Peninsula Players Theatre in Door County, WI, America's oldest professional resident summer theatre, celebrates the 91st season in 2026. Peninsula Players Theatre is a professional Equity company that performs in an all-weather open-air theatre along the scenic shores of Green Bay in beautiful Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

Visit www.peninsulaplayers.com to learn more about the theatre-in-a-garden and its exciting company atmosphere.

The five show summer stock season requires candidates to be able to handle quick scenic builds and changeovers. An ideal candidate is energetic and motivated to manage the Peninsula Players Theatre's high production values and the scene shop staff of three staff carpenters and three interns. The Technical Director is responsible for the on-time planning, engineering, and installation of the designed scenic elements. Experience as a TD or ATD at the professional level is preferred, but early career candidates with graduate degrees will also be considered.

Job responsibilities:
-Lead team to create all scenic elements for each production as designed by Scenic Designer
-Work with the Production Manager to keep shows within set parameters for budget + schedule
-Manage purchasing of any items needed (in-store and online shopping)
-Maintain effective communication with Scenic Designer and the rehearsal room throughout the entire production process
-Create construction and mechanical drawings for all scenic elements
-Supervise Lead Carpenter, Carpenters, and Scenic Interns through all phases of process
-Work with Lead Carpenter to manage day to day tasks of the shop
-Collaborate with Scenic Charge Artist on daily scheduling of space and time for painting scenic elements
-Train the scenic interns on tool usage and best theatrical practices
-Provide interns with learning opportunities on a regular basis
-Manage the load in and strike of all 5 shows
-Manage and maintain shop safety, general maintenance of the shop, and show maintenance through the run of each show
-Manage onstage safety in relation to scenic elements including necessary training for run crew positions
-Collaborate with all other department heads as each show needs
-Willingly assist other departments as needed including projects related to the well being and maintenance of our property
-Evening show duties are assigned as each show demands. These include helping in our patron parking lots, ushering, bartending, concessions, etc.

Skills:
-Ability to supervise and lead a team
-Understanding of theatrical practices
-Ability to collaborate with designers
-Team-oriented attitude
-Excellent verbal and written communication
-AutoCad and/or Vectorworks Drafting
-Budgeting and resource management
-Creative problem solving and troubleshooting in a fast paced environment
-Advanced Rigging
-Advanced Carpentry
-Intermediate/Advanced MIG Welding
-Ability to work at heights
-Ability to lift 75 lbs
-Bachelor's degree in related field or commensurate experience
-2+ Years professional experience in similar environment/position (or Master's degree/further education)
-Valid U.S. driver's license

Staff arrival date on campus is May 17th, 2026 with the first day of work commencing on May 18th 2026. Departure date is on September 11th 2026, which is a day after the fifth show opens. (The final production closes on October 18th 2026 and the property is closed down on October 21st 2026.)

The rate for this position is $850 - $950 per week, based on skills and experience. Travel stipend provided. All positions are housed on property, at no cost. Meals are provided at a cost of $95/week.

Peninsula Players Theatre celebrates equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to the contact email provided.