Seagle Festival Scenic Carpenter
Seagle Festival, a 110-year-old summer training program for aspiring opera and
musical theater performers, is seeking a Scenic Carpenter. Production season
includes 4 main stage productions (two operas, two musicals) in a small, 175-
seat house with a 26+rsquo; proscenium. Additional productions include a small touring
children+rsquo;s opera and several concerts and events. 2025 season productions
include PIRATES OF PENZANCE, CARMEN, MAYO BUCKNER, ANYTHING GOES
and MONKEY +amp; FRANCINE IN THE CITY OF TIGERS (children+rsquo;s opera).
Contract dates are June 9 to August 24, 2025.
Compensation offered is $550 per week, on campus housing (private room,
shared bath), all meals on working days, plus $400 travel stipend. In-season
workweek is 6 days with 1 day off.
Duties:
- Participate in the construction of scenery to assure execution of all production
requirements for all main stage productions, includes some painting.
- Participate in all load-ins and strikes.
- Supervision and instruction of any scenic intern(s).
- Work in a safe and productive manner.
- Perform other theatrical/technical duties as assigned, including serving on
running crew if necessary.+nbsp;+nbsp;
Requirements:
- Knowledge of wood construction, fabrication techniques and scenic
engineering, familiarity with power tools and shop equipment, welding ability a
plus
- Understanding of how to interpret construction drawings. Basic CAD/Vector
works skills a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Preferred at least 1 year experience in a scenic shop, either professionally or
the at the university level.
- Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills.+nbsp;
- Ability to motivate, manage and coordinate staff and company members of
varying skill levels.+nbsp;
- Ability to adapt quickly to varying projects and problems
- Ability to climb and work on a ladder up to 18+rsquo;
- Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Must have drivers license and clean driving record.

Seagle Festival is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or
any other legally protected status.
About Seagle Festival +ndash; Seagle Festival is the premiere opera and musical theater
producing organization in the upstate Adirondack region of New York State, and
the oldest and one of the most distinguished summer vocal training programs in
the United States. Founded in 1915 by renowned baritone and voice teacher
Oscar Seagle, Seagle Festival celebrates its 110th anniversary season in 2025.
Each year, 32 talented emerging vocal artists are selected through a rigorous
application and audition process to participate in an intensive 9-week summer
training program that includes career preparation in addition to performance
experience. As part of the program, the artists, along with a professional
theatrical, music, and support staff, produce a mainstage performance season of
4 productions, a touring children+rsquo;s opera, and various concerts and events, all of
which highlight the emerging artists. More detail about the Seagle Festival
program can be found on our website: http://seaglefestival.org
To apply send cover letter, resume, contacts for 3 references, and portfolio to:
richardkagey@seaglefestival.org