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Job Dates
05/12/26 - 08/08/26
Crafts Artisan
Reports to: Costume Director
Status: Seasonal, Salaried
Dates: May 12, 2026 to June 27, 2026 and July 7, 2026 to August 8, 2026, subject to adjustment during hiring.
Salary: $790 per week, plus housing provided by APT
American Players Theater is currently seeking applicants for the position of Crafts Artisan. This staff member will be part of a team building period costume crafts primarily for our outdoor classical theater. Work hours average 40 per week in a shop filled with natural light. Must have experience with leather tooling and jewelry. Experience with period construction, construction for outdoor theatre and/or extended runs preferred. APT boasts two theaters, a 1075-seat outdoor amphitheater and a 200-seat indoor theatre, and produces eight plays in repertory in the wooded hills of southwest Wisconsin.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the construction and maintenance of all costume detail accessories, craft work, armor and related items
Assist in executing the painting and dyeing needs for the season
May also involve some millinery tasks and assistance with shoes (distressing, rubberizing, accessorizing)
Attend all work calls as directed by the Costume Director
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Attend regular shop meetings
Other duties as assigned
Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references, and photographs of work samples (or a link to the same) to Laura Arnold at productionjobs@americanplayers.org. Please include Crafts Artisan in the subject line.
Business Address
PO Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
Venue Address
American Players Theatre
Spring Green, WI 53588
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Posted: 01/06/2026 16:49:08 EST
Last Updated: 01/07/2026 00:00 EST
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