Hello all, thank you for another great in BOLD. Please fill out this report form by Friday July 18, 2025. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write to Mandi Benjamin, HGB Artistic Associate at mbenjamin@northernstage.org.

Hello adVenturers! Please help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the BOLD Ventures grant at your theater by submitting this form within 60 days of your project's public showing or by July 1, 2025.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at cdunne@northernstage.org.

Thank you for considering registering for Education Programs at Northern Stage.

  - To qualify for Sliding Scale, please fill out the form below to take advantage of our tuition support.
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  Applications may be submitted through this Submittable form, postal mail, or email:

  Mail:
  Northern Stage
  Attn: Sam Empey
  76 Gates Street
  White River Junction, VT 05001

  Email:
  sempey@northernstage,org

  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Assistant Director of Education, Sam Empey, at sempey@northernstage.org.

BOLD Ventures is a program funded by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to offer grants to artists to develop new and innovative work for the American theater. Proposals for grants will be accepted beginning January 21 2025. Deadline for applications is March 15 unless otherwise notified. 

NOTE:  THIS COMING SEASON, ALL VENTURES PROPOSALS MUST BE IN COLLABORATION WITH ANOTHER WOMEN+ THEATER OR LEADER.  Let's all work for Ventures to have greater impact for visionary leaders through collaboration.  We look forward to seeing your collaborative adVentures!

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Scenic Artist/Carpenter to join the full-time staff. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Technical Director and works closely with the Props Manager and other production department heads to help execute all elements of scenic fabrication and paint treatment. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build scenery according to technical drawings as directed by the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director.
• Complete any scenic notes as necessary during the run of a show.
• Keep the Scene Shop and associated work areas clean and safe. Maintain tools and equipment as necessary for the Scene Shop.
• Assist with changeover between productions, primarily focused on scenery, but helping additional departments as necessary.
• Serve as a Deck Carpenter on run crews of shows as needed based on the scale of production.
• Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
• Support other production departments as needed.

Qualifications:

• One year of experience in professional shops. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered. 
• Knowledge of theatrical scenic building techniques.
• Ability to read construction drawings and paint elevations. Experience with AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite.
• Excellent communication and organization skills. Experience managing and adhering to budgets.
• Working knowledge of theatrical safety conventions, OSHA regulations, rigging, and fire codes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Rigging, welding, and steel fabrication experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a box truck.
• Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.
• Ability to safely lift 75 lbs.
• BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.

Job Type: Full time, with some nights and weekends required 

Contract Dates: ASAP through 6/5/2026, with possibility of renewal

Compensation: $44,000 annually. Paid bi-weekly (overtime exempt)

Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, with vision and accident as an optional add-on with an employee contribution. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following hiring before benefits become active (excepting the 403(b) program, which is active immediately).

PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off according to our PTO policy, which includes 12 vacation days annually, personal days, sick leave, and parental leave.

Housing: Subsidized housing is available for lease through Northern Stage. 

How to apply: Submit the following materials to Production Manager Josh Davis:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Portfolio, if available

Northern Stage accepts application materials via Submittable.

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org.

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks a painter/scenic artist for our upcoming 2025-26 season. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Technical Director.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute all paint techniques needed for in-house built scenery including carving, faux finishes, texturing, and drop painting. Do any touch ups and notes necessary for outsourced scenery during the load-in and tech process.
• Executes scenic and paint related notes through the run of productions.
• Keep the Paint Shop and associated work areas clean and safe. Maintain tools and equipment necessary for the Paint Shop.
• Color match and provide samples for scenic designers as requested.
• Assist with load-in primarily focused on paints but helping additional departments as necessary.
• Attend scheduled production and staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• One year of experience in professional shops. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered. 
• Knowledge of theatrical scenic painting, surface treatments, and building techniques.
• Ability to read construction drawings and paint elevations. 
• Proficiency in color matching, carving, faux finishes, texturing, marbling, and wood graining.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
• Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.
• Ability to safely lift 75 lbs.
• BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.

Job Type: Full time, with some nights and weekends required 

Contract Dates: 8/18/25-5/26/26

Compensation: $850 per week, paid bi-weekly (overtime exempt)

Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, with vision and accident as an optional add-on with an employee contribution. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following hiring before benefits become active (excepting the 403(b) program, which is active immediately).

PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off according to our PTO policy, which includes 12 vacation days annually, personal days, sick leave, and parental leave.

Housing: Subsidized housing is available for lease through Northern Stage. 

How to apply: Submit the following materials to Production Manager Josh Davis:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Portfolio, if available

Northern Stage accepts application materials via Submittable.
 

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org.

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Props Assistant/Carpenter  to join the full-time staff. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Props Manager, Technical Director, and Production Manager, and works closely with Scenic Designers, Directors, and other production departments in the acquisition and construction of all hand props, furniture, and set dressing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the daily operations within the Prop Shop including build, load in, and strike of all props for each production.
• Attend scheduled production and staff meetings.
• Coordinate with Props Manager and Stage Management to provide and maintain rehearsal props.
• Attend all tech and preview rehearsals as needed as a representative of the Props Department. 
• Maintain properties stock/inventories and work with Props Manager to fulfill rentals and loans to outside entities.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the Prop Shop and storage spaces.
• Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
• Assist on run crews of large productions as required.
• Support other production departments as needed.
   

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite. Experience with CAD, Vectorworks, and/or Photoshop is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of theatrical safety conventions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
• Skill in various technical and artistic disciplines, with strong knowledge of history as it pertains to props. Skills in upholstering and welding are a plus. 
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a box truck.
• Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.
• Ability to safely lift 60 lbs.
• BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.
   

Job Type: Full time, with some nights and weekends required 

Contract Dates: 8/18/2025-5/26/2026

Compensation: $846/week. Paid bi-weekly (overtime exempt)

Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, with vision and accident as an optional add-on with an employee contribution. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following hiring before benefits become active (excepting the 403(b) program, which is active immediately).

PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off according to our PTO policy, which includes 12 vacation days annually, personal days, sick leave, and parental leave.

Housing: Subsidized housing is available for lease through Northern Stage. 

How to apply: Submit the following materials to Production Manager Josh Davis:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Portfolio, if available

Northern Stage accepts application materials via Submittable.
 

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org.