Scenery Assistant

About the role

Assist in the production of scenery and scenic elements for Weber State Theatre productions.

Responsibilities

• building scenery and painting scenery
• building and painting props
• installing scenery, props, and rigging
• general maintenance of scenery during a production
• act as crew leaders for shop projects
• assist practicum and stage craft students as they work in the scene shop
• assist in maintaining shop cleanliness
• assist in maintaining shop equipment, materials, and tools
• participate in Scenery Work Calls as Crew Leaders

Requirements

• Must be a current WSU student
• Experience with wood working tools helpful
• Experience in cleaning and organizing also useful
• Woodworking

Qualifications

Background Check? No

Schedule

Hours per week: 15‑20. Normal work schedule is 1-5 M-F; flexible to accommodate class schedules (preferred to schedule classes outside this time). Requires four Saturdays per semester: two shifts from 10 AM–4 PM and two evening shifts starting at 10 PM.