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Technical Collaborators

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About Us

The New York Neo-Futurists are a radically dynamic ensemble of multidisciplinary artists who write and perform original work rooted in the truth of our own lived experiences. We fuse elements of poetry, game, and performance art to create ever-changing theatre and other artistic experiments to respond to the world around us.

The Position

Our team of technical collaborators are dedicated designers, audio-visual thinkers, and creative technologists who strive to develop and realize creative visions as a part of a group. Technical collaborators are an essential part of our collective of artists, and are key in maintaining the artistic integrity and production values of The Infinite Wrench as well as other New York Neo-Futurists productions. The Technical Collaborator’s role is one of trust, which often leads to lifelong artistic partnerships as well as the development of your own creative practices. 

Responsibilities

The Technical Collaborators operate and design the technical/design elements such as lighting, sound, video, and other integrated media for our staple weekly show, The Infinite Wrench. The Technical Collaborators serve as a sort of production manager each week, making sure everything goes smoothly and safely, overseen by the company's Technical Director. The fast-paced controlled chaos of the show requires quick thinking and a cool head from all of our Technical Collaborators. All Technical Collaborators should have a firm understanding of the Neo-Futurist aesthetic and mission, in addition to having some training in theater design and/or stage management. All Technical Collaborators must commit to at least seven weeks in TIW each year, with opportunities to be involved with the company in other capacities (touring, working on Prime-Time shows & our podcast, etc.) 

Outcomes

While in runs of The Infinite Wrench, the environment of experimentation and collaboration often leads to creative design solutions that would not emerge anywhere else. The nature of a constantly-changing show requires you to be fluid and playful with your work, shifting moods and aesthetics in a moment, and finding how your voice fits into this movement. Designing and running this show is unlike any other; when the show is on, you are an undeniable part of the energy in the theater, actively performing with the ensemble on stage. We strive for pay equity and guarantee our artists compensation. As of summer 2021, artists are paid $200/week for their work on The Infinite Wrench, with external gigs, projects, and administrative work providing other paid opportunities with the company. 

Requirements

  • An enthusiasm and understanding of Neo-Futurism, or excitement to learn

  • Proficiency in at least one of the following: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Production Management, Sound Design, Video/Meda Design, Event Management

    • Proficiency in multiple is a major bonus

  • Understanding of lighting/sound board operation

  • Openness for collaboration

  • Desire for experimentation in theater design and other creative technologies

  • Ability to attend two late night (10:30p-12am) shows per week, in 3-6 week chunks

  • Ability to attend three rehearsals per week (Tuesday 8-1 1pm; Friday 7:30pm- showtime; Saturday 8:30pm- showtime) 

For questions, please contact Anthony, our technical director, at anthony@nynf.org