2026 CSF Production Crew Positions

University of Colorado Boulder•Boulder, CO

62d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, encourages applications for multiple Lighting, Sound, Props, Paints, and Carpentry crew positions for the 2026 CSF Season! These positions will support the success of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Details for each position are available in the "Key Responsibilities" section below. The 2026 CSF season begins in May 2026, and responsibilities for these positions will continue until either late July 2026 or early August 2026, with some remote responsibilities beginning in March 2026 regarding design and production meetings (some as-needed freelance work calls for Colorado-based carpenters, lighting technicians, and audio technicians may be available beginning in January 2026). CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars. The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958, the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education, and community engagement. CSF strives to preserve the classics of the past and pursue the classics of the future. Fueled by artistry and scholarship, the festival seeks to expand the cultural richness of the region by inspiring, challenging, and cultivating the imagination of audiences and artists. Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and Roe Green Theatre indoors. The festival's education programs reach tens of thousands of school children each year through camps, classes, and outreach performances that connect them with the continuing tradition and importance of live theatre and Shakespeare

Requirements

At least one year of related experience demonstrating the appropriate abilities is required for all positions.
Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
A valid driver's license is required for the Theatrical Stage Technician position
A commitment to a collaborative workplace environment in which all employees are empowered to do their best work.
Strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills related to the required abilities of the position.
The ability to maintain high quality/standards and a safe and supportive work environment while working on tight timelines.
Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

Teaching/mentoring experience (all manager and supervisor positions).
Rigging experience.
Strong carpentry skills in both wood and steel construction.
Knowledge of scenic fabrication practices.
Ability to interpret and edit relevant/standard paperwork.
Experience with all forms of traditional and contemporary lighting practices, including but not limited to ETC Sensor dimming systems, ETC Eos family consoles, DMX / networking systems, and use and maintenance of conventional and intelligent lighting equipment.
Experience and/or advanced training in theatrical audio and/or audio engineering.
Experience in running shows as the sound board operator and/or deck audio technician.
Ability to interpret and edit relevant/standard paperwork.
Experience with all forms of traditional and contemporary theatrical sound reinforcement practices on the Midas M32 and Yamaha CL5 mixing consoles, Shure wireless microphone systems, loudspeakers, and production intercom systems.
Experience and/or advanced training in scenic painting and theatrical painting techniques.
Experience in sculpting, casting, and advanced carpentry.
Experience with faux painting props and working with a wide variety of materials.
Experience with arms and armor, including construction, repair, and proper maintenance

Responsibilities

Perform skilled carpentry work using various materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery.
Assist with the planning, layout, construction, and installation of scenic projects while working closely with the CSF Technical Director and CSF Associate Technical Director(s) to ensure that the scenic elements of the productions are completed with an emphasis on quality and safety.
Support transitioning the shop space to a tech rehearsal and performance space.
Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
Participate in run crew as needed.
Participate in electrics installation, maintenance, and repair of all lighting equipment. Assist the CSF Lighting Supervisor in engineering all lighting systems.
Operate the lighting console for all performances or function as deck electrician as assigned.
Complete standard operating procedures pertaining to stage lighting practice, including dimmer/focus checks, lamps, color, etc.
Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
Instruct the run crew in show operation and lighting console operation.
Install all set / stage lighting equipment and set electrics in consultation with the CSF Lighting Supervisor or Production Manager.
Collaborate with the audio department to ensure efficient system installation across departmental lines.
Participate in end-of-season strike and restoration of theatre spaces, return of rental items, and preparation of off-season storage.
Installation, maintenance & repair of equipment, sound reinforcement, including all radios and headset systems (both wired and wireless).
Work with the CSF Production Manager and/or CSF Sound Supervisor to ensure goals are met within budget and time constraints.
Operate sound console or function as deck audio technician for all tech rehearsals and performances as assigned.
Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
Participate in end-of-season strike and restoration of theatre spaces, return of rental items, and preparation of off-season storage.
Assist the CSF Scenic Charge Artist in painting scenic elements in a four-show repertory season.
Assist the CSF Props Supervisor in building, modifying, and/or procuring all props in the four-show repertory season.
Participate in run crew as needed.
Assist with planning, fabrication, preparation, and installation of theatrical scenery, equipment, and infrastructure in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and the Roe Green Theatre (indoors).
Serve as swings for the run crew during performances as needed.
Assist across department lines as designated by the CSF Production Manager.
Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.