Job Opportunities

All positions have been filled for 2024.

Company Manager
April 29 – August 11
Reporting directly to the Director of Production.  CM responsibilities include company housing, transportation, HR-related issues (medical issues, workers comp, travel payments, etc), hospitality, rental cars, hotel like responsibilities for an ever-rotating cast of actors and designers coming/going throughout the season, maintenance on housing supplies and storage, and additional on site management support during busy times.  Long and rewarding hours are the expectation for this vital member of the management staff.  Salary is $625/wk plus housing.

Associate Company Manager (POSITION FILLED)

Assistant Company Manager (POSITION FILLED)

All positions have been filled for 2024.

Technical DirectoR (POSITION FILLED)

Assistant Technical Director
May 9- August 7
The Assistant Technical Director is a key leadership role within the mainstage season at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.  The TD is available to help advise and work through options but the ATD must be ready to handle full drafting assignments and work independently.  Additional day to day responsibilities include providing leadership on the shop floor and especially during install, coordinating expenses with production management, communicating with designers especially once they are on site and coordinating build space usage with the Charge Artist and Props Master.

The TD, ATD and Shop Supervisor work closely together to always ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment with safety being our top priority.  Our next priorities are promoting diversity and inclusion while maintaining work schedules and finding ways to continue to push our work quality to the top even with multiple ongoing project all while providing opportunities for growth among the shop staff.   Salary is $625/wk plus housing.

Shop Supervisor (POSITION FILLED)

Lead Carpenter (POSITION FILLED)

Carpenters (POSITIONS FILLED)

Carpentry Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Deck Chief
May 13 – August 7
The deck chief will work in the shop at the start of the contract and then transition into performance duties with shop support when first tech begins.  Ability to lead a crew, train more novice crew members, promote a safe working environment, and assist in supervising changeovers required.  Prior regional theater experience a plus.  Maintaining a positive attitude and encouraging a positive experience for all involved is vital.  Salary is $575/wk plus housing.

Run Crew Intern (POSITION FILLED)

All positions have been filled for 2024.

Props Supervisor
May 9 – Aug 7
The Props Supervisor leads a 3-4 person department.  Prop requirements always vary with the needs of the season but range from carpentry to crafts to upholstery to paints to shopping and/or rentals.  There is a decent stock in storage on campus but we rent/shop quite a bit to supplement all built projects.  Must be able to coordinate between an off-site designer and the rehearsal that is in progress. The Props Supervisor is also responsible for coordinating space use with other departments and for tool usage, maintaining prop storage, dealing with rehearsal prop needs for a very short rehearsal process and tracking a tight budget for multiple shows while still being realistic about directors needing/wanting last minute adds.  Salary is $625/wk plus housing.

Props Artisan/Carpenter (POSITION FILLED)

Props Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Props Run Crew Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Cutter/Draper (POSITION FILLED)

First Hand
May 9 – July 21
The First Hand assists the Cutter/Draper in the construction of new costumes and the preparation and alteration of stock/rental costumes for use in the productions. The First Hand needs to be experienced in pattern layout and cutting, assisting in fittings and measurements, preparing work for Stitchers and Interns and leading the sewing and construction of assigned costumes, completing hand and finishing work as assigned, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The First Hand needs to be able to follow instructions, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and effectively support the shop within the fast-paced summer season.  Tailoring experience a plus.  Salary is $525-550/wk plus housing.

Costume Shop Craftsperson
May 13 – July 21
The Craftsperson is responsible for working with the Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager in the creation, construction, and preparation of all costume crafts, including but not limited to millinery, footwear, jewelry, masks, etc. The Craftsperson needs to be experienced in interpreting sketches and drawings, creating costume craft items from a variety of materials, fabricating patterns for craft items, fitting performers, modifying stock items, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. The Craftsperson needs to be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively support the shop within the fast-paced summer season.  Salary is $525/wk plus housing.

Stitcher (POSITION FILLED)

Costume Shop Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Costume Shop Management Intern
May 13 – August 7
The Costume Shop Management Intern will assist the Costume Shop Manager throughout the season. The CSM Intern should have strong organizational skills, the ability to work productively under time pressures, and the ability to meet deadlines. The CSM Intern will assist with shopping, rentals, stock management, strike at the end of season, and assisting with costume construction as needed. The CSM Intern will assist in coordinating and organizing rentals for productions. Candidates should have experience working in the theatre, be highly organized with excellent communication skills, and have beginning construction and alteration skills. Costume Shop Management Intern needs to be able to follow instructions and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.  Salary is $300/wk plus housing.

Wardrobe Supervisor (POSITION FILLED)

Wardrobe/Stitcher
May 13 – August 7
The Wardrobe/Stitcher works under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. At the beginning of the season, the Wardrobe/Stitcher will work in the Costume Shop with the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the preparation and creation of all assigned production costumes. The Wardrobe/Stitcher should have intermediate-advanced experience in sewing by hand and machine, basic alterations, garment construction, finishing assigned projects in a timely manner, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. As the season progresses, the Wardrobe/Stitcher shifts to split Wardrobe Crew and Shop responsibilities and, at times, full Wardrobe Crew. The Wardrobe/Stitcher will be the Wardrobe Crew point-person for any major costume repairs. The Wardrobe/Stitcher assists the Wardrobe Supervisor in the training of the Wardrobe Interns. The Wardrobe/Stitcher will provide costume assistance to actors in their dressing rooms and/or backstage and perform daily maintenance, repairs, and laundry for assigned productions. The Wardrobe/Stitcher will assist with Strike at the end of the Season. The Wardrobe/Stitcher needs to be able to follow instructions, maintain a professional demeanor when working backstage with performers, and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.  Salary is $400/wk plus housing.

Wardrobe/Crafts
May 13 – August 7
The Wardrobe/Crafts works under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. At the beginning of the season, the Wardrobe/Crafts will work in the Costume Shop with the Craftsperson in the preparation and creation of all assigned production costume crafts as the Costume Crafts Assistant. The Wardrobe/Crafts must have experience in a variety of costume crafts, beginning-intermediate costume construction skills, finishing assigned projects in a timely manner, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. As the season progresses, the Wardrobe/Crafts shifts to split Wardrobe Crew and Shop responsibilities and, at times, full Wardrobe Crew. The Wardrobe/Crafts will be the Wardrobe Crew point-person for the maintenance and repair of costume craft items. The Wardrobe/Crafts assists the Wardrobe Supervisor in the training of the Wardrobe Interns. The Wardrobe/Crafts will provide costume assistance to actors in their dressing rooms and/or backstage and perform daily maintenance, repairs, and laundry for assigned productions. The Wardrobe/Crafts will assist with Strike at the end of the Season. The Wardrobe/Crafts needs to be able to follow instructions, maintain a professional demeanor when working backstage with performers, and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.  Salary is $400/wk plus housing.

Wardrobe Interns
May 20 – August 7
The Wardrobe Intern works under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. During non-show weeks, the Wardrobe Intern will work in the Costume Shop with the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the preparation and creation of all assigned production. The Wardrobe Intern will provide costume assistance to actors in their dressing rooms and/or backstage. Wardrobe Interns will assist with Strike at the end of the Season. The Wardrobe Intern needs to be able to follow instructions, maintain a professional demeanor when working backstage with performers, and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.  Salary is $300/wk plus housing.

Wig Supervisor
May 13 – August 7
The wig/hair and make-up Supervisor is part of a a three-person team led by the Supervisor who works directly with the various costume designers and the Costume Shop Supervisor.  Once designs are settled, the Supervisor works with the assistant and intern to ensure all looks are taught to each actor and/or wardrobe, assists those with more complicated looks or multiple changes to maintain the design on a nightly basis and all wigs are maintained for the full season run.  The Festival does have a small stock that we pull from but relies on rentals that need to be treated well and returned in top condition to maintain our ongoing rental relationships.  The Supervisor must be comfortable mentoring others.  Some run responsibilities are possible. Salary is $575/wk plus housing.

Assistant Wig Supervisor (POSITION FILLED)

Wig and Makeup Intern
May 20 – August 4
The wig and makeup intern will work as a part of the wig and makeup team.  While there will be some wig maintenance duties, the wig and makeup intern will be primarily responsible for assisting performers both before and during performances as needed, sometimes working with performers from multiple productions at the same time.  Basic wig maintenance experience is preferred, but specific techniques can be taught as needed.  Experience as a dresser a plus since this person may be used to assist with costume quick changes in addition to wig changes.  Salary is $300/wk plus housing.

All positions have been filled for 2024.

Sound Technician (Season)
May 13 – August 7
Reports directly to the Sound Supervisor and works with the supervisor and sound intern to maintain the sound system of the performing arts center.  Show specific adds/installs will happen for each production including supplemental speakers, sound reinforcement, and video monitors as needed.  Additional responsibilities include looking after On The Green, our daily live music in front of the building during preshow hours, run responsibilities on various shows (either board op-ing and/or A2 responsibilities), general maintenance and especially microphone maintenance. Experience with the Yamaha CL series consoles and Dante preferred.  The Sound Technician will need to be able to work on projects independently as well as supervise interns on projects as instructed by the Sound Supervisor and Engineer. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and teach techniques to the intern while working are needed.  Salary is $500/wk plus housing.

Sound Intern (POSITION FILLED)

All positions have been filled for 2024.

All positions have been filled for 2024.

Musical Run Crew
July 1 – August 4
Run crew duties vary but include responsibilities ranging from moving or flying scenery to repairing set pieces, tracking props, basic stage maintenance and assisting stage management responsibilities.  The specifics will truly not take shape until midway through rehearsals but this is an opportunity to be backstage the summer musical and experience various departments’ responsibilities during performance.  Run crew will remain on contract through the strike/changeover after the musical and work with the scenic crew to get ready for the remainder of the season.  Must be comfortable in a backstage environment, capable of lifting, good at following detailed directions and asking follow up questions as needed.  The decision timeline is closer to the start of the season, April or May.   Salary is $300/wk plus housing.

General Overhire
If you are local (or in our general area) and looking for periodic work but not full summer jobs let us know!  We are always looking to expand our database of available hands/skilled workers.  Include a resume, your expected availability (if you know it) between May and August, and what various departments you work in.  No specific deadline here, feel free to submit your info at any time.