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Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2025 – Scenic Crew

Job no : 519824

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 Scenic crew for its 2025 summer season for the positions listed below.

SCENIC INSTALLATION and CHANGEOVER SUPERVISOR

Scenic carpentry, metalworking, welding, and crew supervisory skills and experience in a professional environment are required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated metal and scenic fabrication skills, the ability to read and understand complex construction drawings, be self-motivated, and be able to tech / lead young carpenters and interns.
We are looking for an experienced supervisor with proven success at overseeing and motivating crews, who will also work hands-on during fabricating and fitting scenery for three shows in rep in an outdoor theatre. This supervisor will stay on for the full season, supervising crews changing over and maintaining the scenery after the productions open.
This position is available for the full season, May 20 – August 6.

SCENIC CARPENTER / CREW

Significant scenic fabrication experience is required, preferably in a professional environment. Experience with metal fabrication is desirable. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated scenic fabrication skills, the ability to read and understand complex construction drawings, and be self-motivated.

Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Carpenters hired for the build period will work from May 20 – July 11. Carpenters hired for the full season will work May 20 – August 6 and be transitioned to a deck crew and / or changeover crew when tech begins.

SCENIC CHARGE ARTIST

Significant scenic art experience using designer’s paint elevations and supervisory experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated painting and sculpting skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, have excellent communication / leadership skills, and be able to teach / lead young scenic artists and interns.

This position is available for the build period of the Festival, May 20 – July 11.

SCENIC ARTIST / CREW

Significant scenic art experience using designer’s paint elevations, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated painting and sculpting skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, have excellent communication / leadership skills, and be able to teach interns.

Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Scenic artists hired for the build period will work from May 20 – July 11. Scenic artists hired for the full season will work May 20 – August 6 and be transitioned to a deck crew and / or changeover crew when tech begins.

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

Positions range from $15.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Additional requirements included in the General Summary

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. Position may stay through the festival and work hours will shift to mostly evening hours for performances.

Proposed Starting Date

May 2025

Salary : $15 - $20

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