Stage Crew

Berkeley-Repertory-Theatre; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) is seeking a seasonal Stage Crew member for the Stage Operations department. The role supports running scenery and properties, with a focus on safety and precision during rehearsals and performances.

This part-time, nonexempt position requires availability six days a week, nights and weekends, and the stamina to handle demanding schedules. Knowledge of fly systems and collaboration with production teams is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Availability to work six days a week, including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to move heavy objects and work at heights.
• Backstage crew or fly house experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move scenery and properties on and off stage during shows and tech periods.
• Prepare stage and backstage areas daily and assist with maintenance of scenery and props.
• Collaborate with stage management, front of house, and visiting artists.
• Occasionally appear onstage for scene shifts and work in a dark environment.
• Participate in trainings including safety, fly system, and equity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Equity inclusion

Stage shift proficiency

Fly system knowledge

Tools

Fly system

Job description

Description

DEPARTMENT: Stage Operations

POSITION: Stage Crew

REPORTS TO: Stage Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, nonexempt, seasonal over-hire

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Typically, a 6-day performance schedule per production, this will change during off show periods, load in, and tech periods.

COMPENSATION: $27 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition, relevance, and excellence, as well as its adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. Over 6 million people have enjoyed more than 500 shows at Berkeley Rep, including 85 world premieres. Berkeley Rep shows have gone on to win 8 Tony Awards, 9 Obie Awards, 11 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Pulitzer Prize, and many other honors. In recognition of its place on the national stage, Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997. Through its annual seven-play season, together with up to four special event presentations, Berkeley Rep invites audiences to enjoy an eclectic range of theatrical experiences featuring diverse artistic voices, themes, and perspectives.

Berkeley Rep (LORT B) seeks seasonal stage crew to join our team for the 2026-2027 season. Under the direction of the stage supervisor, the stage crew is responsible for running scenery and properties show tracks competently and responsibly, leading to a successful, safe, and smooth running of technical rehearsals and shows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties:

• Preserving the artistic integrity of a production for the length of its run. This includes moving scenery and properties on and off-off stage, often in a fast-paced and dark environment.
• Assisting in daily preparation of stage and backstage areas as well as the maintenance and repair of a production’s scenery, props, and special effects.
• Collaborating with other departments including stage management, front of house, visiting artists and other members of production.
• Appearing onstage for scene shifts, in costume when needed.
• Participating in workshops and trainings including fly system, fall arrest, antiracism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Availability to work six days a week. Primarily, nights and weekends for our typical eight-show week. Stage Crew also works during a productions technical rehearsal process which can be 10–12-hour long shifts over the length of several weeks before the production officially opens.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with other staff members, cast members, vendors, and patrons in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform complex technical scene shifts swiftly, quietly, and efficiently.
• The physical stamina and endurance to move objects as heavy as 40 pounds from one location to another repeatedly.
• Comfortable working at heights and in cramped spaces.
• Backstage crew experience is desirable.
• Experience working in a fly house is desirable.
• Knowledge of tools and hardware is desirable.

Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.