What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024 Stage Crew position at Southern Utah University?
Job Description:
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2024 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an seven-show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.
Contract dates vary by position, check dates in specific job descriptions.
Deck Carpenter: Contracts begin in April and run through mid September or mid October (depending on theatre assignment).
Apprentice Carpenters/painters/props artisans begin late April and run through mid September or mid October (depending on theatre assignment).
Stage Crew: Contracts begin in May and run through mid September or mid October (depending on theatre assignment).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Deck Carpenter:
- Responsible for load in, running, organization of storage, daily changeovers and maintenance of scenery and props for a theater (Engelstad, Randall, or Anes).
- Contracts begin April 30th and run through early September 12th or October 12th (depending on theatre assignment).
- Works with Scenery Director on stage crew schedule and necessary adjustments.
- Working on lifts or ladders and ability to lift 50 pounds required.
Apprentice Carpenters/painters/props artisans:
- Participate in creation of scenery and props for first 5 weeks of contract then transition to crew.
- Responsible for load in, running, storage, daily changeovers and maintenance of scenery and props for assigned productions.
- Working on lifts or ladders and ability to lift 50 pounds required.
Stage Crew:
- Responsible for load in, running, storage, and changeovers of scenery and props for assigned productions.
- Working on lifts or ladders and ability to lift 50 pounds required.
All crew positions will be required to work some hours between 12am and 8am
Education and Experience Requirements:
Deck Carpenter: Experience with theatrical scenic construction, theatrical rigging, loadin and strike required. Previous experience working in a repertory company or professional theater and leading crews desired.
Apprentice Carpenters/painters/props artisans Previous experience with fabrication in desired discipline is required. Experience working backstage on theatrical productions desired.
Stage Crew: Previous theatrical experience required.
Documents Needed to Apply:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for 3 professional references
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Salary : $15 - $18
