Berkshire Theatre Group, celebrating its 98th year as a professional theatre in Western MA, is accepting resumes for a Props Artisan for the 2026 summer season. The festival will have five produced productions, plus concerts and special events on two stages. Weekly salary of $600 plus housing and all utilities provided. This is a full-time, seasonal position. Work schedules may include evenings and weekends and may exceed 40 hours during technical rehearsals and performances, in accordance with applicable labor laws. Summer season runs from mid May until mid/late August. Employment dates vary based on position.
The Colonial Theatre (founded in 1903) and Berkshire Theatre Festival (founded in 1928) are among the oldest cultural institutions in the Berkshires. In 2010, the two organizations merged under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire to form Berkshire Theatre Group. Today, BTG serves more than 68,000 patrons annually and reaches over 11,000 Berkshire County students through its education programs.
BTG is nationally recognized for artistic leadership and innovation, including becoming the first theatre company in the U.S. approved by Actors' Equity Association to produce a musical during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2028, we remain deeply committed to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement.
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and believe that a diversity of voices strengthens our work and our community.
BTG's vision is to be a center for creative work that enriches, educates, invigorates, transforms, and strengthens our community for the better.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to hiring@berkshiretheatre.org Once we've reviewed your submission, we will contact you if we'd like to schedule an interview.
This position reports to: Props Supervisor and ultimately, the Director of Productions.
Qualifications:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Google Suite basic understanding (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets)
- Proficient experience working with and creating theatrical props.
- Working knowledge of soft good construction, including furniture upholstery, hand and machine stitching, leather work, fabric dying and aging, and draping techniques
- Ability to interpret and build from draftings, photos, video, or other media
- Ability to repair furniture and simple electronics
- Familiarity with Photoshop or other applicable software for the creation of paper goods
- Experience in creating consumable liquid and food props, as well as fake food props
- Experience in scenic painting and faux finishes
- Ability to multitask on concurrent projects
- A valid U.S. driver's license (preferred)
Responsibilities:
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to maintaining a safe working environment and provides safety training and protocols for all technical positions. Employees are expected to utilize that training and adhere to protocols when fulfilling the following responsibilities:
- Create props using assorted techniques to produce functional, durable, usable props
- Build or source stock items and mock-ups for rehearsal, as needed
- Participate in props or scenic transfers to/from warehouses, theatres, and rehearsal halls as needed
- Interpret and build from drawings or images provided by Props Supervisor
- Touch up, repair, and maintain production props
- Maintain and organize props storage areas
- Assist with any summer concerts/events as needed.
- Assist or lead other related projects as assigned
Expectations:
- Communicate information to other staff in the department.
- Collaborate with coworkers on assigned tasks.
- Handle pressure professionally in high stress situations.
- Be self-sufficient in tasks assigned.
- Read all production scripts.
- Be flexible on job assignments.
- Represent the organization appropriately and abide by the mission statement.
- Demonstrate behavior showing a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform work in a manner that is consistent with that commitment
