Scenic Carpenter(s) Needed:

Please send your resume, website, portfolio & recommendations to PROD.MGR.MBT@GMAIL.COM.
Meadow Brook Theatre located on the Campus of Oakland University, in Rochester, Michigan is accepting applications for Scenic Carpenters. Seasons produce 6 shows and remounts “A Christmas Carol.” This position is covered under an IATSE contract (applicant does not need to hold an IATSE card). The carpenter can also could be pulled to run a show or help with other departments as needed.

Requirements:
o 2 yrs. professional experience minimum
o Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings
o Knowledge and ability to follow shop safety procedures
o Proficient with hand and power tools
o Strong knowledge of scenery construction.
o Able to lift at least 60lbs
o Able to work at heights of 25’
o Basic Welding
o Basic rigging
o Clean driving record
o Can drive a 26ft truck
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.
o Multitasking skills
o Highly motivated and willing to learn.
o Good attitude and work ethic.
o Sense of humor
o Ability to take instruction and feedback from supervisors.

Preferred Skills
o Basic scenic painting
o AutoCAD experience
o Lighting skills

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
o Construction, load-in and strike all scenic elements.
o Maintain a safe work environment, following all safety procedures and guidelines as outlined
by the Technical Director and Shop Foreman
o Picking up materials/transporting scenic elements.
o Theatre maintenance
o Could run shows
o Cleaning

Please include your cover letter, resume, 3 recommendations and any examples of your previous work in your application

Meadow Brook Theatre strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building diverse teams.

Job Type: Full-time

We are currently accepting resumes/applications for our 2025-2026 season internship program. We fully produce 6 shows a season and remount A Christmas Carol every season. We are looking for versatility in our interns with the ability to work in several different departments and a “positive can-do attitude”.

Positions/descriptions available:

  • 2 Acting/Administration Interns

    • Would understudy for all shows - including 3 musicals

    • Would audition for all shows and be considered for roles

    • Would receive Equity candidacy points

    • Would work in the administration office, box office and help run raffle table

    • Would possibly be on the backstage crew

    • Would be involved in all light hand and focus calls

  • 1 Scene Shop Intern

    • Would work primarily in the Scene Shop – Scenic Paint skills a plus

    • Must be able to lift at least 60lbs

    • Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’

    • Would be on the backstage crew for A Christmas Carol and at least 1 other show

    • Would be involved in all Light hang and focus calls

  • 1 Costume Interns – must have the skills to stitch and be on wardrobe crew.

    • Must have basic sewing skills

    • Wigs, make-up and Craft Skills a plus

    • Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’

    • Would be on the wardrobe crew for A Christmas Carol and at least 1 other show

    • Would be involved in all Light hang and focus calls

  • 1 SM/PM Intern

    • Position includes points toward becoming equity

    • Assisting the SM in rehearsals

    • Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’

    • Would be on the backstage crew for A Christmas Carol and at least 1 other show

    • Would be involved in all Light hang and focus calls

  • 1 Lighting/Scene Shop Intern

    • Would work in the lighting department

    • Would ALSO work equally in the Scene shop

    • Would work on A Christmas Carol as Spot Operator

    • Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’

    • Would be on the backstage crew/spot operator for at least 1 other show

    • Would be involved in Light hang and focus calls

Specific Details include:

  • Contract Dates are approx. Late August 2025 to (end of) June 2026

  • $499.20 per week (housing is not provided)

  • Cleaning and lending support to assigned department as well as other departments as needed

  • 40 hours a week (overtime will be honored)

  • Load-ins, strikes, light hangs, airport runs, etc.

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL INTERNS MUST HAVE AT LEAST A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF LIGHTS (Hang and Focus) AS WELL AS BE WILLING TO WORK ALL LOAD-IN’S AND STRIKES.*

For Production Interns: Equity candidacy points are given to Stage Management intern. Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 references and any examples (you’d like to share) of your work to the MBT Production Manager via email: prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com or send to 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Wilson Hall Rm. 207, Rochester, MI 48309.

For Acting Interns: Equity candidacy points are given to the Acting interns. Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 references and an audition tape (2 contrasting contemporary monologues and 1 song - no time limit) to the MBT Production Manager via email: prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com or send to 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Wilson Hall Rm. 207, Rochester, MI 48309.