Props Builder

at  Stratford Festival

WHO WE ARE:

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 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.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Fine Arts or Theatre Production
• 5+ years of experience (Preferred)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• 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.
  This seasonal contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin January 13, 2025 to May 30 2025, with possibility of extension.

• Broad range of props construction experience in a professional theatrical environment
• Proficient in Upholstery and 3D printing
• Good organizational, time management skills and problem solving
• Work with Designers , Assistant Designers other Production Staff , as required