Props Builder

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 Builder

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

Responsibilties: 

·       Broad range of props construction experience in a professional theatrical environment

·       Experience in four or more of the following skills: welding & metal work, sculpting/ carving, woodworking, upholstery, 3D printing, graphics, painting and soft props.

·       Good organizational and time management skills

·       Work with Designers, Assistant Designers other Production Staff, as required

Qualifications:

·       Post-secondary education in Fine Arts or Theatre Production

·       4+ years of experience (Preferred)

·       Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

·       Creative thinking, eye for detail and ability to read drawings

·       Ability to troubleshoot and work well under pressure

·       Manual material lifting of Props or building materials up to 50 lbs.

A portfolio is required at interview.