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American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
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Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
(Map)
Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
APT is a classical summer theatre company, situated in rural Wisconsin, with an annual operating budget of $6 million that draws an audience in excess of 110,000 each year. It performs in a beautiful 1088-seat outdoor theater and in a 201-seat indoor theater. The company has enjoyed steady growth, striking artistic success, remarkable financial stability and increasing national recognition in recent years, with the Wall Street Journal's arts critic Terry Teachout calling APT "the best classical theater company in America."
APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Position: Scenic Carpenter
Reports to: Technical Director
Status: Seasonal, Salaried
Dates: March 30, 2026 – June 26, 2026 (date range negotiable)
Salary Range: $714.00 per week, plus housing provided by APT
American Players Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the position of Scenic Carpenter.
JOB DESCRIPTION / DUTIES: Assist in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of scenic elements for the 2026 Season. Provide carpentry assistance for stage repair as directed by the Technical Director. Some changeover assistance and production facility construction/ repair work possible. Attend all work calls as directed by the Technical Director. Other duties as assigned by APT’s Technical Director.
Work hours average 45 hours per week between a climate-controlled scene shop, our indoor stage, and our outdoor stage. Carpenter candidates should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ideally, they would have the ability to lift and move materials up to 75 pounds in weight independently. It is also preferred that they have skill in MIG Welding.
Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references to Laura Arnold at productionjobs@americanplayers.org. Please include “Carpenter” in the subject line.
APT is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our hiring process as well as in all areas of our work. We strongly encourage Women, People of Color, LGBTQ+ and other candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field to apply.
All front of house positions are currently filled.
For more information about Acting Apprentice Auditions for the 2025 season, please click here.