Student Theatre Scene Shop Technician

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Topeka seeks a student hourly to support scenic construction and production operations for the Department of Theatre and Dance. You will collaborate with faculty and production teams to construct, install, and maintain scenic elements for departmental productions.

The role emphasizes safe tool use, teamwork, and adherence to production timelines, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in professional theatre practices.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in scenic construction, theatric safety protocols, and production environments.
• Experience with standard hand and power tools used in scenery construction.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Scenic construction and installation duties.
• 20% - Shop maintenance and organization duties.

Skills

Scenic construction

Theatrical safety

Production environments

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The University of Kansas in Topeka seeks a student hourly to support scenic construction and production operations for the Department of Theatre and Dance. You will collaborate with faculty and production teams to construct, install, and maintain scenic elements for departmental productions.

The role emphasizes safe tool use, teamwork, and adherence to production timelines, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in professional theatre practices.