Props Apprentice

Company Overview

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work, including play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Members of equity deserving groups are always encouraged to apply.

If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently welcoming applications for:

Job Description

Props Apprentice 

This position reports to the Head of Properties or designate and is part of the Production Department team.  

Responsibilities:

• Join the Props Team to assist with all aspects of Props building and Buying under the supervision of Senior Props Builders, Buyers and Head of Properties
• Projects may include carving, sculpting, welding & metal work, fibreglassing, soft props, 3D printing, graphics, woodworking and more 
• Work with Designers, Assistant Designers, production staff and craftspeople as required 

Qualifications:

• Post–secondary education in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts or a related filed and some theatre production experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in theatrical construction and techniques
• Basic tool use and comfortable with power tools
• Understand schedules and deadlines
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Manual material lifting of Props or building materials up to 50 lbs. 

A portfolio is required at the interview.