Join us this summer as part of the Mamma Mia! production team!

Hair & Make-Up Designer/Director: Trollwood Performing Arts School

Seeking HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGNER/DIRECTOR for MAMMA MIA directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and artistic director for Trollwood. Collaborate with the Director, prepare written research and renderings outlining a vision for the hair and makeup elements of the production. Create and implement all aspects of hair and makeup design. Lead team of students through build and production process all the way through strike.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre, minimum 2 years-experience in similar position. Expertise in developing hair and makeup concepts for musical theatre and ability to lead a team in producing the artistic vision of the show. Highly proficient in hair and makeup techniques. Candidate must possess ability to teach youth and work outdoors.

Contract: On-site, full time from June 2 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.

Salary: $11,280; travel stipend, housing provided.

To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER/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 stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 work environment is both indoor and outdoor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Some portions of this position work outdoors in varying weather conditions including temperature, wind speeds, and moisture.

Sound Technician: Trollwood Performing Arts School

Collaborate with professionals throughout the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high-quality musical production in outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Sound Technician for MAMMA MIA. Assist sound designer/director in completing all setup of audio needs. Assist in supervising show operations and run crew. Responsible for running the board and assist in teaching students audio processes. Along with designer/director, responsible for assisting with audio strike.

Preferred Qualifications: College level education in technical theater, music technology, or related field, with emphasis on sound; or related experience. Experience in audio operations for musical theater, preferred. High level of experience constructing and setting up expansive sound systems. Experience working with and operating wireless microphones, digital / analog sound boards, intercom networks, video networks, and power distribution systems. Confident ability to teach youth, and impart technical knowledge.

Contract:  On-site, full time from June 4 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.

To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with SOUND TECHNICIAN in the subject line. www.trollwood.org

Salary: $20 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.

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 stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally work at a height of up to 50 feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law. www.fargo.k12.nd.us/eoe