Cortland Repertory Theatre is accepting resumes for our Properties Designer position for our 2026 summer season. CRT is a professional theater located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2026 summer season will run from May 18 - August 15. Shows include Oklahoma, Baskerville, 9 to 5, Daddy Long Legs, and Annie, plus a few other special events throughout the season.
The theatre is an intimate (30ft x 30ft, with 10ft proscenium height) 250 seat, three-quarter round thrust stage, located on the second floor of a national historic building. Because of the intimate nature of our theatre, designs are required to be very specific and detailed. Props/Scenic construction shop is located 20 minutes from theatre. The props department is comprised of three people: the designer, an artisan and an intern. We have a large stock of furniture, hand props, soft goods and tools.
Salary is $800 per week. Travel expenses to Cortland are reimbursed up to $100. Housing is provided in single room/shared suite. We work 6 days a week; payday is Thursday of each week.
Please submit resume with cover letter and at least three references with phone numbers and email addresses. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If possible, PDF versions of your resumes and cover letter are preferred. Interviews will take place via phone. No phone calls, please.
At Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT), a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization is one where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all our productions, departments, programs, and volunteer opportunities. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are further committed to considering applicants who are well-rounded but do not fulfill every qualification.
Responsibilities:
- Construction, fabrication and acquisition of all props (furniture, set dressing, hand props, perishables, etc.) for all shows.
- Working closely with the Guest Director, Costume Designer, Scenic Designer and Technical Director for the creation of a consistent overall vision of the production(s);
- Work with Production Manager, Technical Director and Scenic Designer to ensure that all shows are completed on schedule and on budget.
- Serve as instructor and mentor to Properties Intern.
- Attend all scheduled production meetings.
- Communicate with other production departments, directors, designers, stage managers, and other guest artists to ensure the safe and effective implementation of all prop elements.
- Coordinate with stage management and directors for schedule of rehearsal props
- Schedule and supervise pre-set, running, maintenance and repair of props for all performances.
- Maintenance of props construction and storage areas.
- Order all necessary materials and supplies.
- Help oversee the safety and well-being of all employees.
Requirements:
- Mastery of props construction, modification, and fabrication techniques.
- Established track record in executing designers' and directors+rsquo; props list through construction, shopping, renting and/or borrowing.
- Prefer 2 - 3 years experience in props construction, design, and management or equivalent.
- Excellent personnel, organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to motivate, manage and coordinate staff members of varying skill levels.
- Well-established skills in handling budgets and scheduling.
- Some background in scenic design or scenic art preferred.
- Must have access to own car, with excellent record required.
- No pets.
