Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 – Props Crew
About The Position
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Props Artisans for the 2026 summer season. Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be self-motivated. Props Artisans hired for the full season will work May 19 – August 5 and be transitioned to changeover/deck crew when dress rehearsals begin. The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.
Requirements
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated prop skills
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship
- All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferably in a professional environment for stage prop fabrication and finishing
Responsibilities
- Stage prop fabrication
- Stage prop finishing
- Transition to changeover/deck crew when dress rehearsals begin
Benefits
- Time away from work for eligible employees
- Option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan
- Housing is available at a reduced cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
