skills to fit your production needs

Scenic Carpentry and Set Construction

  • Scenic construction from technical drawings, ground plans, and elevations

  • Framing, platforms, flats (hard/soft), stairs, and stage decking

  • Installation, and strike of scenic elements

  • Experience with theatrical materials: lauan, muslin, foam, MDF, steel, and plastics

  • Structural problem-solving for temporary and modular builds

  • Knowledge of stage hardware, fasteners, and theatrical construction methods

Technical and Fabrication Skills

  • Woodworking: joinery, cabinetry basics, precision cutting, and assembly

  • CNC routing and digital fabrication workflows

  • Laser cutting and engraving 

  • Upholstery and soft goods (sewing, fabric installation, draping)

Personalized Art Consultations

  • Scenic painting techniques (texturing, faux finishes, aging/distressing)

  • Prop and set dressing fabrication

  • Ability to interpret and execute designer intent

  • Collaboration with Technical Director, designers, and production teams

Shop and Production Operations

  • Shop organization, tool maintenance, and safety compliance

  • Inventory tracking and material sourcing

  • Experience working on tight production schedules and deadlines

  • Workflow planning and build scheduling support

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Volunteer supervision and task delegation

  • Clear communication across departments (design, direction, crew)

  • Adaptability in fast-paced, changing production environments

  • Strong accountability and follow-through

Theatre Costuming and Wardrobe

  • Construction of costumes from patterns, mockups, and designer renderings

  • Garment assembly, alterations, and repairs for performance use

  • Quick-change solutions and backstage wardrobe support

  • Experience working under production deadlines and tech week demands

  • Knowledge of costume durability, movement, and actor comfort

Sewing and Garment Construction

  • Machine and hand sewing (industrial and domestic machines)

  • Pattern reading, draping, and basic pattern drafting

  • Alterations: hemming, tailoring, resizing, and adjustments

  • Fabric cutting, fitting, and finishing techniques

  • Closures: zippers, snaps, hooks, elastic, and specialty fastenings

Costume Crafts and Fabrication

  • Dyeing, distressing, and fabric aging techniques

  • Accessories, and costume detailing

  • Working with non-traditional materials (foam, thermoplastics, found materials)

  • Embellishment: appliqué, trim application, and decorative finishes

  • Beading, and embroidery

GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • Scalable designs

  • Vector imaging

  • Laser engraving / CNC files

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Logo design

  • Typography and layout

  • Mac and PC proficient

  • CMYK/RGB color management

  • File preparation

Additional Skills

  • Soldering

  • Crochet

  • Beading and jewelry making

  • Stained glass (copper foil and lead)

  • Mosaic

  • Paper Maché

  • Paraprofessional

  • Mac and PC proficient

  • Office administration

  • Conflict Resolution