Overview

Pay:

$8-$14, Depending on position

Job Description:

The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces a eight show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.

Contract dates vary by position. Most build contracts begin April/May and end June/July. Run contracts Begin in May/June and end September/October. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.

Charge Scenic Artist: Contracts begin early/late April and run through end of June/early July

Scenic Artist: Contracts begin mid April/Early May and run through end of June.

Junior Painter/Stage Crew: Contracts begin late May/early June and run through early September/mid-October.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Charge Scenic Artist: Oversees assigned scenic artists, and leads the scenic application of texture, three dimensional sculpting and scenery painting for assigned productions.

Scenic Artist: Responsible for painting and finishing of all scenic elements for assigned productions.

Junior Painter/Stage Crew: Responsible for painting and finishing of all scenic elements for assigned productions. Responsible for running, storage, and maintenance of paints for assigned productions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

All positions: Experience with scenic painting and finishing or related field

Charge Scenic Artist: Experience leading crews of scenic artists. Experience developing paint and finishing techniques for theatrical scenery are preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact information for 3 professional references

Apply at: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/suu/jobs/1616410-373347