Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company on the campus of DeSales University in Center Valley, PA and the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Each summer, PSF produces a season of Shakespeare and other classics, musical theatre, and children’s theatre, and each fall, PSF produces a Shakespeare tour that visits middle schools and high schools in PA, NJ, and DE. About an hour north of Philadelphia and less than two hours from Manhattan, PSF is summer home to over 200 artists from around the country, including winners and nominees of the Tony, Obie, Emmy, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Jefferson, and Barrymore awards.

The Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Associate Box Office Manager

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) and DeSales University in Center Valley, PA seek Associate Box Office Manager. The Associate Box Office Manager, working alongside the Box Office Manager, assists in the operation and management of the Labuda Center Box Office for the DeSales University academic year season & Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s professional summer season. The box office can serve an annual audience of more than 65,000 patrons at 200+ performances with annual ticket sales exceeding $1.7 million. Responsibilities include: ensuring excellent customer service for all patrons, oversight of single ticket, subscription, and group sales; financial reporting, data analysis and record keeping; hiring, training & supervising a staff that includes student work studies, student crews, and summer interns & associates. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply. PSF operates in association with DeSales University. Full time position with salary range $40,000-$42,000 and full university benefits. To apply, please go here.

 

About PSF:

Heading into its 33rd season the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival operates on the campus of DeSales University. The Festival performs in both the 473 seat mainstage and the 187 seat black box at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on campus.  PSF’s company of artists in recent years has included winners and nominees of the Tony, Emmy, Drama Desk, Hayes, Lortel, Jefferson, Barrymore, etc. and headliners from Broadway, television, feature film, etc. Coverage has included The Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, etc., and The New York Times has identified PSF in two recent years as one of the leading summer theatre festivals in the nation.  Each summer PSF produces a season of Shakespeare alongside other classics, musical theatre and children’s theatre.

The Mission of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is to enrich, inspire, engage, and entertain the widest possible audience through first-rate professional productions of classical and contemporary plays, with a core commitment to the works of Shakespeare and other dramatists, and through an array of educational outreach and mentorship programs. PSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the principles of inclusion and diversity both onstage and off.  

The Festival’s core Values: Quality, Shakespeare, Education, Relationships

Summer 2025 Season: Undiscovered Countries

The season features three plays by William Shakespeare including Hamlet, playing in repertory with Tom Stoppard’s tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, the lesser staged Timon of Athens, and a touring production of Much Ado About Nothing. The season also features Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark drama A Raisin in the Sun, alongside two musical productions: Mel Brooks’; Tony Award-winning The Producers and the new musical Penelope by Alex Bechtel.

Family programming includes a fresh adaptation of Grimms’ fairy tale The Princess and the Frog Prince, and the beloved Shakespeare for Kids series, which brings Hamlet to life for young audiences both at the Festival and through its community library tour.

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PRODUCTION POSITIONS

To apply send cover letter, resume and (3) references (please include the position(s) you are applying for in the subject line) to Director of Production, Matthew F. Lewandowski II: [email protected] 

Contract dates vary slightly by department, but the overall season runs Monday, May 05, 2025 through Wednesday, August 06, 2025. Performances run from Tuesday, May 27 through Sunday, August 03, 2025.

 

Production Management

Assistant Production Manager — POSITION FILLED

Stage Management

Young Company Stage Manager
Friday, May 09, 2025 thru Saturday, August 02, 2025
$450.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Young Company Stage Manager will be responsible for all stage management duties associated with our Young Company touring production and on-site performances. The stage manager is responsible for overseeing all backstage elements, coordinating communication between the director, production management, cast, crew, and technical departments, managing rehearsal schedules, and ensuring the smooth running of a show by calling technical cues during performances, essentially acting as the central hub of the production to guarantee a seamless performance from start to finish. Additionally Stage Manager is charged with driving company van and/or truck as required for touring productions and associated tasks.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical stage management and/or touring environs is required. The Stage Manager, Company Management and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Stage Management Interns
Mid-May May 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

Start dates are May 16, May 27 or May 30 for the three different SM intern tracks.  All contracts run thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025 .  Interns will work alongside Equity Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers.  There is the opportunity to learn from those you are working with but interns will also have assigned responsibilities ranging from photocopying to prop tracking, feeding lines and helping to run the deck backstage.  Interns will also be a part of the repertory changeover crew.  

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical stage management and/or touring environs is required. The Stage Managers, Company Management and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Scene Shop

Technical Director — POSITION FILLED 

Assistant Technical Director
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$625.00/week + on-site housing provided

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. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required . The TD, ATD and Shop Supervisor work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Scene Shop Supervisor
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$575.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Scene Shop Supervisor reports directly to the Technical Director.  This position helps to set long term and daily deadlines and schedules.  The Scene Shop Supervisor will have hands on all production builds throughout the season but the primary responsibility is for supervising the carpenters, maintaining the shop, maintaining supply & material inventories, working out build techniques and teaching new and/or advanced skill sets to the newer carps.  Exact construction needs and skills will vary per season but tend to remain in the realm of standard theatrical skills.  Welding and/or rigging experience is important as well but is more atypical.  Solid communication skills, being comfortable with long hours, while maintaining safety practices, and sharing workspace are all important.  Must be capable of teaching on the go.  Must be accustomed to meeting hard deadlines.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The TD, ATD and Shop Supervisor work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Lead Carpenter
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$550.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Lead Carpenter reports directly to the Scene Shop Supervisor.  Works alongside the Scene Shop Supervisor to coordinate with the Technical Director on build decisions.  Helps to set long term and daily deadlines.  Will have hands on all production builds throughout the season.  Exact construction needs and skills will vary per season but tend to remain in the realm of standard theatrical skills.  Welding and/or rigging experience is required as well.  Solid communication skills, being comfortable with long hours, while maintaining safety practices, and sharing workspace are all important.  Must be capable of teaching young carpenters on the go.  Must be accustomed to meeting hard deadlines.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The carpentry crew works closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Carpenters
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$525.00/week + on-site housing provided

We are hiring multiple full season carpenters.  All carpenters report to the Scene Shop Supervisor & Lead Carpenter and will have hands on all production throughout the season.  Exact construction needs and skills will vary per season but tend to remain in the realm of standard theatrical skills.  Welding and/or rigging experience isa plus.  Must be comfortable with long hours, tight working quarters and maintaining positive work conditions. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The carpentry crew works closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Carp Intern
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

Interns work in the shop alongside our professional staff.  For the most part these are theatrical construction positions but there are opportunities to shadow the Shop Foreman and/or TDs for some additional experience.  Interns will also be a part of the repertory changeover crew.  Familiarity with carpentry and construction are a must, as is experience directly in a professional shop.  Most specialty skills can be learned on site while working.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Deck Supervisor
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$600.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Deck Supervisor will work in the shop at the start of the contract and then transition into performance duties with shop support when tech begins.   Ability to lead a crew, train more novice crew members, promote a safe working environment, and assist in supervising repertory changeovers required.  Prior regional theater and repertory is required along with familiarity with running and maintaining a counter-weight fly-house. Rigging and Automation experience is a plus.  Maintaining a positive attitude and encouraging a positive experience for all involved during the long hours during changeover is vital.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The Deck Crew, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Run Crew Intern
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

Run Crew needs vary but include responsibilities ranging from moving scenic wagons and other stage changes 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 on several of our mainstage shows and experience various departments’ responsibilities during performance.  Must be comfortable in a backstage environment, capable of lifting, good at following detailed directions and asking follow up questions as needed.  

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical construction and/or touring environs is required. The Deck Crew, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Scenic Artist

Scenic Charge Artist — POSITION FILLED

Scenic Artist
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025

$500.00/week + on-site housing provided
Exact scenic needs vary widely from season to season.  Scenic Artist must come with a variety of skills to meet those needs and be comfortable trying new techniques on the go.  The scenic artist will work closely with the scenic charge to plan how to accomplish the department’s goals.  With a very busy season with a lot of deadlines, the scenic department is often on an opposite schedule working late nights or overnights in order to keep pace with the build. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical painting techniques and/or touring environs is required. The Scenic Artists, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Scenic Intern — POSITION FILLED

Prop Shop

Props Supervisor
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$625.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Props Supervisor leads a four-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 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.  

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical props building and acquisition techniques and/or touring environs is required. The Props department, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Props Assistant (Artisan)
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

Working as part of the team the Props Assistant (Artisan) must have prop experience, with carpentry and other specialized skills a plus.  Each season has its own needs so being ready to learn and try new skills is also a must.  This is a very fast moving organization that often needs its props ready for rehearsal yesterday.  Multitasking is a must.  Experience working in a resident theater dealing with both rehearsal props and show props for different overlapping productions is required. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical props building and acquisition techniques and/or touring environs is required. The Props department, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Props Assistant (Carpenter)
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

Working as part of the team the Props Assistant (Carpenter) must come with basic carpentry skills and either experience or comfortability in props crafts.  Upholstery, painting, and other props skills are helpful as well.  Each season has its own needs so being ready to learn and try new skills is also a must.  This is a very fast moving organization that often needs its props ready for rehearsal yesterday.  Multitasking is a must.  Experience working in a resident theater dealing with both rehearsal props and show props for different overlapping productions is required.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical props building and acquisition techniques and/or touring environs is required. The Props department, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.  

Props Intern
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Props Intern works as a part of a four person Props Department.  Props always vary with the needs of the season but range from carpentry to crafts to upholstery to paints.  We look to hire an array of skills across the department so let us know what your strengths are and the team is happy to help teach new skills along the way.  Interns will also be a part of the repertory changeover crew.  Comfortability in trying new techniques and working as a part of a team while learning is a must.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical props building and acquisition techniques and/or touring environs is required. The Props department, Scene Shop and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Costume Shop

Costume Shop Supervisor
Thursday, May 09, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$750.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Costume Shop Supervisor is an integral part of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s (PSF) summer production team. This position reports directly to the Director of Production. Over the course of a nine-show summer season, the Costume Shop Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating communication with all Costume Designers, assisting in scheduling and oversight of all costume shop staffing, infrastructure, stock and rental needs. Further, the Costume Shop Supervisor will work to maintain all established production deadlines, budgets and expenditures, attend production meetings, enforce safe working practices across the Costume Department and coordinate with the DeSales University’s school year Costume Shop department head to ensure a seamless handover of University resources at top of season and upon season conclusion.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Cutter/Draper
Thursday, May 09, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$650.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Cutter/Draper is responsible for working with the Costume Designer and Costume Shop Supervisor in the construction and preparation of all assigned production costumes. The Cutter/Draper needs to be experienced in interpreting sketches and drawings, determining yardage for fabric and trims, fabricating patterns by either draping or flat patterning, fitting and altering costumes to actors, supervising the work of First Hands, Stitchers and Interns, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and completing assigned costumes within deadlines. The Cutter/Draper needs to be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively support the shop within the fast-paced summer season.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

First Hand
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$550.00/week + on-site housing provided

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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Assistant First Hand
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$525.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Assistant First Hand assists the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the construction of new costumes and the preparation and alteration of stock/rental costumes for use in the productions. The Assistant 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 Assistant 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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Costume Shop Craftsperson
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$525.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Costume Shop 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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Costume Shop Stitchers
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Costume Shop Stitcher works under the supervision of the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the preparation and creation of all assigned production costumes. The 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. Complex or advanced skills can be taught in house. The Stitcher needs to be able to follow instructions and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Costume Shop Intern
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Sunday, July 20, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Costume Shop Intern works under the supervision of the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the preparation and creation of all assigned production. The Costume Shop Interns should have beginner-intermediate level 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. The Costume Shop Intern needs to be able to follow instructions and work independently within the fast-paced summer season.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Costume Shop Management Intern
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Costume Shop Management Intern will assist the Costume Shop Manager throughout the season with budget tracking and other administrative and costume related duties. The Costume Shop Management Intern should have strong organizational skills, the ability to work productively under time pressures, and the ability to meet deadlines. The Costume Shop Management  Intern will assist with shopping, rentals, stock management, strike at the end of season, and assisting with costume construction as needed. The Costume Shop Management 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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Costume Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Makeup and Production Management work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe Supervisor
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$650.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Wardrobe Supervisor will supervise a Wardrobe team of four members—2 Wardrobe Interns, the Wardrobe/Stitcher, and the Wardrobe/Crafts. The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the performances run smoothly for every production, which includes tracking, changing, quick changing, maintaining, and continuing consistency of the original Costume Design. The Wardrobe Supervisor will work with the Costume Shop Manager to identify needs for supplies, equipment, and materials. The Wardrobe Supervisor will be assisted by the Wardrobe/Stitcher and Wardrobe/Crafts in the training of the Wardrobe Interns. The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for assigning duties for all Wardrobe Crew members, setting schedules and call times, dressing tracks, daily maintenance, repairs, and laundry, and Strike duties. The Wardrobe Supervisor needs a solid background in construction and alterations and will be expected to help in the Costume Shop at the beginning of the season as duties allow. The Wardrobe Supervisor needs to have excellent communication and time management skills, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to work productively under time pressures and to meet deadlines. The Wardrobe Supervisor needs to be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain a professional demeanor when working backstage with performers, maintain a clean and safe workplace, and effectively support the productions within the fast-paced summer season.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wardrobe, Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wardrobe Assistant (Stitcher)
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$400.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Wardrobe Assistant (Stitcher) works under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. At the beginning of the season, the Wardrobe Assistant (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 Assistant (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 Assistant (Stitcher) shifts to split Wardrobe Crew and Shop responsibilities and after the musical full Wardrobe Crew. The Wardrobe Assistant (Stitcher) will be the Wardrobe Crew point-person for any major costume repairs. The Wardrobe Assistant (Stitcher) assists the Wardrobe Supervisor in the training of the Wardrobe Interns. The Wardrobe Assistant (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 Assistant (Stitcher) will assist with Strike at the end of the Season. The Wardrobe Assistant (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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wardrobe, Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wardrobe Assistant (Crafts)
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$400.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Wardrobe Assistant (Crafts) works under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. At the beginning of the season, the Wardrobe Assistant (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 Assistant (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 Assistant (Crafts) shifts to split Wardrobe Crew and Shop responsibilities and after the musical opens full Wardrobe Crew. The Wardrobe Assistant (Crafts) will be the Wardrobe Crew point-person for the maintenance and repair of costume craft items. The Wardrobe Assistant (Crafts) assists the Wardrobe Supervisor in the training of the Wardrobe Interns. The Wardrobe Assistant (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 Assistant (Crafts) will assist with Strike at the end of the Season. The Wardrobe Assistant (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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wardrobe, Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wardrobe Interns
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Wardrobe Interns work under the supervision of the Wardrobe Supervisor and the Costume Shop Manager. During non-show weeks, the Wardrobe Interns will work in the Costume Shop with the Cutter/Draper and First Hand in the preparation and creation of all assigned production. The Wardrobe Interns 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 Interns 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.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wardrobe, Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wardrobe Assistant (Musical Dresser)
Sunday, May 25, 2025 thru Sunday, June 29, 2025
$400.00/week + on-site housing provided

The track is specifically for the musical, The Producers.  The position starts just before tech and you will be joining the Wardrobe Supervisor and interns to help during one of the more challenging productions of the season.  Mostly straight forward wardrobe work with the expectation of some finishing off notes during tech to help the shop, handling basic maintenance issues and daily laundry.  The musical has a cast of 20+.  Learning the ropes quickly, calm under pressure and helping to set actors at ease are all important. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wardrobe, Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wig/Hair & Make-Up Department

Wig & Make-Up Supervisor
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$625.00/week + on-site housing provided

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.  PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. The Supervisor must be comfortable mentoring others and teaching an assistant and intern who is often a young professional just getting into hair/wig/make-up.  Some run responsibilities are possible. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Wardrobe, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Assistant Wig & Make-up Supervisor
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

The wig/hair and make-up department is a three-person team that works directly with the various costume designers.  The department 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 Assistant will have some run responsibilities once shows begin to tech. Professional hair/wig experience is not required but some amount of theatrical wig experience is preferred.  Basic wig maintenance experience is preferred, but specific techniques can be taught as needed.  Experience as a dresser is a plus since this person may be used to assist with costume quick changes in addition to wig changes. PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. This position is often filled by someone becoming interested in this niche of theatre and is up for the challenge of learning a lot, quickly, while on the job.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Wardrobe, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Wig and Makeup Intern
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

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 is a plus since this person may be used to assist with costume quick changes in addition to wig changes.  PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. This position is often filled by someone becoming interested in this niche of theatre and is up for the challenge of learning a lot, quickly, while on the job.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical costuming and/or touring environs is required. The Wig/Hair & Make-Up, Wardrobe, Costume and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Electrics Department

Lighting Supervisor
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$625.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Lighting Supervisor leads a staff of (9) nine. The team is composed of an Assistant Lighting Designer, Assistant Lighting Supervisor, Electrician, (2) Electrics Interns and (3) Follow Spot Operators.  The Lighting Department plans, hangs, focuses and runs and maintains shows in two venues throughout the season.  The position must be comfortable working with and teaching young professionals/interns while still meeting deadlines and standards of professional excellence.  Both theatres are mainly conventional equipment, but each space has two VL1100’s and an expanding assortment of LED fixtures.  Each venue uses an ETC EOS Family console.  Must be comfortable working at heights including grid walking, working in genies, basic ladder work, working with varying types of dimming racks, coordinating rentals, troubleshooting, meeting tight deadlines and working as a hands-on supervisor.  Each season varies but there is often practical integration into the scenery requiring soldering and wiring.  

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Assistant Lighting Supervisor
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Assistant Lighting Supervisor helps to supervise the staff electrician, Lighting Interns and Follow Spot operators.  The Lighting Department plans, hangs, focuses and then maintains all shows in the season.  The position must be comfortable working with and teaching the interns while still meeting deadlines.  Both theatres are mainly conventional equipment, but each space has two VL1100’s and an expanding assortment of LED fixtures.  Each venue uses an ETC EOS Family console.  Must be comfortable working at heights including grid walking, working in genies, basic ladder work, working with varying types of dimming racks, and troubleshooting, 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Staff Electrician
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$450.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Staff Electrician is part of a (9) person Lighting Department that plans, hangs, focuses and then maintains all shows in the season.  The position also works with two interns so being comfortable with helping to teach along the way is important.  Both theatres are mainly conventional equipment but each space has two VL1100’s and an expanding assortment of LED fixtures.  Each venue uses an ETC EOS Family console.  The Staff Electrician typically has some run responsibilities (Board Programmer/Op, Deck LX or spot captain) but it depends on the needs of the season. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Lighting Interns
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Lighting Interns are a critical part of the lighting department.  There is a lot of teaching along the way but interns are expected to already be comfortable with basic hanging, cabling and focusing as well as ladders, genies and grid walking (all of these can be taught as long as you are comfortable learning).  Everyone will get their hands on all types of equipment we use from conventional equipment to moving lights, LED tech and spots.  Each intern will likely rotate through spot op, board op and programming responsibilities throughout the season.  Interns will also serve on the repertory changeover crew.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Follow Spot Operators
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Sunday, July 6, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

PSF is hiring three follow spot operators for the production of The Producers.  Follow spot operators will join the process at designer run-thru, thru changeover, tech, and performance.  They will then assist with strike at the end of the season.  Previous follow spot and electrics experience preferred. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Assistant Lighting Designer
Saturday, May 17, 2025 thru Saturday, July 26, 2025
$2500.00 stipend + on-site housing provided

The Assistant Lighting Designer (ALD) will serve as the assistant to guest designers on up to five shows during the season. Additionally the ALD will design our young audience productions and other one-off events throughout the season.  We seek candidates that bring established design experience while also harboring an interest in growing their experience and  learning more about the lighting design and tech process.  Experience working with the EOS Family of consoles, Lightwright and Vectorworks/AutoCAD is required. 

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Lighting and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Sound Department

Sound Supervisor
Thursday, May 08, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$625.00/week + on-site housing provided

The Sound Supervisor leads a staff of (6) six. The team is composed of an Assistant Lighting Designer, (2) Assistant Sound Supervisors, (3) Sound Interns.  The Sound Department plans, hangs, tunes and runs and maintains shows in two venues throughout the season.  The position must be comfortable working with and teaching young professionals/interns while still meeting deadlines and standards of professional excellence.   Must be comfortable working at heights including grid walking, working in genies, basic ladder work, working with varying types of sound consoles, coordinating rentals, troubleshooting, meeting tight deadlines and working as a hands-on supervisor.  Each season varies but there is often practical integration into the scenery requiring soldering and wiring. Experience with the Yamaha CL series consoles, QLab and Dante is required.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Sound and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Assistant Sound Supervisors
Monday, May 12, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$500.00/week + on-site housing provided

Reports directly to the Sound Supervisor and works with the Sound Supervisor and Sound Interns to maintain the sound systems of the performing arts center and touring equipment  Show specific adds/installs will happen for each production including supplemental speakers, sound reinforcement, and video monitors as needed.  Additional show run responsibilities or work with On The Green, our daily live music during preshow, will also be assigned. Experience with the Yamaha CL series consoles, QLab and Dante is required.  Ability to maintain a positive attitude and teach techniques to the intern while working are needed.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Sound and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Sound Intern
Monday, May 19, 2025 thru Wednesday, August 06, 2025
$300.00/week + on-site housing provided

Works with the Sound Supervisor and Assistant to maintain the sound system of the performing arts center.  There are also show specific adds/installs that will happen along the way.  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. Interns will also serve on the repertory changeover crew.

PSF’s summer festival is a fast-paced work environment necessitating strong multitasking and data tracking skills. An ideal candidate will be team and goal oriented and receptive to the adaptive problem solving required to mitigate the ever-evolving needs of a vigorous summer festival season. Patience and mediation skills are required to ensure a professional and inclusive work environment at all times. Established experience in theatrical lighting and electrics and/or touring environs is required. The Sound and Production Management departments work closely together to ensure a smooth and inclusive work environment at all times. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities. Safety and precision are our foremost priorities.

Overhire

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.

Company Management

Company Manager
May 2 – August 12
Reporting directly to the Director of Production.  CM responsibilities include company housing, transportation, HR-desk 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.  

Internship—Assistant Company Management 
May 7 – August 6
$425/week + housing

The Assistant Company Manager is a key member within the PA Shakes hospitality team, assisting with logistics, housing, and welfare for all artists and staff throughout the season. This role requires flexibility, excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and a proactive approach to ensuring a comfortable and efficient environment for a rotating cast of actors and designers.

Responsibilities:

• Housing & Hospitality: Assist in the maintenance of company housing, ensuring accommodations are ready for incoming cast and crew members.  Responsible for turnover of the housing during strike.
• Transportation Coordination: Assist in travel logistics, including airport pickups, rental cars, and group transport as needed.
• Personnel Support: Assist with HR-related tasks such as medical emergencies, mail distribution, and travel reimbursement paperwork.
• Inventory & Supplies: Reports maintenance and inventory of housing supplies and storage needs.
• On-Site Support: Provide additional support during high-traffic times and events.
• Events coordination: Organization and support for specific on-site events.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in hospitality, company management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communications skills
• A positive, proactive, and patient attitude.
• Ability to work long, fulfilling hours as needed.
• Driver’s License, and ability to drive company van and box truck. CDL not required.

To apply send cover letter, resume and references to Associate Producer, Connie Behringer: [email protected]  PSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the principles of inclusion and diversity both onstage and off.

 

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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Education and Community Engagement

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERN
Seeking an organized, driven individual with a sense of humor and an interest or experience in theatre education and community engagement. Ability to communicate and collaborate (with staff members, artists, students, and community members) is a must.
Photography and/or videography skills are a plus but not required.

Internship Responsibilities Include:
-Provide administrative support in proofreading, communication, organization, set up, etc.
-Serve as administrative liaison for some of PSF’s “Play On!” Community Tour of Much Ado About Nothing and Relaxed Performances
-Assist Director of Education in the planning and execution of PSF’s annual Community Day event.
-Assist Director of Education in the planning and execution of PSF’s Summer Educator Intensive.
-Coordinate additional tasks set by Director of Education for PSF’s accessibility and educational programs

Benefits include:
-Stipend: $300/week; Ten week internship
-College credit as available through your academic institution
-Educational and career-coaching opportunities
-Complimentary tickets to PSF performances
-Invitations to company-wide events with actors, designers, and other artists
-Experience the education/administration side of a professional producing theatre company
-Housing will be provided to you

Application Process:
To be considered please submit the following application materials to Kim Carson, Director of Education and Community Engagement at [email protected]
-A letter of interest: please introduce yourself and make a statement about why you would like/are a good fit for this position.
-A current resume
-All applicants under consideration will interview with Kim.

Marketing

MARKETING INTERN
Minimum two years of experience or training in arts administration, marketing, or related field
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Acute attention to detail
Sense of humor
Ability to communicate and collaborate with staff members & artists
Experience or interest in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
Previous knowledge/experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Interest in performing arts a plus
Experience in designing & executing e-blasts a plus
Photography and/or videography skills a plus but not required

Internship Responsibilities Include:
Create and manage social media content in collaboration with digital intern
Provide administrative support in proofreading, market research, data reporting, etc.
Create and assemble press kits
Offer design support & collaboration using Adobe Creative Suite
Create e-blasts in email platform WordFly
Assist planning/hosting special events and openings
Conduct research for press releases, audience expansion and special projects
Maintain archival reviews and press coverage

Benefits include:
Stipend: $300/week; May 12 thru August 6
College credit as available through your academic institution
Educational and career-coaching opportunities
Complimentary tickets to PSF performances
Invitations to company-wide events with actors, designers, and other artists
Experience being part of the marketing team for a professional producing theatre company
Housing will be provided to you

Application Process:
To be considered please submit the following application materials to Tina Slak, Director of Marketing at [email protected]:
-A cover letter stating your interest in this position
-A current resume
-2-4 design, photography, social media, and/or video samples of your work, or link to your online portfolio

 

DIGITAL INTERN
Minimum 2 years of experience or training in videography
Experienced computer video editing (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere)
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a plus
Experience with DSLR cameras, lenses, & tripods (Sony a7S or equivalent preferred)
Attention to detail
Ability to successfully build a network and effectively use social media for sales
Ability to communicate and collaborate in a professional manner with staff members & artists
Experience in creating videos for social media including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,  & LinkedIn
Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
Experience or interest in performing arts a plus

Internship Responsibilities Include:
Assist in creating engaging video content for PSF marketing channels
Create and manage social media content in collaboration with marketing intern
Collaborate with PSF Marketing team to develop content
Document festival activities throughout the summer season
Filming each production for archival purposes
Intern will work closely with PSF’s Director of Marketing and Brand Manager
Work both independently and collaboratively with staff members and creative teams

Benefits include:
Stipend: $300/week; May 12 thru August 6
College credit as available through your academic institution
Educational and career-coaching opportunities
Complimentary tickets to PSF performances
Invitations to company-wide events with actors, designers, and other artists
Experience being part of the marketing team for a professional producing theatre company
Housing will be provided to you

Application Process:

To be considered please submit the following application materials to Tina Slak, Director of Marketing at [email protected]:

-A PDF of your cover letter stating your interest in this position and a current resume
-2-5 samples of your video & social media work. This can be in the form of an online portfolio, direct links, or an uploaded folder on Google Drive or DropBox.

Salary: $300.00 per week

 

 

DANCE CALL NYC: By Appointment and Walk-in

Location: Pearl Studios NYC, 500 8th Ave. NY, NY, 10018
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 10 AM- 6 PM (Men 10 am – 1 PM, Women 2 pm- 6 pm)

We are looking for the triple-threat performers who can sing, tap, and bring their authentic humor to the ENSEMBLE of the 2025 Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s production, The Producers, with director Jennifer Childs, music director Chris Burcheri, and choreographer Tara Jeanne Valle. We strongly value a diverse and inclusive cast and welcome artists of color to audition. This audition is open to both equity and non-equity.

Walk-ins will be seen as time allows:

• Men 10AM – 1PM
• Women 2PM- 6PM
• Next day callbacks will be scheduled. Please be available.

Women, bring character heels and heel-tap shoes. Men, bring tap shoes and jazz flats. Be prepared to sing 16-bars Broadway up-tempo.  Bring 2 copies of your resume and headshot stapled together. Next day callbacks will be scheduled.

To schedule an audition: Email with the subject line: FEBRUARY OPEN CALL.  In the body of the email, include your name, hometown (i.e. NYC, Philly, Lehigh Valley, contact information, and dance call group time request to [email protected].

Role Descriptions:
Ensemble: Excellent singer-dancer actor with strong comedic timing. Parts and specialties will be assigned. An understudy will be cast from the ensemble.

Max Bialystock (30-50s): has-been Broadway producer, with a personality that combines cunning, bravado, and vulnerability. Good singer with excellent physical and verbal comedy skills. (Role is cast, U/S only).

Leo Bloom (20-40s): a nervous and unassuming accountant who emerges into an adventurous and confident producer. Leo is intelligent, endearing, and essential to the comedic and emotional journey of the musical.  (Role is cast, U/S only).

Franz Liebkind (30-50s): A deranged playwright of the musical Springtime for Hitler. Requires a German accent, good singing, strong physical presence, and excellent ability to handle comedic material. (Role is cast, U/S only).

Roger Debris (30-50s): An eccentric director with a flair for drama and camp. Needs strong comedic abilities and presence.

Carmen Ghia (20-30s): flamboyant and fiercely loyal assistant to Roger DeBris. Strong comedic abilities and presence.  (Role is cast, U/S only).

Ulla (20-30s): a Swedish actress/secretary and the love interest of Leo. Great singing voice, strong dancing, excellent comedic abilities.

All Ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.

VIDEO SUBMISSION:

Following our in-person auditions, we will begin exploring our video submissions.

Video submissions should be made using the following google form:  https://forms.gle/XJjrBBQiiApPrYQx5

The form requires a resume, headshot, and an unlisted YouTube link of your audition; please prepare a monologue no longer than 3 minutes, or any combination of song and monologue not exceeding 3 minutes.

Please be sure to let us know if you are local to the Lehigh Valley area!

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Summer 2025 Season:
The Producers
Hamlet
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
A Raisin in the Sun
Timon of Athens
The Princess and The Frog Prince
Shakespeare for Kids
“Play On!” Community Tour: Much Ado About Nothing

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Summer Season Casting Details

PSF employs 25-35 AEA and a smaller number of non-union actors each summer. PSF operates under a Letter of Agreement and a Small Professional Theatre Contract with Actors’ Equity Association in its two theatres. Employment length is typically 6-7 weeks from the first rehearsal to final performance. Longer contracts for multiple shows. Housing is provided.

Please note that undergraduate acting internships are open ONLY to students attending DeSales University, the Festival’s host institution. As such, students from other undergraduate theatre programs, including current graduating seniors, are ineligible to audition for PSF’s summer season but are welcome to apply for technical, staff, and front-of-house positions.

For more information about auditions, email [email protected].

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ABOUT PSF:

A leading Shakespeare festival with an emerging national reputation for excellence, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company on the campus of DeSales University.

Each summer, PSF produces a season of Shakespeare and other classics, musical theatre, and children’s theatre. About an hour north of Philadelphia and less than two hours from Manhattan, PSF is summer home to over 200 artists from around the country, including winners and nominees of the Tony, Obie, Emmy, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Jefferson, and Barrymore awards. Every year 40,000-50,000 patrons attend PSF from 30+ states – over 1,000,000 patrons from 50 states and many countries since 1992.

Our Mission and Values:

The Mission of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is to enrich, inspire, engage, and entertain the widest possible audience through first-rate professional productions of classical and contemporary plays, with a core commitment to the works of Shakespeare and other dramatists, and through an array of educational outreach and mentorship programs.

WillPower Education Tour

WillPower is the educational outreach program of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. PSF sends a company of professionally trained and experienced actors/teachers to schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware to teach workshops and perform in a Shakespeare play. WillPower employs non-union performers and a non-union stage manager.  The WillPower Tour traditionally runs in the fall with auditions and casting occurring in the summer.

PSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the principles of inclusion and diversity both onstage and off.