Overview

The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2023 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces a seven-show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year.

Contracts begin April 23 and run through end of July 15.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assistant Charge Scenic Artist: Assists charge artist with overseeing assigned scenic artists, scenic application of texture, three-dimensional sculpting and scenery painting for assigned productions. Coordinates with Scenic Charge on scheduling, techniques used, purchasing of supplies and equipment.

Experience leading crews of scenic artists. Experience developing paint and finishing techniques for theatrical scenery is a plus.

Intermediate and advanced experience with scenic painting and finishing or related field. Must be comfortable using ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts. Basic knowledge of typical scenery and paint specific tools.

Looking for someone interested in leadership, team dynamics, and developing healthy artists to partner with Charge who is highly invested in those things.

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume
Cover Letter addressed to Shiloah Frederick
Contact Information for three professional references

Portfolio images will be requested with interview. Can be website or individual photos.

Apply at https://suu.applicantpro.com/jobs/2637582.html

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