NACA South Conference Stage Crew Application
Deadline: Sept. 1, 2008
Dear Stage Crew Applicant:
Thank you for your time and interest in applying to be a part of the Showcase Stage Crew for the 2008 NACA South Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Listed below is information regarding the application, the selection process, time commitments and other important information.
NACA SOUTH STAGE CREW WORK
Working on the NACA South Conference Showcase Stage Crew includes a variety of tasks typical of stage crew work: loading and unloading trucks, moving, lifting and placing equipment; assembling and setting up band equipment, sound, lights and staging equipment; operating follow spot lights, house lights and stage curtains; moving and placing risers, screens and stage props, helping with the general organization of the stage and venue including some cleaning, etc.
APPLICATION
Please be sure to fill out the information on the NACA South Conference Showcase Staff Application online. All application materials must be returned to George Micalone, NACA South Conference Showcase Production Coordinator, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, SEPT. 1, 2008. You will be notified of your status via email by Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Please email me immediately if you have not heard from me by then on your status.
SELECTION CRITERIA
In our decision, we try to bring diverse representation to the Stage Crew based upon: School location (state); school size; public or private school; four-year or two-year school and levels of experience. Some minimal previous experience is required but we do not select those only with extensive experience. We try to select people who will learn the most from the NACA South Conference Showcase Stage Crew experience, and who will use this learning to benefit their school and region.
We will be selecting approximately 8 members for the Stage Crew. Those not selected will be placed on a waiting list should any cancellations occur. For this reason, it is extremely important to notify the Showcase Production Coordinator promptly of your acceptance of a Stage Crew position when offered, and of your cancellation should something come up that prohibits your participation.
TIME COMMITMENTS
You should reserve the time period from Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 for your Stage Crew commitment. Depending on the distance from your city to Chattanooga, Wednesday, Oct. 1 would be a travel day to Chattanooga with our first official meeting TENTATIVELY set for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Load-out will occur until approximately 1am on Sunday, Oct. 5. The remainder of Oct. 5 would be for return travel. We do not accept applications for only part of the time - you must be able to commit to the entire time period. Please DO NOT make your travel arrangements based on the information above - we are still working out the showcase schedule.
EXPENSES
NACA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FOR SHOWCASE STAFF MEMBERS:
1. Lodging: NACA South Conference Showcase Staff will be housed in double rooms in the conference hotel in Chattanooga. All stage crew will be roomed together.
2. Meals Per Diem: NACA provides meals for all stage crew staff. We will eat some meals as a group and other times I’ll give you cash to go get something. There may be occasions where you will be unable to leave the showcase venue for meals. In that case, we will send a "runner" out with our order and we will eat during a break at the showcase venue.
3. Conference Passes: NACA will provide a conference name tag and conference program so that you may attend other parts of the conference when you are not scheduled for work.
NACA DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES:
1. Travel: If selected, you will need to cover your costs of getting to and from the hotel from your college residence. Please remember to include transportation to and from the airport in your budget costs. If selected, and should you choose to drive, we will provide a list of other showcase staff members you may want to arrange to car pool with to share expenses for travel and parking.
2. Meals During Travel: You will need to cover your meal costs until the first staff call and after the last staff call.
3. Wages: All Showcase Staff are volunteer, non-paid positions.
Should you have any questions or need further clarification about any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me at (803) 777-7130 or via email at micalone@sc.edu. Thank you once again for your interest in the 2008 NACA South Conference Showcase Crew.
Sincerely,
George Micalone
NACA South Showcase Production Coordinator
University of South Carolina- Columbia