Summer Theatre Production Assistant (Summer 2026 002920)

About the role

The Summer Theatre production assistant supports in all areas of theatre production, except costumes. This includes building scenery and properties; hanging and focusing lights; sewing and painting.

Responsibilities

• Building scenery and properties
• Hanging and focusing lights
• Sewing and painting

Requirements

• At least one semester as a Middlebury College Theatre Production Assistant, Dance Program Technical Assistant, McCullough Technical Assistant, or equivalent in another undergraduate program
• Demonstrated competence in scenery construction and lighting hang/focus
• Demonstrated ability to work on technical and creative projects requiring problem-solving and creative thinking
• Ability to do basic math, climb ladders, lift and carry items, and physical mobility is necessary
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Pay

$15.40 per hour

Schedule

Part-time

Benefits

• Part of a vibrant supportive community
• Equal-opportunity employer
• Recruits diverse talent
• Encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities
• Invites applications from those committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion