Assistant Props Manager
Phoenix Theatre Company
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Posted on: June 10, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
The Assistant Properties Manager works closely with the Properties Manager, the Properties Artisan, the Properties Apprentice(s), and all production staff to help create the artistic vision for the property needs of each production at The Phoenix Theatre Company. The Assistant Properties Manager is involved in purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, and helping to oversee any props needed for each production and maintaining them throughout a show run. The Assistant Properties Manager also works to manage the physical appearance of the scenery with set dressing requirements. Working closely with the stage management team, the assistant properties manager helps to acquire rehearsal props as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Designs/pulls/shops/creates the necessary properties design elements to convey the director’s artistic vision for each production
When required, attends meetings and rehearsals including – Conceptual Design meetings, Production meetings, Designer Run-Thru rehearsals, Technical rehearsals, Dress rehearsals, note sessions, and Preview performances.
Along with the Properties Manager, communicates and coordinates with Director, Production Stage Manager, and Scenic Designer to ensure that all design requirements are completed within the Production schedule’s deadlines.
Helps ensure all prop items are completed on time
Helps draft props as necessary
Helps acquire all materials needed to fulfill the show’s needs and the design team’s vision; this includes but is not limited to: shopping for materials (lumber, fabrics, paints, etc.), borrowing or renting pieces from other theatres or retailers.
Maintains props shop supplies and helps with props rentals
Maintains all prop storage areas including hand prop storage, and items stored in the warehouse
Helps set schedules for properties apprentices and train them in the use of tools and materials
Tracks budgets accordingly.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to the Properties Manager
Reports to the Director of Production
Manages the Properties Artisan and volunteer Apprentice(s)
Manages the Prop Department over-hire employees
Works in collaboration with production’s Director, Stage Management, Costume Shop and Scene Shop, Lighting and Sound shops, as well as all other designers involved in the production.
Minimum Qualifications
A degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience in regional and/or professional theatre or equivalent industries
Artistic vision, creativity, and understanding of theatre
Knowledge of time periods, styles, and design
Carpentry skills desired
Welding skills desired
Ability to work in numerous different mediums i.e. sewing, building, welding, carpentry, electrical wiring, crafts, etc.
Physical / Mental Demands & Working Conditions
Weekends and evenings may be required due to the nature of the theatre’s performance schedule.
General theatre, scene shop and prop shop work environment
Heavy lifting to move furniture and props
Working from heights
Compensation/Start Date
$40,000-$44,000 annually (BOE)
Desired start date: Early Aug. 2025
Benefits
401(k)
Heath insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Parental leave
Sabbatical program
Extra Benefits
Qualifying Employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Vacation and Personal Days
Generous supply of complimentary tickets to live theatrical productions at The Phoenix Theatre Company
Discounts at our in-house bar and bistro
Free Parking for Employees
To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Karla Frederick the Director of Production at [email protected]
To learn more about The Phoenix Theatre Company please visit our website at www.phoenixtheatre.com
Application Deadline:
Aug. 31, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Arizona,
Phoenix
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