The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.

PROP SHOP MANAGER
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be self-motivated.
- Ability to delegate projects to artisans and supervise interns.

Required Qualifications
1. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
2. Self-motivated
3. Strong communication skills
4. Additional requirements included in the General Summary

Work Hours
Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with an average of 37.5 hours per week. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks.

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Images of work or links to online portfolio