Now Hiring: Freelance Event & Production Crew – Philadelphia, PA

Pay: $25–$35/hr (based on role & experience)
Start: Summer 2025 | Freelance, Project-Based Work

Who We Are

Odeum Labor Services is a national provider of skilled labor for live events, theater, immersive experiences, and experiential builds. We were founded through the merger of Mind the Gap Labor Services and TINC Productions, combining over 30 years of expertise in the field.

This summer, we’re excited to expand into the Philadelphia market, bringing our commitment to high-quality work and crew-first values with us.

At Odeum, we believe every project succeeds when crews are respected, fairly paid, and properly supported. Our in-house project managers handle logistics and communication — so our freelance professionals can focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional work on-site.

We don’t just fill shifts. We build crews.

Roles We’re Hiring:

• Stagehands, Loaders, Carpenters, Lighting Technicians, Audio Technicians, Video Technicians, Scenic Painters / Touch-Up Crew

• Lull, Knuckleboom, and Forklift Drivers (valid certification required)

What You’ll Need

• Prior experience in live events, scenic installs, or production labor

• Transportation to and from job sites in the Philadelphia area

• Professional attitude and reliability

• OSHA or equipment certs are a plus (not required)

Why Work With Odeum?

• Competitive pay: $25–$35/hour

• Straightforward communication & scheduling

• Real project support from a team that’s been on-site

• Opportunity for ongoing work across the region

Apply Today

Email your resume and availability to: Jobs@OdeumLabor.com

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“There is nothing more powerful than people singing together.”

Jack Langstaff, Revels Founder

Revels, the Cambridge, MA based performing arts organization, seeks a visionary music-theater professional to lead us into our sixth decade of creating a distinctive form of participatory theater that celebrates the seasonal calendar and cultural traditions through performances based on traditional song, dance, and music. The incoming Artistic Director will work collaboratively with existing professional staff and an ever-changing body of performers to craft and produce performances that bring together diverse audiences, cast and crew to create the magic that is Revels.

Revels

Revels creates engaging theatrical experiences built on our core belief in celebrating life through traditional stories, music, dance, and song. Bringing together amateur performers of all ages with tradition bearers and professional cast and crew, Revels marks the seasons with performances and events that invite our audiences to play an active role.

Revels is best known for Midwinter Revels (The Christmas Revels) which attracts up to 20,000 people annually. Since 1971, Revels has held its December production in the historic Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. In December 2025, the 55th Midwinter Revels will highlight traditions of Scandinavia, weaving a joyous celebration of the winter solstice through the annual touchstones that have made Revels one of the top performing arts organizations in the Boston area (ranked #11 in 2024 Boston Business Journal).

Revels comprises a staff of ten professionals, over 200 volunteers, and a Board of Directors. Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1974, Revels, Inc. is the licensor of the Revels trademark and provides artistic guidance and oversight to eight other independently chartered organizations across the country. Revels North, founded by Carol Langstaff in 1975, was the first of the sister cities.

The Revels Calendar

While Midwinter Revels, our celebration of the shortest day, is by far the largest annual production, Revels is active year round. Revels marks the vernal and autumnal equinoxes with an indoor SpringSing and a RiverSing along the Charles River,

respectively, and joins other performing arts organizations to mark the summer solstice, in recent years at Harvard University’s Summer Solstice Celebration. In the other eight months of the year, Revels hosts pub sings at The Burren, the revered Irish pub and music venue in Somerville, MA and concerts at Club Passim, the intimate and iconic folk-music club in Harvard Square. Singing continues throughout the year with Revels Singers, an inclusive commu

Revels comprises a staff of ten professionals, over 200 volunteers, and a Board of Directors. Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1974, Revels, Inc. is the licensor of the Revels trademark and provides artistic guidance and oversight to eight other independently chartered organizations across the country. Revels North, founded by Carol Langstaff in 1975, was the first of the sister cities.

The Revels Calendar

While Midwinter Revels, our celebration of the shortest day, is by far the largest annual production, Revels is active year round. Revels marks the vernal and autumnal equinoxes with an indoor SpringSing and a RiverSing along the Charles River,

respectively, and joins other performing arts organizations to mark the summer solstice, in recent years at Harvard University’s Summer Solstice Celebration. In the other eight months of the year, Revels hosts pub sings at The Burren, the revered Irish pub and music venue in Somerville, MA and concerts at Club Passim, the intimate and iconic folk-music club in Harvard Square. Singing continues throughout the year with Revels Singers, an inclusive commu

Revels comprises a staff of ten professionals, over 200 volunteers, and a Board of Directors. Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1974, Revels, Inc. is the licensor of the Revels trademark and provides artistic guidance and oversight to eight other independently chartered organizations across the country. Revels North, founded by Carol Langstaff in 1975, was the first of the sister cities.

The Revels Calendar

While Midwinter Revels, our celebration of the shortest day, is by far the largest annual production, Revels is active year round. Revels marks the vernal and autumnal equinoxes with an indoor SpringSing and a RiverSing along the Charles River,

respectively, and joins other performing arts organizations to mark the summer solstice, in recent years at Harvard University’s Summer Solstice Celebration. In the other eight months of the year, Revels hosts pub sings at The Burren, the revered Irish pub and music venue in Somerville, MA and concerts at Club Passim, the intimate and iconic folk-music club in Harvard Square. Singing continues throughout the year with Revels Singers, an inclusive community chorus. 2025 also marks Revels’ 20th Celebration of Spring with Perkins School for the Blind.

Artistic Succession

For over three decades, including many years alongside founder Jack Langstaff, Patrick Swanson led Revels as Artistic Director. In this capacity he worked in close collaboration with a full-time Executive Director, Music Director, Artist in Residence, and professional staff. In anticipation of his retirement in 2024, the Revels Board and Staff leadership created an interim transition model that brought theater founder, director, and actor Debra Wise to Revels, first as Associate Artistic Director in 2023, and now as Interim Artistic Director. Paddy Swanson remains affiliated with Revels in a part-time consulting role.

The Role

The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing the artistic vision and focus for Revels, Inc. This includes creation and artistic direction of the Cambridge Midwinter Revels show; artistic oversight of musical and cultural events throughout the calendar year; and providing advice and guidance to Revels affiliates nationwide.

The role reports directly to the Revels Executive Director.

Specific Duties

Artistic Direction

● Conceive, research, write/outsource, cast and direct the annual Midwinter Revels Production;

● Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate artistic personnel including performers, actors, artists, designers and other contracted personnel for the Midwinter show and other programming;

● Provide leadership for the artistic programs for Revels throughout the year, creating and directing as needed;

● Actively collaborate with Revels staff including Executive Director, Music Director and Production Manager on matters of artistic production and operations

Board Engagement

● Work collaboratively with members of the Revels Board

● Assist in board member recruitment and orientation, as appropriate

● Participate in and present at Revels Board meetings, as requested

Outreach and Development

● Act as a spokesperson for the organization’s mission and artistic vision via speaking engagements, media interviews, written content, public/social appearances, and fundraising events, as appropriate

Affiliate Leadership

● Maintain artistic exchanges between Cambridge and its affiliates. This may include performing yearly review of scripts to ensure artistic quality and review of affiliates work at the annual national producer/director retreat

● Attend annual Midwinter Revels rehearsals/productions in affiliate cities as possible

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Attributes

● Demonstrable experience directing, writing, choreographing and/or designing for the stage in collaboration with professional and amateur performers across artistic modalities

● Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across departments; and to work respectfully while directing paid and volunteer staff, contractors, and other theater personnel; preference for candidates who have also worked with amateur cast and crew

● Experience and interest in researching cultural and historical folk-art traditions and representing them on stage through music, dance and storytelling

● Interest in and understanding of Revels traditions as a component of Midwinter Revels and all seasonal events?

● Experience engaging with funders and donors

● Clear and respectful communicator and colleague

● Scriptwriting experience strongly preferred

The ideal candidate will be a collaborator, a leader, a player/coach who contributes to the positive work environment at Revels and brings a joyful curiosity and approach to creating art and engaging audiences.

Employment and Compensation

While the specific annual salary will be commensurate with experience, the anticipated range is $90,000 - $125,000. Employment benefits include health and dental insurance upon the start of employment with Revels and four weeks of paid time off per fiscal year. The current Artistic Director role is full-time, year-round and in-person, based in our offices in Cambridge, MA. We recognize that talented professionals may have a range of existing commitments and Revels may be able to accommodate this on a case-by-case basis. An offer will be contingent upon conversations with references, verification of educational degree and/or employment, and a clear CORI check.

Interested?

Please submit requests for further information, nominations, or application materials consisting of a 1-3 page letter of interest, a current resume, and any other digitally-transmittable materials you feel represent your work and experience to jobs@revels.org. We would enjoy having preliminary conversations with you to share more about the organization, including video links, and this opportunity, prior to you submitting your materials. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential.

Revels is a 501(c)3 organization, located at 2 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138. Revels welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or identity, genetic information, political or religious opinion or affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

SPT

$852 weekly minimum (SPT 7) - Stage manager

$704 weekly minimum (SPT 7) - Assistant stage manager

SEEKING

Equity stage managers for ALMOST

FAMOUS (See breakdown).

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration.

Deadline: 06/23/2025

SUBMIT TO

employment@actofct.org

PERSONNEL

Music: Tom Kitt

Lyrics: Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt

Book: Cameron Crowe

Director: Daniel C. Levine

Choreographer: Jessica Chen

Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri

Music Director: Nicholas Connors

Expected to attend:

Karie Koppel, Casting Director

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: September 15, 2025

First Performance: on/about October 18, 2025

Opening: on/about October 23, 2025

Closing: November 16, 2025

Possible one week extension through November 23, 2025

OTHER

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

BREAKDOWN

ALMOST FAMOUS

This will be the first production of the musical since its 2022 Broadway debut—and will be a thrilling reimagining of the production, featuring a revised book and score by the original Broadway team: Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning composer Tom Kitt, and Academy Award–winning writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe. In a unique collaboration, both Kitt and Crowe will be working directly with A.C.T. of CT Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine who will direct the production. Bryan Perri, the original Broadway music supervisor of Almost Famous, will return to music supervise the Ridgefield production. This new production will serve as an important step toward creating the final, licensable version of Almost Famous. In this staging, the ensemble is not just support—they are the heartbeat of the piece. Onstage throughout the show, they serve as a kind of modern Greek chorus: representing the timeless, intangible power of music and memory—watching, shifting, reflecting the inner lives of the characters and the world around them. As Penny Lane says, “…the spirits are still here… In the walls and in the rafters…the spirits are still here… the music tells you all you need to know. The spirits are the ones who make it so...” This is Almost Famous as you’ve never seen it before—intimate, poetic, and surging with the raw, electric energy of a backstage pass to rock history.