HEAD CARPENTER, SCENE SHOP

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre, seeks an experienced Head Carpenter for its scene shop. The ideal candidate will fabricate scenic elements, oversee a build crew, and maintain equipment within a collaborative environment. Previous theatrical experience and proficiency in scenic carpentry are essential for this full-time, seasonal position.

Qualifications

• Expertly skilled in scenic carpentry and able to read shop drawings.
• Understanding of scenic wiring, welding, and automation preferred.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate scenic elements and oversee the carpentry build crew.
• Maintain shop equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with Technical Direction team and IATSE crew.

Skills

Scenic Carpentry

Mechanical Stage Systems

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre, is looking for an experienced Head Carpenter for its scene shop. WST produces a five-show main stage season consisting of three musicals and two straight plays, as well as a mainstage children’s series. Primary responsibilities include: working with the Technical Direction team, IATSE crew, and apprentices to fabricate scenic elements, overseeing the build crew, and maintaining the shop and its equipment. Applicants should be expertly skilled in scenic carpentry and be able to read and understand shop drawings and draftings.Understanding of scenic wiring, welding, stage rigging, mechanical stage systems, and automation are preferred. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, can multi-task, has excellent communication skills, and has attention to detail and quality.Previous theatrical experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, seasonal, IATSE position.

Walnut Street Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply

Candidate should send their cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Siobhán Ruane, Director of Production at [e-mail] and include “Head Carpenter” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
email: [e-mail]