Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $20 Hour
ABOUT US
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through
innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community
asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant
regional arts & cultural landscape.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Child Wrangler is expected to perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence
and to the best of their knowledge, skill, judgment, and ability. The title Kid Wrangler or Child
Wrangler is the term used by Actors Equity Association. As required by AEA we must have a
dedicated supervisor for all minors in a production. At the Saugatuck Center we typically refer to
this role as the Young Actor Supervisor or Young Actor Liaison as it is more palatable to both the kids
and parents. Stage management tries to only refer to the minors on a show as Young Actors. On
paperwork you may see (YA) indicated and that is just a reminder to us that the individual in
question is a young actor / minor.
The Child Wrangler opportunities, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Liaison between the theater and the parents of our child actors.
Communicating schedule information, translating theater terminology, keeping all parties
informed about the safety, health and wellbeing of each child actor, keeping both parties
informed regarding behavioral issues, and keeping both parties updates about lateness or
absences.
Timely attendance at all rehearsals the child actors are called for
Meeting with theater personnel, the Producer, the Board of Directors and/or others as
designated by the Artistic Director
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pay attention and follow verbal directions
Strong communication skills
Knowledge / background experience in theater
Cultural competency. The ability to interact with people of different cultures and
socioeconomic backgrounds effectively with understanding and tolerance.
REPORTS TO: The Child Wrangler reports directly to the Producer and Production Stage Manager.
Final employment authority is with the Producer.
COMMITMENT: This is a non-union position running for the production Waitress. It is a temporary
seasonal, part-time hourly position. It is possible to hold this position for more than one production
per season. Each production contract is 4 weeks in length.
SCHEDULE
Waitress
Aug 1 - Design Run / First Day
Aug 4 - 6 - TECH WEEK
Aug 7 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)
Aug 8 - Opening
Aug 31 - Closing
COMPENSATION: Starting at $20/hour, plus 2 comp tickets, bus pass, company doctor support and
gym membership. Compensated for overtime.