Senior Props Artisan II: Create & Dress Scenic Props

Ultipro; Ashland (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR seeks a skilled Props Artisan to build, repair and transport stage props for multiple productions. The role requires reading drawings, fabricating props, and collaborating with the Properties Manager and designers.

Qualified candidates have a theatre arts degree or equivalent experience, at least five years’ prop experience, and physical stamina for heavy lifting and climbing. OSF emphasizes inclusion and safety in its work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a props professional.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on ladders or lifts.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain rehearsal and show props.
• Deliver and transfer props to theatres and rehearsal halls.
• Dress scenery with props during load-ins and changes.
• Update Properties Manager on progress and inventory.
• Interpret drawings and construction methods from designers.
• Maintain stock inventory and notify when low.
• Strike, restore, archive props after use.

Skills

Sewing skills

Carpentry

Upholstery

Paint/finish

Prop fabrication

Detail-oriented

Independent collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

Fabrication design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts

Tools

MIG welder

Lathe

Table saw/routers

Plotters/Vinyl cutters

Printers

Photoshop/Illustrator

Wood/metal shop tools

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR seeks a skilled Props Artisan to build, repair and transport stage props for multiple productions. The role requires reading drawings, fabricating props, and collaborating with the Properties Manager and designers.

Qualified candidates have a theatre arts degree or equivalent experience, at least five years’ prop experience, and physical stamina for heavy lifting and climbing. OSF emphasizes inclusion and safety in its work environment.