Actor Rehearsal & Performance Assistant

Actor Rehearsal & Performance Assistant – Stamford, CT

Hiring immediately.

We are looking for a reliable and professional Actor Rehearsal & Performance Assistant to work in person with an actor preparing for multiple short-film projects.

A major part of this position is listening closely to the actor’s speech and helping maintain natural and consistent General American speech.

The ideal applicant should understand:

General American vowel and consonant sounds
Aspiration and non-aspiration rules for /p/, /t/, and /k/
Word and sentence stress
Rhythm and intonation
Linking and connected speech
Natural pacing and pronunciation

The applicant should also understand acting and scene work, including:

Character objectives
Actions
Beats and changes within a scene
Intentions and circumstances
Whether a performance feels clear, natural, and believable

Responsibilities may include:

Reading scenes and lines with the actor
Following the script during rehearsals
Pointing out pronunciation and speech inconsistencies
Helping maintain consistent General American speech
Discussing objectives, actions, beats, and scene choices when needed
Watching rehearsals and giving clear and respectful performance feedback
Recording rehearsals using a smartphone or provided camera
Watching recorded takes with the actor and helping identify what could be improved
Handling different rehearsal-related tasks as needed

Training at an acting school or conservatory is a strong plus, especially for applicants who have studied voice and speech, scene work, or performance.

Professional camera experience is not required. Basic comfort using a smartphone or provided camera is sufficient.

LOCATION

Stamford, Connecticut.

This is an in-person position in a professional corporate office building.

SCHEDULE

Approximately 24 hours per week.

Generally 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, four days per week.

The four scheduled days may include weekdays, weekends, or a combination of both. The exact days may change from week to week and will be communicated in advance.

Applicants must be able to commit for at least three months.

Each six-hour workday includes two paid 10-minute breaks.

PAY

$20 per hour.

$120 for each scheduled six-hour day.

Approximately $2,000 per month with a regular four-day-per-week schedule. Actual monthly earnings may vary depending on the number of scheduled workdays.

Hiring immediately.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal applicant is dependable, punctual, patient, observant, easy to work with, comfortable giving respectful feedback, and able to handle more than one rehearsal-related task when needed.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a short introduction explaining:

Your acting-school, conservatory, voice/speech, directing, or performance-training experience
Your weekday and weekend availability
How soon you can start
Whether you can commit for at least three months

Applicants should be prepared to answer a brief screening question about General American speech.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person