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Scenic Carpenter - Meadow Brook Theatre

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


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