Scenic Artist Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Scenic Artist (Full-time) 

Organizational Overview: 

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre 
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high-quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:

The Scenic Artist is a skilled theatre professional, knowledgeable in all aspects of scenic art. The Scenic Artist works with the TD/Scenic Charge Artist to visually recreate the scenic designer’s vision through paint and surface treatments to the scenery of the four MainStage productions per season, Academy and TCT on Tour shows.

The Scenic Artist is self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight. The Scenic Artist can read and interpret paint elevations, and is knowledgeable in art techniques as they relate to scenic art.

The Scenic Artist is willing to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company. The Scenic Artist reports directly to the Scenic Charge Artist and works closely with all shop team members.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to understand the vision and needs of the production
• Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to create artistic techniques and samples
• Track supplies while keeping the shop well organized and clean
• Paint all TCT productions including Mainstage, Academy and TCT on Tour with the help of the TD/Scenic Charge Artist and over hire as needed
• Assist as needed with truck pack, load-in, load-out and strike of all sets
• Inform TD/Scenic Charge Artist of broken equipment and tools
• Touch up Main Stage shows with union crew at the Taft Theatre
• Assist in creating a “touch-up” kit and touching up the scenery as necessary on location
• Assist with any needs for STAR Programs, TCT on Tour, Workshops, & lobby displays
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the ShowTime Theatre at Red Bank facility.
• Provide support during special events on an as needed basis
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum and Ideal Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent in theatre or art, or 4 years scenic painting experience
• Knowledge of scenic painting techniques, including faux finishes, cartooning, texturing, aging, working with fabrics and foam carving.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs, safely climb stairs, ladders, and use aerial work platforms or manlifts
• Knowledge and experience with scenic sprayers including P50, Hudson, Preval, and Pneumatic
• Able to read and interpret paint elevations
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and safely
• Positive, problem-solving attitude
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license, experience operating box trucks is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary Range: $36,000-$41,000
• Ideal Start Date: 7/5/2023
• Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
• 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
• Generous PTO based on years of service.
• Generous paid holiday schedule

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.

Please submit materials and any references by Friday June 23, 2023 to Director of Production, Dani.Lobello@tctcincinnati.com.

Subject Line: Scenic Artist 2023