TITLE: Doris Duke Theatre Stage Carpenter
STATUS: Seasonal
Full-Time, On-site: May 20, 2025 - August 28, 2025
START: July 22, 2025
END: August 28, 2025
ARRIVAL: May 19, 2025
DEPARTURE: August 29, 2025
COMPENSATION: $20.50-$23.58; Overtime (time and a half) after 48 hrs
Room and board, free access to performances, classes, talks, and studios
HOURS: July 2 - August 28, 2025: (6) Day work week averaging 54 hrs
Hours will vary during The Festival depending on weekly schedules and all efforts will be made to provide 48 hours a week.
REPORTS TO: Production Manager, DDT
DEPARTMENT: Production
SUPPORTS: Production Interns; Full-Time and Seasonal Production Staff; Programming, Facilities, and Front-of-House Staff; Visiting Company Members; Faculty, Dancers and Staff of The School at Jacob’s Pillow
The Jacob’s Pillow Production Department seeks a Stage Carpenter to join its seasonal staff for the 2025 Summer Festival. The Stage Carpenter reports to the Doris Duke Theatre Production Manager (DDT PM) and works closely and collaboratively with the other members of the Doris Duke Theatre Production Team to support all activity in the theater and its support spaces. With the guidance and management of the stage operations Supervisor (SOS) and DDT PM the Stage Carpenter leads the installation and operation of all rigging, flooring, staging, scenery, and other stage technology in the Doris Duke Theatre (DDT). During the pre-season, they also participate in the final planning and preparation for the DDT’s programming which includes nine visiting companies and a season-opening Gala Performance. During the festival, the Stage Carpenter supports the visiting company’s technical staff by leading a team of seasonal staff, interns and overhire crew members in the installation of scenery as well as making any needed adjustments to the theatre’s repertory infrastructure. Under the supervision of the DDT PM the Stage Carpenter ensures the smooth operation of all productions by leading the DDT run crew members in scene changes, soft good operation, floor swaps as well as any pre or post-show preparations. They also assist the TST PM and Stage Operations Supervisor with the organization and maintenance of the TST’s stage operations infrastructure, storage areas, and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintain a safe, healthy, and accessible work environment at all times.
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Actively participate in the opening and closing of all of the Festival's performance spaces, studios, exhibition spaces, and temporary tents.
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Actively participate in all assigned work calls.
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Participate in all DDT technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the DDT run crew.
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Assist the DDT PM and SOS in communication with visiting companies to ensure the details of their stage operations needs are clear and accurate.
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Participate in the creation of detailed and comprehensive paperwork including labor plans, changeover narratives, and production schedules.
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Under the guidance of the SOS and with the support of interns, seasonal staff, and overhire crew lead the installation of the repertory and show specific stage operations equipment including rigging, flooring, soft goods, staging, and scenery.
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Act as the primary stage operations point of contact for all DDT visiting companies during their time on campus.
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Ensure that the DDT stage is prepared and safe for all activity by leading daily and show-specific cleaning, maintenance, and set-up.
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Collaborate with the DDT PM, DDT run crew, and the visiting company’s technical staff to choreograph scene changes, floor swaps, scenery moves, and props hand-offs.
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Assist the SOS in making improvements to The Pillow’s stage operations infrastructure and equipment.
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Assist the Stage Operations Supervisor in making improvements to The Pillow’s theaters, studios, and other facilities.
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Remain in constant communication with the DDT PM and SOS to ensure proper and necessary support for the visiting companies.
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Assist in the creation and installation of decor or scenery for events.
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Maintain a clean and orderly stage, backstage, and storage areas.
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Participate in the training of Production Interns by offering constructive guidance and by acting as a role model and supportive co-worker.
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Support and assist with the installation and operation of the Season Opening Gala and special events as needed.
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Provide support to Jacob’s Pillow Media Team in documenting performances, talk,s and events.
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Support the installation of work into The Pillow’s exhibition spaces.
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Support the activation of Weather Plans for HJL and other events and activities.
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Attend departmental, production, and all-staff meetings.
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Under the general direction of the DoTP, assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather
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Complete Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the pre-season)
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Assist other departments, including non-production departments, as needed.
