Job Description

"Shakespeare and Company, located in Western Massachusetts, is looking for three Carpenters to join our scene shop staff. Our season features 8 shows on four different stages. Shakespeare and Company\x92s season features 8 shows on four different stages. Shop spaces include natural light in 2nd floor, air-conditioned Costume Shop and our Scene Shop is 110 x 60 and includes a 20\x92 x 40\x92 Paint deck. We have separate Sound and Lighting facilities as well as 3,500 sq. ft. of costume stock and 12,000+ sq. ft. of props and scenic storage. The Props Department has a separate shop from the Scenic Department. Shakespeare + Company has an Equity LORT D playhouse seating approximately 400, an Equity SPT 4 black box theater with a 200 seat house, and two outdoor theaters, one LORT D and the other non-equity, both which have a capacity over 290.",
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The Carpenters would work closely with the TD, ATDs, and the scene shop staff in the building of scenic elements efficiently and to shop drawings. In addition to the build in the shop the Carpenters will also assist with Load-ins, strikes, and notes of all of the sets.,
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"Applicants must have a good knowledge of standard theatrical wood construction and of shop tool operation. Some experience with welding and rigging would be helpful. The Carpenter must be able to read and interpret technical construction drawings. Candidates should be able to lift 70 pounds and be comfortable working at heights, and have a valid drivers license. Preference will go to those who have USITT\x92s ESET certification though not required. ",
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Contract runs from late-April thru late-September. Shorter availabilities will be considered. Housing for non local applicants is available. There is a possible extension to work on our Fall Education program that ends just prior to Thanksgiving. ,
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Shakespeare + Company is an E.O.E. and this is a salaried position with overtime. Send cover letter with dates of availability, resume, and 3 references with e-mail contact to: Kevin Harvell, Production Manager at JobSearch@Shakespeare.org. More information on the season and company can be found at Shakespeare.org.,
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