Seasonal Scenic Painter – Fast-Paced Stage Craft + Shared Housing

Playwright Co; Maine; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing

Health insurance after 120 days

Earned Paid Leave (up to 40 hours)

Dental and Vision available at cost

Job summary

Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, ME is seeking an experienced Overhire Scenic Painter to support the 2026 Season Mainstage production SMALL TOWN, a world premiere John Mellencamp musical. Immediate availability through Sept 26, 2026 is preferred.

Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of fast-paced work with non-traditional hours. Expect to work from renderings, maintain logs, and use standard scenic painting techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced scenic painter with strong color-matching skills.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and climb ladders.
• Able to work non-traditional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create samples from renderings and reference materials.
• Maintain detailed procedure and color logs.
• Work independently and with the production team.
• Operate scenic painting tools and mix colors to match elevations.
• Adapt to fast-paced production schedules.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Non-traditional hours

Scenic painting experience

Tools

Scenic painting tools

Job description

Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, ME is seeking an experienced Overhire Scenic Painter to support the 2026 Season Mainstage production SMALL TOWN, a world premiere John Mellencamp musical. Immediate availability through Sept 26, 2026 is preferred.

Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of fast-paced work with non-traditional hours. Expect to work from renderings, maintain logs, and use standard scenic painting techniques.