POSITION: Props Artisan
POSTED: January 29, 2026
TERM: May 25 – August 16, 2026; Shorter periods of availability will be considered
STATUS: Full Time, at-will, Exempt seasonal employee
SUPERVISOR: Production Manager, Erika Johnson
SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday (occasional Sunday or Monday) 9am – 5pm
SALARY: $17.50 per hour, housing available
Position Summary
The Props Artisan would work closely with the Props Master and other Props staff by assisting in the acquisition and building of all of the summer seasons properties. The Props Artisan would also assist in the maintenance of the props inventory and the shop.Ideal applicants will have knowledge of shop tools, paints, sewing, crafts and preferably some carpentry experience.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist the Props Supervisor in working with directors and scenic designers to pull, modify, build, and finish props and scenery for every show
- Assist other scene shop staff in the build of scenic designs as needed
- Assist in the preparation of each theatre space for the summer season and other activities (cleaning, paint touch-ups, etc)
- Assist the Production Manager & Technical Director in other production-related work (such as theater maintenance)
- Participate in scenic load ins and changeovers
- Maintain prop shop supplies including fixing and maintaining tools
- Make trips to local supply stores to pick up materials and shop for props (in a company vehicle)
- Use an account provided by S&Co to locate and purchase specialty props from places like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
- Fulfill other reasonable duties.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Characteristics Sought
- Knowledge of (and willingness to learn more about) the furniture and props from different eras, and identify pieces from the correct time period as needed
- A willingness to spend time shopping and researching specific props and furniture items
- Knowledge of different paint types and tools for paint application, as well as joint compound and other scenic finishings
- Knowledge of prop shop tool maintenance and repair
- Knowledge our stock after spending time getting to know the spaces
- Able to climb a 250 lbs. rated ladder and work from heights on ladders and in mechanical lifts
- Ability to lift heavy scenic items & materials
- Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance with a positive attitude and energy.
- A willingness to work indoors AND outside
About Shakespeare & Company
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; it is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theatre and theatre administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and people who are neurodiverse. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of these policies in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society.