About This Position
Virginia Theatre Festival is seeking a Props Artisan/Run Crew for our Summer 2026 season to support the build, run, and strike of our season+rsquo;s productions. VTF will produce a three-show summer season. This position reports to the Props Shop Manager.

Qualified candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills and the ability to organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team situation. Every member of our company should always have a willingness to learn, as well as a commitment to a safe and equitable work environment.

Pay Rate - $15.00/hour
Contract Dates +ndash; June 1-July 19, 2026
Work Authorization Requirement - US work authorization is required.
Work Schedule - Weekly schedules will vary between ~30-40+ hours/week, in response to workload and production needs. Employees are eligible for overtime pay with managerial approval for any hours worked over 40 per week. Day, weekend, and evening hours are required.
Housing - We will provide housing to seasonal employees who are based out-of-town (with a home address 50 miles or greater from our theatre) or are a current UVA student. Housing will be located within walking distance of our theatres. Housing is not pet-friendly.

Job Duties

Perform skilled artisan work using a variety of materials related to the construction of theatrical props
Collaborate with the Props Manager on the planning, build, modifications and repairs for all hand props and prop furniture for our productions with an emphasis on quality and safety
Assist the Props Manager in maintaining and coordinating prop shop and storage
Serve on the run crew for all scheduled performances
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Required Experience + Skills

Hand and machine sewing skills
Experience with upholstery
Painting and staining

Preferred Experience + Skills

Furniture repair
Prop construction
Run crew experience

Apply on our website: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/jobs