Scenic Artist
Stagedoor Manor is seeking Scenic Artists 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.
In this role, the Scenic Artist will be reporting to the Paint Team Lead and will have the exciting opportunity to work on multiple shows each session. It's important to have a solid understanding of scenic paint and finishing techniques, as well as a knack for problem solving. You'll be thriving in a fast-paced work environment, so readiness is key. Plus, you'll get to embrace both indoor and outdoor settings in various conditions, which adds a bit of fun to the job!
Typical duties include:
- Able to paint from set renderings and models
- Maintain the organization of paint storage areas and stock paints
- Communicate with the Paint Team Lead and others to complete the task on hand
- Assist as House Managers/Ushers during show weekend
- Assist with changeovers and strike
- Work with the Assistant Production Manager to achieve the best results for your team
- Other duties within the individual skill set, as requested by management
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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.