SCENIC DEPARTMENT

Assistant Technical Director- position filled

May 13 arrive /July 31 depart
$5,500 stipend / up to $300 travel / private dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements:  Detailed knowledge of  shop math, advanced woodworking, welding, and rigging; ability to operate a single purchase fly system, ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds, spend extended periods of time on your feet, and to work a varied schedule and at heights above 25'.  Ideal candidate should feel comfortable driving a truck and 16’ trailer, be self-motivated, safety conscious, with at least two years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of educational and other experience in a supervisory capacity.  Experience with AutoCad a plus.

Responsible for:

• Partnering with the Technical Director on all aspects of production for the TSF season

• Assisting the TD in the overall supervision of the scene shop and the build of all scenic elements and set props for the four-show repertory season, children's show, and auxiliary shows as needed

• Overseeing changeovers

• Participating in opening night discussions    

• Assisting with company strike 

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Scenic Carpenters (2)- Build Only- positions filled

May 13 arrive /July 1 depart
$3,500 stipend / up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements:  Experience with various scenic construction techniques and materials; strong woodworking skills; proficiency with time management; ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds, spend extended periods of time on your feet, work a varied schedule, and to work at heights above 25'.

Responsible for:

• Building all scenic elements for the four-show rotating repertory season and children's show.

• Participating in opening night discussions
   

Scenic Carpenters (3)- Build and Run Crew- positions filled

May 13 arrive /July 31 depart
$4,400 stipend / up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements:  Experience with various scenic construction techniques and materials; strong woodworking skills; proficiency with time management; ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds, spend extended periods of time on your feet, work a varied schedule, and to work at heights above 25'.

Responsible for:

• Building all scenic elements for the four-show rotating repertory season and children's show.

• Serving on the scenic running and changeover crews

• Participating in opening night discussions 

• Assisting with company strike 

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Run Crew (2)- Run and Changeover Crew Only- positions filled

June 5 arrive /July 31 depart
$2,500 stipend / up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements:  Experience with various scenic construction techniques and materials; strong woodworking skills; proficiency with time management; ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds, spend extended periods of time on your feet, work a varied schedule, and to work at heights above 25'.

Responsible for:​

• Serving on the scenic running and changeover crews in a four-show rotating repertory season and children's show.

• Assisting with company strike 

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  To apply fill out the Technical Submission Form
For more information contact: info@texasshakespeare.com
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2024

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PAINT DEPARTMENT

 

Scenic Charge Artist- position filled

May 13 arrive / July 1 depart 
$4,000 stipend / up to $300 travel / private dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: Experience in creating samples for approval by Scenic Designer, mixing color, paint mixing, and scenic treatments including, but not limited to, faux finish, carving, texturing, ageing, distressing, and general working ability in both latex and scenic paint. The candidate should also have experience in reading blueprints and color elevations, budget management, scheduling, and be comfortable working at heights above 16'. Ideal candidate should be self-motivated, safety conscious, with at least three years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Responsible for:

• Maintaining paint stock, budget, and purchasing.

• All the painting of scenic elements for the four-show rotating repertory season and a children’s show.

• Working closely with the Scenic Designer and Technical Director on all scenic painting projects. 

• Participating in opening night discussions
   

Assistant Charge Artist- position filled

May 16 arrive / July 1 depart 
$3,500 stipend / up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: Experience in scenic treatments including, but not limited to, faux finish, carving, texturing, aging, distressing, and general working ability in both latex and scenic paint. The candidate should also have experience in reading blueprints and color elevations and be comfortable working at heights above 16'. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and safety conscious, with at least two years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Responsible for:

• Assisting the Scenic Charge Artist on all painting duties for the four-show rotating repertory season.

• Assisting the Scenic Charge Artist in maintaining paint stock and necessary departmental purchasing.

• Assisting the Scenic Charge Artist in supervising the paint department.

• Participating in opening night discussions.

 

Scenic Artist (2)- positions filled

May 16 arrive / July 31 depart
$3,000 stipend / up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: Experience in scenic treatments including, but not limited to, faux finish, carving, texturing, aging, distressing, and general working ability in both latex and scenic paint. The candidate should also have some experience in reading blueprints and color elevations and be comfortable working at heights above 16'. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and safety conscious, with at least one year of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Responsible for:

• Assisting the Scenic Charge and Assistant Scenic Charge with all painting duties for the four-show rotating repertory season, children's show, and auxiliary shows as needed

• Participating in opening night discussions   

• Assist in maintaining painted elements during the run of the shows

• Serve on the running crew and change-over crew

• Maintain paint treatments throughout changeovers.

 

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 To apply fill out the Technical Submission Form 
For more information contact: info@texasshakespeare.com
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2024