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Scenic Carpentry Technician

The Free Will Players Theatre Guild was formed in 1989 by a group of actors in a truly co-operative spirit with the mandate to produce the works of William Shakespeare. The company presents the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, which has grown into a professional theatre festival with an annual audience of thousands. We stage outdoor productions every summer.

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Ethnocultural Mandate

The Freewill Players is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to building an organization that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people; disabled people; youth; and members of other equity seeking groups.

The Free Will Players Theatre Guild is seeking reliable and skilled Scenic Carpentry Technicians to join the production team for the 2026 Freewill Shakespeare Festival. This position supports the construction, installation, and maintenance of all scenic elements and is ideal for technicians with prior hands-on carpentry or construction experience who are ready to contribute to a professional build team.


About the Role

The Scenic Carpentry Technician assists with the construction and installation of physical set elements for festival productions. Working under the supervision of the Head of Scenic Carpentry, and in collaboration with the Production Manager and Set Designer, Scenic Carpentry Technicians help ensure that scenery is built safely, accurately, and on schedule.


This role emphasizes practical carpentry skills, collaboration, and adherence to safety standards within an outdoor festival production environment. Scenic Carpentry Technicians are expected to complete assigned tasks independently while supporting the overall build workflow.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the construction, assembly, installation, and strike of all scenic elements

  • Safely operate hand and power tools in accordance with site safety protocols

  • Work from design drawings and construction plans as directed

  • Support on-site installation and load-in activities

  • Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces to ensure safety and efficiency

  • Communicate construction questions or issues to the Head of Scenic Carpentry or Production Manager

  • Collaborate with other production departments to support smooth workflow

  • Follow all workplace safety standards, including proper use of PPE


Who Should Apply

This role is well suited to individuals who have:

  • Have prior hands-on experience in scenic carpentry or related construction work

  • Are comfortable working independently on assigned tasks within a production schedule

  • Are detail-oriented and attentive to safety practices

  • Are comfortable with physical work in an outdoor environment

  • Enjoy collaborative, team-based theatre production


Contract Details

  • Start Date: April 28, 2026

  • End Date: June 7, 2026

  • Compensation: $22.00 per hour

  • Hours: Up to 40 hours per week


How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to pm@freewillshakespeare.com with the subject line:
Scenic Carpentry Technician – Freewill Shakespeare Festival

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