Scenic Carpenter - Meadow Brook Theatre
- Encore Staff Writer
- Mar 5
- 2 min read
COMPANY NAME
Meadow Brook Theatre
COMPANY TYPE
Professional Union
POSTING TITLE
Scenic Carpenter
COMPENSATION
Paid
UNION STATUS
Union - IATSE
PAY RATE
$679/week
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scenic Carpenter -
Meadow Brook Theatre located on the Campus of Oakland University, in Rochester, Michigan is accepting applications for Scenic Carpenters. This season MBT will produces 7 shows and will remount A Christmas Carol. This position is covered under an IATSE contract (applicant does not need to hold an IATSE card). The carpenter can also be pulled to run a show or help with other departments as needed.
Requirements:
-2 yrs. professional experience minimum
-Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings
-Knowledge and ability to follow shop safety procedures
-Proficient with hand and power tools
-Strong knowledge of scenery construction.
-Able to lift at least 60lbs
-Able to work at heights of 25+rsquo;
-Basic Welding
-Basic rigging
-Clean driving record
-Can drive a 26ft truck
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Multitasking skills
-Highly motivated and willing to learn.
-Good attitude and work ethic.
-Sense of humor
-Ability to take instruction and feedback from supervisors.
Preferred Skills
-Basic scenic painting
-AutoCAD experience
-Lighting skills
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Construction, load-in and strike all scenic elements.
-Maintain a safe work environment, following all safety procedures and guidelines as outlined by the Technical Director and Shop Foreman
-Picking up materials/transporting scenic elements.
-Theatre maintenance
-Could run shows
-Cleaning
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 recommendations and any examples of your previous work to: Brian Kessler, Production Manager at:
Union Info: See description
Compensation is: $679.00/week
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Options Available
PTO and Sick time accrue weekly up to a maximum 56 hours of PTO and 48 hours of sick time per season
CONTRACT START DATE
Mar 03, 2025
CONTRACT END DATE
Jun 08, 2025