Properties Artisan

Properties Artisan

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Properties Artisan to join our team in Pittsfield, MA for the 2024 season. This position works on creating, modifying and procuring props as needed for productions on our Boyd-Quinson Stage and St Germain Stage. This position requires a skilled artisan with a working knowledge of props creation techniques, with the willingness to work as part of a team and follow through on individual projects.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the construction or procurement of all needed theatrical properties for all of BSC’s 2024 season’s productions, with the Properties Supervisor

• Accurately execute designs by interpreting the stylistic intent to best recreate the design in full scale and produce work of the highest artistic standards

• Assist in providing stand in rehearsal props to each production throughout the rehearsal process

• Work with the Properties Supervisor to input new props in the properties inventory

• Use and maintain properties shop tools and equipment appropriately

• Keep the properties shop and storage areas clean and organized  throughout the season

Skills:

• Working knowledge of properties construction techniques and materials

• Working knowledge of shop tools and equipment including carpentry and sewing.

• Working knowledge of welding and upholstery helpful.

• Knowledge of mold making and casting techniques useful.

• Knowledge of furniture history and period

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable working at heights

This position reports to the Properties Supervisor. It is a full-time, seasonal position.

Contract: 6/29/2024 through 9/16/2024

Pay is $18.50 per hour, with housing included.