Seeking qualified candidates with college education and 2-3 years’ work experience in props construction and management for a theatrical production. Satisfactory portfolio displaying high quality work with attention to detail, as well as a wide range of techniques in props creation required. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth and volunteers as well as maintain a positive learning environment.
Contract: On-site, flexible dates: mid-May – July/Aug, negotiable. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: Competitive. Travel stipend and housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to MM Hiring Manager, at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with PROPS MASTER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
COSTUME STITCHER/WARDROBE CREW: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 2021
Join professionals from across the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization that produces a high quality Broadway-style musical production each summer attracting over 25,000 audience members in an outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking stitchers for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and artistic director for award winning Trollwood Performing Arts School. Looking for candidates who truly love working on costumes, enjoy working with kids, relish a robust, energetic atmosphere, have strong construction proficiency and great communication skills. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth.
Contract: Full time/on-site, flexible dates: Mid-May – early August, negotiable. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: Competitive. Travel stipend and housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to MM Hiring Manager, at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with COSTUME STITCHER/WARDROBE in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us. Or mail information to Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560.
For more information on the application process or questions please call 218-477-6500 or email us at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us