The Shakespeare + Company Education and Production Departments seek qualified, experienced, and imaginative
individuals to serve as Production Design Coordinators (PDCs) for the Fall Festival of Shakespeare. Reporting to the
Shakespeare + Company Production Manager as well as the Education administrative team, Production Designers are
responsible for working with the Directing team and students to design and construct the set for two Fall Festival shows,
traveling between their two assigned local-area high schools. The Production Design Coordinator is responsible for the
scenery, and props for their two schools, and helps the other PDCs with their own two schools. Most of the scenic and
props construction is done with materials already in Shakespeare + Company+rsquo;s vast stock of scenery and props. The
Production Design Coordinator also works with the students to design the lights for each of their school+rsquo;s shows during
the school tech week, using the existing equipment and setup at the school, handling any needed adjustments and
maintenance needed for the show to go on.
There are 5 Production Design Coordinators between 10 schools. The PDC works on a team at each of their assigned
schools that consists of 2 Directors, 1 Costume Design Coordinator, and various school Faculty and Staff members.
During the culmination of the Fall Festival at Shakespeare + Company, the PDC+rsquo;s responsibilities expand as the become
integral to setting up the theater to load in/out 10 shows for tech and performances over the course of 1 week, which
are all attended by every other school and filmed by a local broadcasting company.
The ideal candidate should have experience working as a theater technician, and experience or a strong interest in
working as an educator. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both coworkers and students is
required. The Fall Festival design process involves meeting the needs of the students and show before bringing the
Production Design Coordinator+rsquo;s own artistic vision to the production, all with a very limited budget. The candidate must
also be a team player with a strong anti-discrimination commitment, and be a strategic, flexible, and curious thinker.
ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES
● Design (along with students and directors) and construct a set that fits in both the school+rsquo;s theater and the Tina
Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare + Company +ndash; a set that can be transported in its entirety in a company cargo
van
● Design and pull props for each school, and tech students how to organize and store them properly
● Design lighting cues and teach students how to operate those cues for their shows
● Work with other Production Design Coordinators on their scenic construction in the shop at Shakespeare +
Company, as well as others+rsquo; in-school set builds
● Work with the Directors and the schools+rsquo; facilities teams to assess (and physically access) the lighting and sound
equipment
● Work with the Directors to get their sound design (via QLab) working in the school+rsquo;s sound system, and help
teach students how to operate this system for their shows
● Participate in required training about the culture of the Fall festival and working with the students, as well as any
ongoing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility training, in alignment with Shakespeare + Company+rsquo;s IDEA
and cultural competency work
● Attendance and participation in weekly production meetings
● Creation, attendance, and participation in Tech Common Classes, involving the greater Fall Festival Community
● Support the work of the Festival at large, which includes extra support during the week of the Festival
(November 17th +ndash; 23rd
). Secondary duties this week include attendance and leadership at all set load-ins and
strikes, leading a team of directors and volunteers in set/props put-away after each show, daily theater setup
and cleanup, working with a local broadcasting company to help set up equipment for recording/live streaming,
and more.
● Successful completion of a Criminal Offense Record Information check (CORI) before employment term (at
Company expense).
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, + CHARACTERISTICS SOUGHT
● Experience in scenic and props construction, working in a set or props shop, knowledge of the required
tools/safety measures required to complete a set build
● Basic lighting hang/focus and light board programming skills
● Basic audio knowledge, i.e. +ndash; how to get sound from a laptop to a mixing board, turning on a sound board and
making sure speakers are working
● An interest in education and working with students
● Experience working with students or a background in education a plus!
● Strong interpersonal and leadership skilled; a positive attitude and energy, and an empathetic and collaborative
leadership style. This includes the ability to work collaboratively with your directing team, fellow designers, and
the entire Festival staff
● A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression, and the ability to cultivate a supportive and
inclusive environment that prioritizes the safety and dignity of students and colleagues of all races, abilities,
ethnicities, classes, orientations, and gender identities
● Experience in organizing, working, and communication effectively with groups of individuals from diverse
backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences
● Strong organizational, project managements, and communication skills
● Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, before employment term, and willingness to
test as per Company safety guidelines (at Company expense)
● Flexibility, a sense of humor and grace in potentially stressful situations with adults and students alike
COMPENSATION
This Exempt, at-will employee will receive $742 per week OR local housing plus $702 per week.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates who possess the above qualifications, or transferrable skills, are encouraged to apply. Please send cover
letter, resume, and references. Applications are accepted until Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.
By Email: jobsearch@shakespeare.org (include: Position Title and Name in subject line)
By Mail: Job Search/Fall Festival of Shakespeare, Shakespeare + Company, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240