Stipend Pool: $600 per adult scene; $500 for Junior scene; and $200 for finale

Typicaly 2-3 per swimming scene (finale can be directed solo), but you do not need to have a partner to apply!

Controls artistic vision of a swimming scene (in collaboration with the Show Directors) and runs swimming rehearsals for that scene. Oversees the following

• Developing swimming scene vision

• Choose music with approval of the Show Directors

• Scene choreography

• Costume and prop visions (created in collaboration with Costume and Prop Designers)

• Scene rehearsal content

• Any scene meetups outside of rehearsals

• Reinforce their assigned Assistant Stage Manager’s communication

• Maintaining a good relationship with BCRP staff and community pool users

• Enforcing attendance at rehearsals (with assistance from their assigned Assistant Stage Manager)

• Responsible for minor fixes to scene props and costume elements throughout show run

• End of show evaluation of their Assistant Stage Manager and Show Directors

Our swimming scene directors are the creative force behind their assigned scene and running rehearsals with our volunteer swimmers, making decisions that lead to our unique and captivating shows.

The expected timeline for this role runs from March to August, with an estimated commitment of 10-20 hours per month.

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Stipend: $500

Primary point person for set builds for the water ballet. Oversees the following:

• Oversees the creation of set elements for production (in collaboration with Water Ballet Director and Technical Director)

• Runs volunteer set meetings at HQ (1-2 per week from June-July)

• Manages entire set budget

• Responsible for making sure set set-up and breakdown instructions are clear

• Run set build training on Tech Day

• Attending bi-weekly production meetings

• Responsible for making minor repairs to the set as-needed during the show run

We understand that our sets are a unique challenge for a designer, but we have a framework that should make executing this role much more accessible than it has been in years past.

The expected timeline for this role runs from May to July, with an estimated commitment of 10-20 hours per month.

Apply to Design Sets for the Water Ballet

Stipend: $50 per scene

Expecting 1 ASM to be associated with each synchronized swimming scene. Each ASM is anticipated to be a swimmer within the scene.

The ASM is the primary communication point for swimming scene performers. Oversees the following

• Communication to assigned scene’s performers

• Makes inclement weather decisions for rehearsals (utilizing board created inclement weather protocol)

• Communicating scene’s stage directions to Stage Manager

• Maintaining scene attendance records and communicating attendance issues to their Swimming Scene Director(s)

• Fill out weekly rehearsal reports for their scene

• Working with Stage Manager and Scene Directors to understand where props live backstage and how they get on and off stage

• Communicate with Stage Manager day of show that scene is ready

Ultimately, an ASM is the primary point of contact for swimmers, ensuring that all swimmers understand where they are expected to be and when.

The expected timeline for this role runs from June to July, with an estimated commitment of 2-4 hours per week.

Apply to be an Assistant Stage Manager