Scenic Carpenters

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking three Scenic Carpenters to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position assists in the construction of scenic elements for productions on our Boyd-Quinson Stage, and St Germain Stage. This position requires a dedicated individual with knowledge of scenery building techniques and 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:

• Communicate with supervisors to accurately execute the artistic designs through high quality scenic building for all of BSC’s 2024 season’s productions


• Properly care for scene shop tools and equipment, to ensure they are in safe and


•  proper working order and properly cleaned and put away after use


• Keep the scene shop and storage areas clean and free of debris and sweep up after completing each project and at the end of the day


• Work with supervisors and staff to safely and efficiently load-in and strike scenery


• Arrive on time and ready to work, and follow all health and safety guidelines in place


• Attend shop meetings as required


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Skills:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and follow directions


• Working knowledge of scenic construction techniques and materials


• Ability to skillfully operate a variety of pneumatic and electric hand tools as well as stationary tools, including table saws, bandsaws, panel saws, miter saws and sanders


• Working knowledge of welding and rigging


• Working knowledge of shop tools and equipment


• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable working at heights


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This position reports to the Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director and Lead Carpenter. It is full-time, seasonal position.

Pay is $17.50 an hour, with housing included.