Lead Scenic Carpenter & Assistant Technical Director

THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE INC; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE INC is looking for an Assistant Technical Director / Lead Production Carpenter for the 2026–2027 season. This role involves building scenery, overseeing volunteer crews, and ensuring successful production execution.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in scenic construction, carpentry, and technical theater, with a collaborative spirit and excellent problem-solving abilities. Compensation is competitive based on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in scenic construction, carpentry, and technical theater.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and construction plans.
• Comfortable working independently and leading teams of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of scenery for multiple productions.
• Interpret construction drawings and technical plans.
• Supervise volunteer build crews and coordinate scenic installations.

Skills

Scenic construction

Carpentry

Technical theater

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Woodworking

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Benefits:

Paid time off

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Assistant Technical Director / Lead Production Carpenter

Lake Worth Playhouse seeks a skilled, collaborative, and hands-on Assistant Technical Director / Lead Production Carpenter to join our production team for the 2026–2027 season. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building scenery, solving problems, working with volunteers, and helping bring theatrical productions to life from the first build day through closing night. Working closely with the Technical Director, Artistic Director, designers, staff, and volunteers, this individual will play a key role in the successful execution of our mainstage and black box productions.

Responsibilities

Lead the construction of scenery for multiple productions throughout the season

Interpret construction drawings, renderings, and technical plans

Assist with drawing and construction documentation as needed

Supervise and work alongside volunteer build crews

Coordinate scenic installations, load-ins, strikes, and changeovers

Maintain shop organization, tools, equipment, and inventory

Troubleshoot technical and construction challenges during rehearsals and performances

Support production needs during technical rehearsals and performance runs

Promote and maintain safe working practices throughout the production process

Qualifications

Experience in scenic construction, carpentry, and technical theater

Ability to read and work from technical drawings and construction plans

Strong woodworking and general fabrication skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Comfortable working independently and leading teams of volunteers

Positive attitude and collaborative spirit

Experience with drawing software such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or similar programs is preferred.

Season Productions The successful candidate will support productions including: • Falsettos • The Game’s Afoot • A Chorus Line • Broadway Bound • Come From Away • Black Box Productions • Special Events and Community Programs

What We’re Looking For We are searching for someone who is more than a carpenter. We need a dependable production partner—someone who enjoys finding solutions, mentoring volunteers, working with designers, and helping a production cross the finish line. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building a platform, hanging a door, solving a backstage issue during tech week, or helping a volunteer learn a new skill.

Compensation Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, availability, and scope of responsibilities.

To Apply Please submit a résumé, relevant experience, and any portfolio materials to [e-mail]