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Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2025 – Props Crew
Job no : 519819
Work type : On Campus
Location : Normal, Illinois
Division Name : Academic Affairs
Department : School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Job Summary
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Props Artisans for the 2025 summer season.
PROP ARTISAN / CREW
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be self-motivated.
- Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Props Artisans hired for the build period will work from May 20 – July 11. Props Artisans hired for the full season will work May 20 – August 6 and be transitioned to changeover / deck crew when dress rehearsals begin.
Housing is available at a reduced cost beginning on May 19.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed and positions filled as applications are received.
In addition to the required resume and cover letter, interested applicants are encouraged to submit images of their work, uploaded as a Word or PDF document. Alternatively, a link to an online portfolio can be uploaded in a Word or PDF document.
Additional Information
IF YOU ARE AN ISU STUDENT (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credit hours during the Spring 2025 semester) : Please do not apply to this posting. You will need to apply to the student employment posting, located here : .
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.
Benefits include for eligible employees and the option to participate in the .
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
Work Hours
Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Sunday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm with an average of 37.5 hours per week. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks. For the positions who will stay through the festival, work hours will shift to mostly evening hours for performances.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2025
Salary : $15
