The Wizard of Oz Properties Designer

Show: The Wizard of Oz, directed by Tor Campbell
Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Pay Rate: $2,000
Materials Budget: $3,000

Seeking a Properties Designer for our summer production of The Wizard of Oz!

1st day of Rehearsal: June 3, 2026
Load-in begins June 14, 2026
Final Props due upon Spacing Rehearsal, June 27, 2026
Off July 4, 2026

Tech Schedule:
July 1 6p - 11p Tech
July 2 6p - 11p Tech
July 3 6p - 11p Tech
July 5 6p - 11p Tech
July 7 6p - 11p Final Dress

Previews:
July 7th 7:30pm
July 8th 7:30pm
July 9th 7:30pm
July 10th 7:30pm
July 11th 2:00pm
Opening July 11th 7:30pm
Closing: August 9th, 2026

Expectations:
Led by the Director and informed by the Scenic Designer, Properties Designer must design, source, build, alter and maintain all props and set dressing for the production.
Attend design and production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals, preview performances, as scheduled by the Production Manager. Attend rehearsals as needed or requested by the Production Manager, Director, and/or Stage Manager.
Create and update props lists throughout production and rehearsal processes.
Acquire all props+mdash;pulling from MPAC+rsquo;s inventory, shopping, constructing, altering, renting, or borrowing as needed.
Coordinate transport and delivery of all items and the return of all rented or borrowed materials.
Address any major repairs or recurring issues as needed.
Track props budgets reconcile all expenses with accurate paperwork and itemized receipts.
Lead props strike, returns, and inventory restocking.

To apply - https://airtable.com/appROIjGM4kI0IBV3/pageuT9C6ZfEboNdq/form