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 /July 29 depart
$5,500 / up to $300 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week
Minimum Requirements: A high level of organization, time management, and communication skills are a must, in addition a positive attitude, and a desire to teach. Strong woodworking skills, welding skills, and ability to read working drawings. Ability to drive a box truck or pickup truck with a 14+rsquo; trailer. The ideal candidate will be able to work at heights of at least 16+rsquo; and be able to lift 50 pounds. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of professional scene shop experience with management experience a plus.

Responsible for:

● Assigning drafting from the TD Office
● Clarifying drafting or answering carpentry questions
● Maintaining an up to date and accurate inventory of supplies
● Tool repair and maintenance
● Coordinating scenery transport to the theatre from the shop
● Constructing scenery
● Serve as a second lead in changeovers