Temporary-Shop Technician (University Theatre, Costumes, Scenery)

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University Theatre is the campus’ open access community theatre and operates multiple facilities: Stewart Theatre, in the Talley Student Center, and the Titmus Theatre and Kennedy McIlwee Studio Theatre, along with the associated shops and classroom spaces for producing theatre.

Our mission is to create a welcoming student-centered community that inspires meaningful connections grounded in the experience of making and sharing theatre. We present a wide variety of productions, experiences and provide spaces for campus organizations to present events.

Please note: These positions are based on need and availability. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NC State’s University Theatre is looking for a Shop Technician that will assist the Costume Shop, Scene Shop, or Electrics Shop Manager with the execution of designs in the respective shops on an as-needed basis.

Costume Shop Duties include: sewing (by machine and by hand), alterations, repairs, ironing, laundry, fittings, costume crafts, and other assignments based upon skill set and shop needs.

Scene Shop Duties include: safe use of power and hand tools, basic carpentry and construction, painting, re-furbishing and refinishing of furniture and set pieces, upholstery, and other assignments based upon skill set and shop needs.

Electrics Shop duties include: hanging, focusing, or striking of lighting fixtures, installation of temporary show related lighting, sound or special effects, repair or maintenance of lighting, sound and/or projection equipment, and other assignments based upon skill set and shop needs.

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