Rooted in the landscape of the Hudson Valley, with the plays of William Shakespeare as our touchstone, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival engages the widest possible audience in a theatrical celebration of our shared humanity. Our theater lives in the here and now, at the intersection between the virtuosity of the actor, the imagination of the audience, and the inspiration of the text.
Employment
Current Openings
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Front of House & Box Office Team
Front of House (FOH) and Box Office staff members are often the first point of contact for audience members arriving at the theater. We are looking for folks that are comfortable assisting customers and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds.
This is a seasonal position paid $15 per hour. Customer service training will be provided.
Use this form to apply to join our FOH team (only takes a few minutes)
Deck Carpenter
The Deck Carpenter works as a member of the Run Crew and closely with the Stage Manager, Props Designer and other members of the Production Staff to build, load-in, run, and load-out all mainstage productions in our Theater Tent. This position reports to the Director of Production.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the props designer to and maintain scenic and prop elements for all productions.
- Work under the supervisor of the Facilities Manager to load in and strike the Theater Tent.
- Responsible for safety, upkeep, and operations of all HVSF work spaces and tools under the supervision of the Director of Production and Facilities Manager.
- Work with Lighting Supervisor, Sound Supervisor, and Facilities Manager to oversee and execute the hang and installation of the stage grid and related elements.
- Member of the stage crew; the Deck Carpenter will be responsible for running the deck for all mainstage shows under the supervision of the Stage Manager.
- Responsible for daily care and maintenance of the performance space include the the stage area
- Work closely with other artists to build a safe, respectful, and anti-rasict backstage environment; Display and promote multi-cultural competency and sensitivity.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated skills of theatrical carpentry, knot-tying, soft goods, scenic props, basic scenic paints.
- Complete understanding of backstage etiquette. A good working knowledge of technical theatre practices.
- Valid Drivers’ license and clean DMV record.
- This position is physical in nature and required to work outdoors. The ability to climb ladders, lifts, reach above head. Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull and lift up to 70 pounds and work outside, exposed to the elements.
This is a seasonal position paid $19 per hour / $760 per week May 27 through September 1, 2024.
HVSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Candidates
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@hvshakespeare.org with the subject DECK CARPENTER
Sound Supervisor
The Sound Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the audio department for productions and all events at our Theater Tent. This position reports to the Director of Production.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate as a member of the Senior Production Staff. Senior Production Staff include the Lighting Supervisor, Company Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, Production Carpenter, and are responsible for overseeing the operations at the Theater Tent.
- Oversee all activities and safety of the Audio Department, including running shows and maintaining equipment for the operations of the 2023 HVSF Season.
- Work with the Lighting Supervisor, Production Carpenter, and Facilities Manager to oversee and execute the hang/installation and load out of the stage grid and related elements.
- Maintaining audio systems, Qlab files, and back-line equipment through load in, tech, performances, and strike.
- Maintain and repair sound, communications, and video equipment owned and rented by HVSF.
- Work with Sound Designers and Musical Director to execute high quality designs.
- Mix sound and facilitate audio needs for all events at the Theater Tent.
- Generate and maintain any paperwork for the show including written instructions, check lists, and cue lists.
- Supervise and train sound assistant and other members of the audio department as needed.
- Monitor audio supplies available for the run
- Set up, power on, and strike tech table gear as required.
- Coordinate with other departments such as props to execute designs as needed
- Work closely with other artists to build a safe, respectful, and anti-rasict backstage environment. Display and promote multi-cultural competency and sensitivity.
- Responsible for safety, upkeep, and operations of all HVSF workspaces and tools under the supervision of the Director of Production, Facilities Manager.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of technical theatrical practices; experience with wireless microphones including RF coordination and safe theatrical microphone rigging.
- Proficient in QLab, mixing & programming digital consoles, and digital audio distribution systems such as Dante.
- Complete understanding of backstage etiquette.
- Valid Drivers’ license and clean DMV record.
- This position is physical in nature and required to work outdoors. The ability to climb ladders, lifts, reach above head. Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds and work outside, exposed to the elements.
- This Sound Supervisor is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from May 22 through September 17. Housing and transportation are available.
- HVSF requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff will be required to implement HVSF’s COVID-19 Safety Plan and follow all health and safety protocols.
- The Sound Supervisor is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley through September. Housing and transportation are provided.
This is a seasonal position paid $927 per week from May 20 through September 8th. Housing and transportation provided. Nights and weekends required.
HVSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Candidates
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@hvshakespeare.org with the subject line SOUND SUPERVISOR