Crew/Head of props

Company Overview

The Ship’s Company Theatre is located in picturesque Parrsboro, on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, in Cumberland Country, Nova Scotia. The Ship’s Company came into existence in 1984 after the recovery and restoration of a storied local ferry vessel, the M.V. Kipawo, when founders Michael Fuller and Mary Vingoe staged the first production right on the deck. “You’ll Be in Her Arms by Midnight, and Other Parrsboro Stories” was received with much excitement by the local community, and after six days of success and sold-out houses, the Ship’s Company Theatre set sail.

This tremendous local, regional, and national support has continued over the years, and in 2004 – after twenty years live on the deck – the Ship’s Company opened the doors to a new two-million dollar facility supported by all levels of government, as well as corporate and individual donations. Since then, the production season has grown to 14 weeks and our scope and operating budget has increased many-fold.

The Ship’s Company Theatre now offers a full mainstage production, with two highlight plays, a yearly tribute show, and a second stage as well as new initiatives such as our Shipwrights Residency, a residency for BIPOC playwrights. Additionally, our concert series, which has been running for over twenty years, continues to showcase Atlantic-Canadian musicians and songwriters, and to grow.

The company’s success is the result of a strong vision, commitment to and from our artists, the enormous support of our local communities, and a loyal audience base. By diligently maintaining the integrity of it’s mission, the Ship’s Company has become a cornerstone of the cultural and economic health of Parrsboro, as well as the whole of Cumberland County.  

Job Description

Head of Props/Crew

The Head of Props/Production Crew at Ship’s Company Theatre works under the direction of the Technical Director/Production Manager along with the Artistic Director and General Manager. They also work in collaboration with the director and designers of our mainstage production. This role has the responsibility of sourcing, altering and designing props for our main production, as well as the overall organization and maintenance of props storage.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to research and find specific items
• Creative and imaginative design mind
• Eager and curious learner
• Self-motivated, independent worker
• A general overall understanding in all aspects of production 
• Experience within the production and technical theatre industry or a degree within the discipline
• Previous props building is an asset
• Carpentry knowledge is an asset 

Contract length: 12 weeks

• Dates: June 14 – September 4th, 2023
• Fee: $650/week
• Travel and Accommodations: Ship’s will provide travel to and from Parrsboro, NS, from within the maritime provinces. We will also assist in finding reasonable and affordable housing for the length of the contract. 

Ship’s Company Theatre seeks to continue to diversify and strengthen its organization and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. The candidate should contribute to achieving a safe, fair, encouraging and dynamic workplace. 

As this position is partially funded through Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must be 30 years of age or under at the time of hiring. 

Interested individuals should forward a resume and cover letter by email to ap@shipscompanytheatre.com with the subject line: Head of Props/Crew.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, February 22, 2023