Stage Scenery Carpenter: Build, Install & Modify Sets

SUU; Cedar City, Northern (UT, KY); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Utah Shakespeare Festival at Southern Utah University seeks a scenic carpenter for the 2026–2027 season to fabricate and install scenery for eight-show repertory and three Green Shows across four venues in summer/fall. Duties include safe fabrication, load-ins, and changeovers under the Scenery Director.

Strong fabrication skills and rigging knowledge are essential. Minimum qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, plus ability to read drawings and work independently in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in technical theater or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience in wood and steel scenic fabrication.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of tools and techniques for fabrication including wood, steel, foam, rigging, and hardware.
• Basic theatrical rigging knowledge and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in safe, efficient fabrication and modification of repertory scenic elements.
• Assist in load-in and changeover of scenic elements, including flown and automated pieces.
• Modify scenery in response to rehearsal notes.
• Maintain clear communication with scenery and paint teams.
• Operate department vehicles and production equipment safely.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment and assets.
• Participate in training of stage crew on use, maintenance, and changeover of scenery.

Conocimientos

Wood fabrication

Steel fabrication

Construction drawings

Collaboration in fast-paced env

General fabrication tools

Rigging knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in technical theater

Descripción del empleo

The Utah Shakespeare Festival at Southern Utah University seeks a scenic carpenter for the 2026–2027 season to fabricate and install scenery for eight-show repertory and three Green Shows across four venues in summer/fall. Duties include safe fabrication, load-ins, and changeovers under the Scenery Director.

Strong fabrication skills and rigging knowledge are essential. Minimum qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, plus ability to read drawings and work independently in a