Props Master - Theatre Aspen

The Props Master will be responsible for creating, sourcing, and building properties for Theatre Aspen?s repertory summer season?s productions. Working with directors, scenic designers, stage management, and the production department to create and embody the desired production vision of Theatre Aspen?s main stage, The Hurst Theatre.Responsibilities:?Attends all pre-production meetings, production meetings, designer runs, tech rehearsals, and openings.?Design, create, rent, and/or build all props and set dressing (as needed) for Theatre Aspen?s summer repertory season, including prop painting. Extensive knowledge of power tools, hand tools, painting, and detailed oriented work required.?Involved with properties special effects. Building, safety, and execution of props.?Maintains all prop rental contracts, receipts and manages a properties budget. Monthly budget updates must be reported tat the end of each month through the contract.?Work with and accept direction from Set Designer(s), Production Managers, Stage Management, and each production director.?Coordinate load-in/load-out of all props and set dressing. ?Will have all props, or approved substitute props ready first day of rehearsal, as needed by production directors.?The Props Masters shall fix, maintain and alter props as needed for the duration of the Theatre Aspen?s summer repertory season, until contract is over.?Before contract is over, The Props Master will supply a repair/touch-up kit for each summer production.?Attend rehearsals, as required to complete work and prepare/supply prop needs at said rehearsals in coordination with the Stage and Production Management.?Arrange for all sourced props to be returned to specified recipient and track shipping when applicable. For purchased props, update TA prop inventory, along with returning any Theatre Aspen owned props.Terms of employment: ?June 1-July 20?Salary is commensurate with experience?Housing provided ?Round trip travel stipend