Scenic Carptenter - Southern Utah University

Job Description:

The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2024 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival will produce a six-show repertory season and three Green Shows across three venues in the summer/fall of 2025.

Employment dates are from late January to June 30th

Scenic Carpenter: Constructs and loads-in all scenic set elements for assigned productions. Completes shop improvement and organization projects as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical drawings from technical directors and assistant technical directors.
• Safely and efficiently build scenic elements for USF productions using wood, steel, foam, fabric, and other typical theatrical materials -Finish scenery surfaces in preparation for scenic artists.
• Move scenery and scenery related equipment to and from scene shop and theatrical venues.
• Install scenery in theatrical venues.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Intermediate and advanced experience in proper and safe use of typical shop tools and equipment, wood and steel construction techniques or other related technical theater fields.
• Knowledge of safe operations of all tools and equipment used in typical theatrical construction and installation for wood and steel (personnel lifts, linesets, etc.)
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs. for 50 feet unassisted.
• Must be able to use ladders as a part of daily tasks.

Documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

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