STAGES St. Louis is looking for Carpenters for our 2026 season. Start and end dates are flexible, generally from March to September.  The Carpenters work closely with each other to build scenery and load in and out shows.

1. Required skills
   1. Ability to read and interpret designers drawings/rendering.
   2. Competent in building scenery in wood, foam, and other scenic materials.
   3. Must be competent and comfortable using power tools including but not limited to circular saws and impact drivers in a safe and secure manor
   4. Can do repairs or alterations as needed.
   5. Assist with any other duties as required by the Technical Director
2. Required duties
   1. Build and participate with carpentry staff in shop and theatre
   2. Participate in load-ins, changeovers, and strikes
   3. Perform any repairs or alterations
3. Required concepts
   1. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
4. Organizational
   1. May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
   2. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
   3. Other duties as assigned

Working conditions may include nights and weekends, and some overtime as needed. Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including the ability to lift and move up to 70lbs. Must be able to safely operate a fly system as well as have knowledge of properly knotting ropes. Wearing and or using personal protective equipment is required. May be required to drive a company cargo van and 26’box truck.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

• Please list the job in the subject line.

STAGES St. Louis is looking for an Assistant Scenic Charge Artist for our 2026 season. Start and end dates are flexible, generally from End -March to September. The Assistant Scenic Charge Artist works closely with the Scenic Charge Artist to supervise the Paint Shop.

1. Required skills
   1. Assist with personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
   2. Confident reading and interpreting renderings and painting samples to create workflows and make staffing assignments.
   3. Previous experience painting drops, and hard scenery is required
2. Required duties
   1. Paint scenic elements as directed by the Scenic Charge Artist.
   2. Confident in painting and texture techniques to recreate the scenic designer’s representation for all scenic units, drops, specialized prop pieces, and the theatre space as required
   3. Assist in supervising daily work schedule of the paint staff in shop
   4. In concert with the Scenic Charge Artist, manage workflow of scenic pieces as per construction schedule
   5. Perform any repairs or alterations
   6. Assist in the supervision and direct (sometimes hands-on) theatre load in
   7. Assist in setup of paint shop and stock supplies
3. Required concepts
   1. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
4. Organizational
   1. Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required when Scenic Charge Artist is unable to attend
   2. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
   3. Other duties as assigned

Working conditions may include nights and weekends, and some overtime as needed. Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including the ability to lift and move up to 50lbsWearing and or using personal protective equipment is required. May be required to drive a company cargo van.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

• Please list the job in the subject line.

STAGES St. Louis is looking for Scenic Artists for our 2026 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, they are generally from April to September. The Scenic Artist works closely with the Paints Staff to prepare and paint scenery.

1. Required skills
   1. Confident reading and interpreting renderings and paint samples to successfully prepare scenery for stage.
   2. Preference given to previous experience painting drops and hard scenery
   3. Experience in various scenic painting techniques is required.
2. Required duties
   1. Paint scenic elements as directed by the Scenic Charge Supervisor
   2. Confident in painting and texture techniques to recreate the scenic designer’s representation for all scenic units, drops, specialized prop pieces, and the theatre space as required
   3. Perform any repairs or alterations
3. Required concepts
   1. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
4. Organizational
   1. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
   2. Other duties as assigned

Working conditions may include nights and weekends, and some overtime as needed. Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including the ability to lift and move up to 50lbs. Wearing and or using personal protective equipment is required. May be required to drive a company cargo van.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

• Please list the job in the subject line.

STAGES St. Louis is looking for Wig Dressers for our 2026 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, they are generally from May to October. The Wig Dressers work closely with the other members of the wardrobe to assist performers with costume wear and change.

1. Required skills
   1. Confident working with wigs, hair, and makeup, working quickly and effectively
   2. Affinity for working with people in close contact in high stress situations
   3. Ability to do minor wig repairs and notes
   4. Able to follow a complex track including many moving pieces
   5. Preference will be given to people with previous experience dressing wigs
2. Required duties
   1. Style wigs and hair under the direction of the Wig Shop Supervisor
   2. Block and touch-up wig styles at the end of each performance
   3. Shampoo and reset wigs as needed by AEA guidelines under supervision of the Wig Artisan
   4. Assist Audio staff with placement of microphones in wig pieces as needed
   5. Attend and assist with designer run, load in, tech rehearsals, and previews
   6. Assist in the setup, maintenance, and tear down all dressing rooms.
   7. Collaborate with Wardrobe Supervisor on all quick changes
   8. Perform any repairs or alterations
   9. Assist in the strike and storage of each production
3. Required concepts
   1. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
4. Organizational
   1. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
   2. Other duties as assigned

Working conditions can include long days, nights and weekends, and some overtime. The noise levels will vary from very quiet to the sound of large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including the ability to lift 50lbs. Will be required to travel locally on a regular basis and may include driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

• Please list the job in the subject line.

1. Required skills
   1. Knowledge of audio and video equipment and practices to implement the Sound Designer’s plans
   2. Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating.
   3. Experienced in monitoring and tracking budget spending.
   4. Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots to create workflows and make staffing assignments
   5. Experience with Digico SD9, Aviom personal mixers, and L’Acoustics PA and typical musical theatre audio and video needs is required.
2. Required duties
   1. Attend Production Meetings and other meetings.
   2. Fulfill the audio and video needs for the Music department.
   3. Coordinate interdepartmental needs on behalf of the Sound department.
   4. Supervise and create daily work schedule for the audio staff.
   5. In concert with other departments, direct workflow as per tech schedule.
   6. Perform any repairs or maintenance on audio equipment.
   7. Supervise and direct theatre load in.
   8. Set up audio shop and stock supplies.
3. Required concepts
   1. Project management including time, labor, and materials estimation.
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects.
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety.
4. Organizational
   1. May be required to participate on show crew if needed.
   2. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types.
   3. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook.
   4. Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
• Please list the job in the subject line.

STAGES St. Louis is looking for an Electrician/Spotlight Operator for our 2026 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, they are generally from April to October.

1. Required skills
   1. Solid understanding of electrical systems
   2. Comfortable working at heights.
   3. Experience with ETC systems, consoles and fixtures.
   4. Familiar with the operation and maintenance of consoles and lighting fixtures, including incandescent, LED, Follow Spots and moving lights.
   5. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and mechanical issues.
   6. Precision in executing the directions of the Electrics Supervisor.
2. Required duties
   1. Run the spotlight during all technical rehearsals, performances, photo calls, and work calls.
   2. Participate in hang, circuit, dimmer patch, focus and/or strike of lighting instruments for each production.
   3. Assist with pre-season prep, load-in, changeovers and season strike.
   4. Perform duties as assigned by the Electrics Supervisor or Assistant Electrics Supervisor.
   5. Assist with carpentry projects relating to electrified scenery as needed.
3. Required concepts
   1. Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types.
   2. Attention to detail in all aspects.
   3. Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety.
4. Organizational
   1. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook.
   2. Other duties as assigned.

Working conditions may include nights and weekends, and some overtime as needed. Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including the ability to lift and move up to 50lbs. Wearing and or using personal protective equipment is required. May be required to drive a company cargo van and 26’box truck.

To Apply:

• Send resume with references and cover letter in PDF format to STAGES St. Louis jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

• Please list the job in the subject line.