Red Theater
We are seeking a stage designer/fabricator for a devised adaptation of Flatland. The script has been in development for several years, and we are now looking for a designer to enter the process as we build towards a workshop followed by a tourable production.
About the Play
Flatland is a 19th-century novella that explores what a two-dimensional world might look like as a way to better understand people, how we perceive each other, and how we structure society. This adaptation seeks to build a tourable production that can perform at science and technology museums, middle and high schools, and performing arts venues. We have sought to stay true to the original text while also developing a fun, theatrical exploration of alternate dimensions.
About the Designer
In collaboration with the three lead artists, the stage designer would be designing, creating, and building a cohesive scenic, prop, and puppet world for this play within certain limitations. Combined all of this equipment must be tourable (easily and swiftly broken down and set-up) and portable (moveable in the back of a hatchback). We are looking for someone who can design and fabricate a limited number of impactful items to complete the world of the play.
If the designer also has interest or familiarity with costumes and/or sound, they could also contribute to these areas if desired.
Collaborative team
Daniel Bird Tobin (Assistant Professor of Applied Theatre, University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Jeff Sachs (Managing Director, Lexington Children’s Theatre)
Wyatt Kent (Artistic Director, Red Theater)
Timeline
January-February – Collaborative Discussions
February 26-March 1 – Short experimental workshop
March-April – Finish design and build
April onwards – Tour as available
Send an email using subject line "Flatland designer search" to wyatt.kent@redtheater.org expressing your interest. Please include a resume and design portfolio or other introduction to examples of your work.
To apply for this job email your details to wyattkent@redtheater.org