The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival engages the widest possible audience in a fresh conversation about what is essential in Shakespeare’s plays. 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. It’s also a phenomenal place to work, to learn, and to create.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
FRONT-OF-HOUSE Summer 2020
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is a great place to gain hands-on experience in customer service and the inner workings of a non-profit theater company. The Festival’s artistic home, an open-air theater tent on the grounds of Boscobel House and Gardens (Garrison, NY), is a place where all are welcome to experience effervescent theater in a warm, approachable environment. Front-of-House staff members working in Box Office, Concessions, and House (the Theater) are often the first point of contact for new and returning audience members and must be comfortable assisting individuals from all backgrounds.
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ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER Seasonal Hire
State Date: May 4, 2020
End Date: September 25, 2020
The Assistant Company Manager assists the Company Manager in overseeing all company hospitality, housing, and travel.
ASSISTANT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR Season Hire
State Date: May 25, 2020
End Date: September 13, 2020
The Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the planning of day-to-day operations of the costume/wardrobe department, the running of shows and maintaining the artistic integrity and vision of the designers and directors. The position reports to the Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Shop Manager, and Director of Production.
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER Season Hire
The Assistant Production Manager assists the Director of Production and senior production staff in overseeing the safe and orderly operation of HVSF actives as part of the 2020 Season.
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS Summer 2020
Productions Interns are offered the opportunity to sharpen their skills through hands-on technical experience and collaboration. Over the course of their intensive residencies, interns will work with a skilled production staff to stage three mainstage productions. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Shared housing and local transportation are provided. A weekly stipend of $200 is paid, plus tour and tech bumps based on the Season Production Calendar.
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS Summer 2020
Administrative Interns are offered the opportunity to sharpen their skills through collaboration and mentorship as part of a skilled arts management team that facilitates HVSF’s year-round operations. Over the course of their intensive residencies, interns are engaged in both short and long-term projects for their respective departments while representing the organization at both the HVSF administrative office, the HVSF Theater Tent, and beyond. Applications are due no later than March 6, 2020.
A weekly stipend of $200 is paid. Local housing and transportation are the responsibility of the candidates.
PRODUCTION CARPENTER Seasonal Hire
State Date: May 4, 2020
End Date: September 25, 2020
The Production Carpenter works closely with the Facilities Manager, Props Master and other members of the Production Staff to build, load-in, run, and load-out all three mainstage productions in our 2020 Season. This position reports to the Director of Production.
A1 / MIXER Seasonal Hire
State Date: May 4, 2020
End Date: September 25, 2020
The A1/Mixer is responsible for overseeing the operations of the audio department for three mainstage productions and all events at our unique Theater Tent in our 2020 Season. This position reports to the Director of Production.
Please check back in the Spring as more seasonal positions become available.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
HVSF seeks a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Director of Development to join the team at this exciting point in the Festival’s history. They will work in close partnership with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and an engaged and energized Board to expand strategic initiatives in support of high artistic standards, strong connection to the community, and successful engagement of loyal and growing audiences. This position represents an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to join the senior staff of a dynamic company poised for a new phase of growth.