CSF Production Crew Positions

Position: 2026 CSF Production Crew Positions

Job Summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, is hiring multiple Lighting, Sound, Props, Paints, and Carpentry crew positions for the 2026 CSF Season. These temporary positions begin in March 2026 and continue until late July or early August 2026.

About Colorado Shakespeare Festival

For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars. The festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder, celebrating Shakespeare and its continuing influence. Plays are performed in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and Roe Green Theatre, and education programs reach tens of thousands of children each year.

Key Responsibilities Staff Carpenter

• Perform skilled carpentry work using various materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery.
• Assist with the planning, layout, construction, and installation of scenic projects while working closely with the CSF Technical Director and CSF Associate Technical Director(s) to ensure that the scenic elements of the productions are completed with an emphasis on quality and safety.
• Support transitioning the shop space to a tech rehearsal and performance space.
• Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
• Participate in run crew as needed.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Technical Director.

Lighting Technician

• Participate in electrics installation, maintenance, and repair of all lighting equipment. Assist the CSF Lighting Supervisor in engineering all lighting systems.
• Operate the lighting console for all performances or function as deck electrician as assigned.
• Complete standard operating procedures pertaining to stage lighting practice, including dimmer/focus checks, lamps, color, etc.
• Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
• Instruct the run crew in show operation and lighting console operation.
• Install all set / stage lighting equipment and set electrics in consultation with the CSF Lighting Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Collaborate with the audio department to ensure efficient system installation across departmental lines.
• Participate in end-of-season strike and restoration of theatre spaces, return of rental items, and preparation of off-season storage.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Lighting Supervisor.

Audio Engineer / Technician

• Installation, maintenance & repair of equipment, sound reinforcement, including all radios and headset systems (both wired and wireless).
• Work with the CSF Production Manager and/or CSF Sound Supervisor to ensure goals are met within budget and time constraints.
• Operate sound console or function as deck audio technician for all tech rehearsals and performances as assigned.
• Participate in repertory changeovers and provide routine maintenance.
• Participate in end-of-season strike and restoration of theatre spaces, return of rental items, and preparation of off-season storage.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Sound Supervisor.

Scenic Artist

• Assist the CSF Scenic Charge Artist in painting scenic elements in a four-show repertory season.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Scenic Charge Artist.

Props Artisan

• Assist the CSF Props Supervisor in building, modifying, and/or procuring all props in the four-show repertory season.
• Participate in run crew as needed.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Props Supervisor.

Theatrical Stage Technician

• Assist with planning, fabrication, preparation, and installation of theatrical scenery, equipment, and infrastructure in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and the Roe Green Theatre (indoors).
• Serve as swings for the run crew during performances as needed.
• Theatrical Stage Technicians have varied schedules depending on need and availability.
• This position reports directly to the CSF Production Manager.

All Positions Will

• Assist across department lines as designated by the CSF Production Manager.
• Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.

What You Should Know

• These are temporary positions.
• Please include at least 3 references with their contact information on your resume.
• Your cover letter should clearly identify for which position (or positions) you are applying.

Physical Demands

• This positions perform a variety of physical tasks, including but not limited to climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pulling.
• This positions work at height in locations including but not limited to catwalks, grids, ladders, and Genie lifts.
• This positions perform a variety of physical tasks while wearing safety equipment, including a body harness, a hard hat, ear protection, and safety glasses.
• This positions push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 lbs at times on a repetitive basis.
• This positions use manual dexterity in the operation of tools.

Working Conditions And Environment

• This positions work in a variety of environments, including but not limited to…