The Texas Shakespeare Festival is a rotating repertory professional theatre in East Texas. Their 2026 season of shows are: Midsummer Night's Dream, Emma, Hamlet, 1776, and The Reluctant Dragon.

May 12 arrive / June 29 depart
$4,000 stipend / up to $300 travel / private dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: Experience in creating samples for approval by Scenic Designer, mixing color, paint mixing, and scenic treatments including, but not limited to, faux finish, carving, texturing, ageing, distressing, and general working ability in both latex and scenic paint. The candidate should also have experience in reading blueprints and color elevations, budget management, scheduling, and be comfortable working at heights above 16'. Ideal candidate should be self-motivated, safety conscious, with at least three years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsible for:

Maintaining paint stock, budget, and purchasing.

All the painting of scenic elements for the four-show rotating repertory season and a children+rsquo;s show.

Working closely with the Scenic Designer and Technical Director on all scenic painting projects.

Participating in opening night discussions