Scenic Carpenter

About the role

The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Location: Cedar City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the safe, efficient, and quality fabrication and modification of repertory scenic elements for the Utah Shakespeare Festival under the direction of department management.
• Participate in the safe, efficient, and quality fabrication and modification of repertory scenic elements for the Utah Shakespeare Festival under the direction of department management.
• Participate in load in and changeover of scenic elements, including elements that are flown and automated.
• Participate in modification of scenery in response to notes from the rehearsal process.
• Maintain clear communication with members of the scenery and paint departments.
• Operate departmental vehicles and production equipment safely
• Participate in the maintenance and repair of departmental equipment and assets.
• Participate in the training of stage crew staff of use, maintenance, repair and changeover of scenery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment and uphold policies and procedures of the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University.Utah Shakespeare Festival under the direction of department management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical theater or equivalent professional experience
• Professional experience in wood and steel scenic fabrication
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of tools and techniques for fabrication including, but not limited to, wood, steel, foam, rigging, and hardware.
• Basic theatrical rigging knowledge and experience

Qualifications

• Mig welding certification or experience.
• Chain motor rig