Join us this summer as part of the Mamma Mia! production team!
Carpenter: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking a SCENIC CARPENTER for MAMMA MIA to assist professional team and students in constructing all scenic elements necessary for production, including furniture and scenery.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre with an emphasis in scenic construction, preferred, with 1 to 2 years related experience. High skill level in all aspects of scenic construction and stagecraft, including, advanced carpentry skills, welding, and rigging experience, preferred. As an educational theatrical production, must possess the ability to work and teach youth.
Contract: On-site, full time from May 19 to July 22, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $17 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with CARPENTER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre with an emphasis in scenic construction, preferred, with 1 to 2 years related experience. High skill level in all aspects of scenic construction and stagecraft, including, advanced carpentry skills, welding, and rigging experience, preferred. As an educational theatrical production, must possess the ability to work and teach youth.
Contract: On-site, full time from May 13 to July 16, 2024; 2 positions available: On-site, full-time from May 13 to July 16, 2024 – start date negotiable, depending upon availability. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $17 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with CARPENTER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.
Costume Cutter/Draper: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking Costume Cutter/Draper for MAMMA MIA. Responsible for drafting, cutting, and construction of costumes, accessories, and craft pieces. Assist with fittings. Make alterations to costumes. Conduct training/orientations to others on the costume team consisting of costuming professionals and students. Assist in organizing costume shop materials and supplies.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre with an emphasis in costuming. Minimum of 2 years of experience in costume construction. Proficient in flat patterning and draping. As an educational theatrical production, must possess the ability to work and teach youth.
Contract: On-site, full-time from May 27 to July 22, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $21 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with CUTTER/DRAPER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Hair & Make-Up Designer/Director: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGNER/DIRECTOR for MAMMA MIA directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and artistic director for Trollwood. Collaborate with the Director, prepare written research and renderings outlining a vision for the hair and makeup elements of the production. Create and implement all aspects of hair and makeup design. Lead team of students through build and production process all the way through strike.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre, minimum 2 years-experience in similar position. Expertise in developing hair and makeup concepts for musical theatre and ability to lead a team in producing the artistic vision of the show. Highly proficient in hair and makeup techniques. Candidate must possess ability to teach youth and work outdoors.
Contract: On-site, full time from June 2 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $11,280; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER/DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is both indoor and outdoor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Some portions of this position work outdoors in varying weather conditions including temperature, wind speeds, and moisture.
Lighting Director: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking Lighting Director for MAMMA MIA who will execute lighting design, overseeing setup, hang and focus. Seeking candidate with high-level technical experience, circuiting and focusing theatrical lighting instruments. Must possess high operational knowledge and experience of moving lights, LED lights, DMX controllers and dimmers, and ETC light boards. As an educational theatrical production, the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth. Will oversee lighting crew during rehearsals, performances, and strike.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre with emphasis in lighting, minimum 2 years-experience in similar position. Supervises professional team of 2-3 professionals in addition to student crews and volunteers.
Contract: Approximately 40 hours off-site remote work. On-site, full time from June 4 – August 7. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $11,731 for the duration of the contract; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with LIGHTING DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.
Lighting Technician: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking Lighting Technician for MAMMA MIA to assist the lighting director in executing lighting design, setup, hang and focus. Supervise the daily organization and cleanup of all lighting spaces and equipment. Assist in overseeing the lighting related elements of the production during all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Responsible for strike duties related to the lighting department.
Preferred Qualifications: Seeking candidate with technical experience, circuiting and focusing theatrical lighting instruments. Must possess operational knowledge and experience of moving lights, LED lights, DMX controllers and dimmers, and ETC light boards. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth. Supervise the daily organization and cleanup of all lighting spaces and equipment. Assist in overseeing the lighting related elements of the production during all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Responsible for strike duties related to the lighting department.
Contract: On-site, full time from June 4 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $17 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with LIGHTING TECHNICIAN in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.
Master Carpenter: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking a Master Carpenter for our summer production of MAMMA MIA. Assist in leading the construction team, ensuring the creation of all scenic elements necessary for the production, including furniture and scenery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in technical theatre with an emphasis in scenic construction, highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience in scenic construction and stagecraft.
- High level of skill in scenic construction techniques and practices, including proficiency in welding and rigging.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Experience in an educational theatrical production and the ability to work and teach youth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in leading the construction and installation of scenic elements under the guidance of the ATD/Shop Foreman and Technical Director.
- Collaborate closely with the scenic team to ensure all scenic constructions are completed on time, within budget, and meet safety standards.
- Teach and mentor students involved in the technical aspects of theatre production.
Contract Details:
- Position Type: On-site, full time from May 19 to July 22, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Compensation:
- Salary: $20 per hour; includes travel stipend and housing.
Application Process:
- To apply, send a cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to the Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with “MASTER CARPENTER” in the subject line.
Website:
- Visit www.trollwood.org for more information about our programs and this opportunity.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.
Master Electrician: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking Master Electrician for MAMMA MIA to assist in planning and scheduling the completion of the light plot hang, circuit, and focus. Manage, maintain, and organize light shop supplies and equipment. Manage and organize all rental material and equipment. Supervise the repair and maintenance of any equipment necessary. Participates on lighting team during rehearsals, performances, and strike.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidate must possess high-level operational knowledge and experience with moving lights, LEDs, DMX controllers and ETC ION light board, as well as expertise with hang, focus and circuiting of conventional fixtures. Strong communication skills and ability to complete projects safely and on time. This is an educational theatrical production, and the candidate must possess the ability to teach youth, as well as an ability to impart technical knowledge to students.
Contract: On-site, full time from June 4 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $21 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with MASTER ELECTRICIAN in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position often works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions that change often.
Props Designer: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking Props Designer for Mamma Mia to plan, design, create, and gather props for production. Gather and provide props needed for rehearsals in a timely manner. Working with director and scenic designer, create and execute a set dressing plan. Create adequate backstage storage locations and an overnight storage plan to keep props safe and secure.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years-experience in props design and management. Satisfactory portfolio of work displaying proficiency, high quality, and attention to detail, along with a wide range of technique and experience in props creation.
Contract: On-site, full time from June 4 to July 22, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $7,896; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with PROPS DESIGNER in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to work on ladders, man lifts, boom lifts, and at heights of up to 50 feet. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position works outdoors in a variety of changing weather conditions.
Sound Designer/Audio Director: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Seeking a Sound Designer/Audio Director for MAMMA MIA. Duties include researching and planning production sound needs, designing and installing a sound system to meet needs of show. Oversee professional assistant, in addition to student technicians. Train students on the operation of sound equipment to run the show. Supervise all rehearsals and performances of the production to ensure the highest possible quality of all audio elements. Oversee strike of sound department.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sound for theatrical productions. Extensive experience working with and operating wireless microphones, digital sound boards, intercom networks, video networks, and power distribution systems. Experience working/teaching youth to impart technical knowledge in the area of sound.
Contract: On-site, full time from June 4 to August 7, 2025. Not affiliated with any unions.
Salary: $1,128 per week (9.4 week for a total of $10,603); travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with SOUND DESIGNER/AUDIO DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally work at a height of up to 50 feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is both indoor and outdoor, but primarily outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position works outdoors in a variety of changing weather conditions.
Stitcher/Wardrobe: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Collaborate with professionals throughout the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high-quality musical production in outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking both Stitcher/Wardrobe crew for MAMMA MIA to construct all costumes for production. Serve on the wardrobe crew throughout rehearsals and performances, assisting with quick changes, and making sure costume quality is maintained throughout production run. Assist with costume strike.
Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate level theatrical education, or 1-2 years related field experience, preferred. Experience working on costume elements of a theatrical production. High skill level in hand sewing and machine sewing. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and volunteers; exhibit patience when interacting with students.
Contract: On-site, full time. Dates: June 5 to August 7, 2025.
Salary: $17 per hour; travel stipend, housing provided.
To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with STITCHER/WARDROBE in the subject line. www.trollwood.org
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle visual analysis and complete visual creation assignments as related to essential job functions listed above, to effectively represent Trollwood.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, walk and stand. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The work environment is both indoor and outdoor. The wardrobe position works primarily outdoors in a variety of changing weather conditions.
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