Scenic Designer
Stagedoor Manor is seeking Scenic Designers to join our team for the 2025 Summer Season.
Stagedoor Manor is a leading Theater Summer Camp, recognized as the premier training destination for young performers aged 10 to 18 from around the globe. Nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountains of New York, Stagedoor Manor occupies a former summer resort. For more than 49 years, enthusiastic young talents have gathered here to enhance their skills and discover more about themselves while forging lasting friendships. Our main goal is to cultivate a supportive summer environment where young individuals can learn and flourish through the joy of theater.
In just 10 weeks, our incredible Design and Technical team brings to life 42 beautifully crafted productions across 8 fantastic theatre spaces in a summer stock setting. We pour our hearts into creating the theatrical magic that makes Stagedoor feel like home for so many wonderful souls.
Our incredible staff works together as a cohesive team to guarantee that each of our 14 productions operates seamlessly every session. We genuinely appreciate the diverse skills of our tech team, so although we value your main talents, we might also require your help in other areas. Whether it's sewing those final buttons, adding a touch of paint to our projects, or performing last-minute lighting checks, we all contribute to support one another in wrapping things up before opening night. Together, we ensure that everyone completes their tasks on time!
A summer at Stagedoor will broaden your theatre network, linking you with skilled professionals from across the USA and beyond. This experience will strengthen your resume, enrich your portfolio, and foster your artistic growth in a lively and encouraging atmosphere.
As a Scenic Designer, you'll collaborate closely with directors and production teams to creatively design six exciting shows over the summer, with two shows in repertory each session!
Typical duties include:
- Reading scripts and collaborating with the artistic team to determine the show's needs.
- Present and effectively communicate designs through sketches, 3D software, and model boxes.
- Producing ground plans and technical drawings for the scenic team lead to interpret into workshop drawings for construction.
- Assisting the production staff with building and/or painting the set, based on individual skills.
- Attending production meetings.
- Notifying the scenic team lead of any design changes and requirements for the show.
- Working with stage management as a stage technician during show weekends.
- In larger spaces, you may be expected to assume the crew chief role.
- Capable of working outdoors in diverse conditions
- Additional responsibilities tailored to the individual's skills as per management's request.
Compensation: Monthly pay $1400-1600 (Paid weekly) depending on space and experience. Free Housing and Meals for the duration of the contract. Travel Stipend. Staff Transport from NYC to Camp. Salary negotiable upon experience.