HEAD CARPENTER, SCENE SHOP
CATEGORY: TECHNICAL
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
US
CONTACT NAME
Jessica Doheny
JOB DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre, is looking for an experienced Head Carpenter for its scene shop. WST produces a five-show main stage season consisting of three musicals and two straight plays, as well as a mainstage children's series. Primary responsibilities include: working with the Technical Direction team, IATSE crew, and apprentices to fabricate scenic elements, overseeing the build crew, and maintaining the shop and its equipment. Applicants should be expertly skilled in scenic carpentry and be able to read and understand shop drawings and draftings. Understanding of scenic wiring, welding, stage rigging, mechanical stage systems, and automation are preferred. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, can multi-task, has excellentmunication skills, and has attention to detail and quality. Previous theatrical experience is preferred.
This is a full-time, seasonal, IATSE position.
Candidate should send their cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Siobhan Ruane, Director of Production at wstproductiongmail and include Head Carpenter in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Walnut Street Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY
$30.65 - $30.62 per hour
UNION
IATSE
BY EMAIL
wstproduction
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CATEGORY: TECHNICAL
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
US
CONTACT NAME
Jessica Doheny
JOB DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre, is looking for an experienced Head Carpenter for its scene shop. WST produces a five-show main stage season consisting of three musicals and two straight plays, as well as a mainstage children's series. Primary responsibilities include: working with the Technical Direction team, IATSE crew, and apprentices to fabricate scenic elements, overseeing the build crew, and maintaining the shop and its equipment. Applicants should be expertly skilled in scenic carpentry and be able to read and understand shop drawings and draftings. Understanding of scenic wiring, welding, stage rigging, mechanical stage systems, and automation are preferred. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, can multi-task, has excellentmunication skills, and has attention to detail and quality. Previous theatrical experience is preferred.
This is a full-time, seasonal, IATSE position.
Candidate should send their cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Siobhan Ruane, Director of Production at wstproductiongmail and include Head Carpenter in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Walnut Street Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY
$30.65 - $30.62 per hour
UNION
IATSE
BY EMAIL
wstproduction
*NOTE: Do not copy/paste the above email address as it is encoded with SPAM protection. Just click it to initiate an email from your preferred email client.
Job ID: 481459336
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025
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