Deck Crew / PROPS RUNNER 

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Deck Crew for our 2025 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment vary per position between April and November 2025.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Stage crew experience is required and various other production skills are encouraged. 

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to)…

  • Maintain and manage props post-opening night, communicating with props team & scene shop regarding ongoing repairs and maintenance

  • Run each performance (8-9 shows/week) 

  • Strike and set props on stage

  • Facilitate scene changes and prop handoffs for each production

  • Operate flying scenery

  • Assist Head Stage Carpenter with repairs or adjustments during the performance or between acts

  • Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew

  • Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary 

  • Assist with various crew/shop calls as necessary

  • Additional hours running events and Arts Academy Shows

  • Must be comfortable working at heights and able to lift and carry 50 lbs

  • Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel in execution of duties as assigned

  • Job requires ability to lift, carry, move necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions

  • Unconventional hours may be required

Position is a W2, $19 /hr plus overtime and housing

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

Ogunquit Playhouse will now be offering Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.

Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2025 PROPS RUNNER in the subject line.