Career Opportunities

To Apply:  Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@penobscottheatre.org

Organizational Overview

Penobscot Theatre Company is a non-profit regional professional theatre company in Bangor, Maine. Our mission is to create extraordinary theatrical experiences that engage and inspire our community, fostering a better quality of life in the heart of Maine. Having earned a reputation for excellence and innovation over 51 years, the company seeks to broaden its impact as the region’s cultural cornerstone – an engine of creativity, intellectual stimulation, and economic growth. Each season PTC produces 6 to 8 professional productions and 3 to 4 youth productions. By creating distinctive live theatre performances and programs that fully engage the heart and mind, we will continue to fuel the imagination of our audience, cultivate connections and understanding, and deeply enrich our community.  For more information about our work, please visit our website at www.penobscottheatre.org.

Position Overview:
In direct collaboration with the Costume Department Manager/Resident Costume Designer, the position is focused on design and implementation of design.  Apprentice is expected to assist with the build, sourcing, and execution of the costuming for PTC Mainstage Productions. Apprentice will also take a lead role in the Dramatic Academy, Penobscot Theatre Company’s youth education program, as the Costume Designer for fully realized youth productions. These productions are staged in collaboration with mainstage programming.  Apprentice may serve as a design assistant on a PTC Mainstage production.  Additional responsibilities and specific work schedule to be established between the Production Manager and Costume Department Manager upon assessment of candidate’s individual skills and interests. Opportunity to extend contract through the Summer Season may be available.

Responsibilities

• Daily Employment in Costume Shop
• Stitching, patterning, pulling, sorting, shopping, and restocking among other duties
• Assist the Costume Department Manager with daily shop tasks, including receipt tracking and maintaining run paperwork.
• Assist the Designer in tech
• Note taking, problem solving, material gathering, and being a representative for the department
• Run up to two productions as wardrobe supervisor.
• Working in association with the Wardrobe Supervisor on other to maintain show laundry.
• This position is the backup for our Wardrobe Crew should a show ever need a substitute for the Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Manage inventory culling stock as needed/ helping restock
• Costume Designer for Dramatic Academy Productions

Qualifications and Skills 

• Prior experience in a professional costume shop environment.
• Fluency in the terminology of the trade
• Skill, precision, and craftsmanship in garment construction/alteration with both hand and machine
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask without compromising safety and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adept skills of organization and follow-through
• Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency

• Ability to communicate clearly when giving directions or interacting with staff, visiting artists, volunteers, students, and other apprentices

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

• Ability to lift at least 30lbs
• Climbing Stairs is required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a car is a requirement for the position (due to the physical distance between the costume shop and the theater, as well as errands that are frequently part of the daily responsibilities)  

Staff and Reporting Relationships
The Costume Shop Apprentice reports to the Costume Department Manager, the Production Manager and Artistic Director. 

Company Values:

The successful candidate will exhibit an unwavering commitment to the company’s values:  

Creativity. We are a destination for imagination, and we support the creative process by encouraging  thoughtful risk-taking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving and story-telling.  

Honesty. We tell the truth through our art and in every personal interaction.  

Respect. We demonstrate respect for ourselves, for others, and for the work we do by acting ethically; welcoming difference; showing appreciation for the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of others; and engaging in open exchange about ideas and decisions. 

Responsibility. We acknowledge the context and consider the consequences of our actions, serving as thoughtful stewards of our resources and holding ourselves accountable.  

Fairness. We balance conflicting interests and exercise impartiality, objectivity, and equity in our  interpersonal relationships, treating others as we would like to be treated. 

Compassion. We act with sensitivity to the feelings of others and seek to promote empathy and  understanding through our work.  

Greatness. We strive continuously to improve, aspiring to the highest standards  and contributing actively to a culture of excellence.  

Compensation and Benefits
This position starts mid August of 2025 and runs through Mid July of 2026. This position is a full-time, salaried position defined at $586/week and 40 work hours per week. The position is eligible for overtime if weekly work is beyond 40 hours. The position will alert their supervisor when hours worked are likely to go beyond 40 hours. This position is eligible for company housing, including a private bedroom with shared living spaces and bathroom. This position is eligible for employee benefit plans including health, with options for vision and dental add-on plans. The personnel policies of Penobscot Theatre Company will govern said apprentice position; please note that these policies alone do not establish a contract of employment with any employee. 

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the  essential functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with  disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the discretion to add or change the  duties of the position at any time. A more complete explanation of Penobscot Theatre Company personnel procedures is described in the Staff Handbook.

To Apply:  Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@penobscottheatre.org

Organizational Overview
Penobscot Theatre Company is a nonprofit regional professional theatre company in Bangor, Maine. Our
mission is to produce high-quality, professional theatre works and programs that inspire the imagination
and cultivate a lifelong passion for the theatrical art form in the heart of Maine and beyond. Having
earned a reputation for excellence and innovation for over 50 years, the company seeks to broaden its
impact as the region’s cultural cornerstone – an engine of creativity, intellectual stimulation, economic
growth, and fun. By creating distinctive live theatre performances and programs that fully engage the
heart and mind, we will continue to fuel the imagination of our audience, cultivate connections and
understanding, and deeply enrich our community.
For more information about our work, please visit our website at www.penobscottheatre.org.
Position Overview
The Lighting/ Sound Supervisor is responsible for communicating clearly with both the sound and
lighting designers for each of the theater’s productions. From there they are responsible for
implementing the overhead lighting plot, maintaining the FOH rep plot and rep sound plot. This involves
overseeing the preparation of and hanging of the over stage lighting plot, maintenance to the FOH rep
plot, connection, focusing, and maintenance of stage lighting fixtures for each show. For sound they are
expected to also communicate with the sound designer, maintain equipment, implement sound specials
as needed and mix shows and run the console for the length of the production. This position is full time,
year-round. Daily employment primarily is on-site at the Bangor Opera House.
Responsibilities
● Interpret the materials supplied by the designers and determine the most efficient way
to hang the lighting plot/sound plot as is appropriate.
● Hang Lighting and Sound plots as needed.
● Communicating with Production Manager and Sound/ Lighting Designers as needed
● Problem solve and creatively engage with possible ways to implement desired lighting
and sound effects.
● Participate in production load-ins and strikes
● Schedules/space use to be coordinated with the Technical DIrector
● Maintain the theatrical lighting and sound inventory. Oversee the repair/maintenance of
lighting fixtures, cables, effects, power distribution, dimmers, networking and control consoles
● Help set up projectors/ projector plot when applicable.
● Maintain cleanliness and order in all storage locations

● Adherence to fire and other safety codes when applicable
● Run light focus with the designer
● Assist in planning, research, and engineering of practicals, special effects, and special projects
● Patch instruments as per the lighting paperwork, insuring everything to be in working order
prior to the beginning of tech
● Maintain FOH rep plot and build “house looks” for Auxiliary events as needed.
● Keep accurate and tidy paperwork
● Maintain lighting and sound budgets, under the supervision of the Production Manager
● Organization and purchasing of all electrical consumables and assistance with other production
purchasing, pick-up, and delivery as needed
● Training of light board and spotlight operators
● Operate sound board for shows and aux events as needed
● Make recommendations for upgrades, providing research and quotes when necessary
● Participate in all scheduled production meetings and full staff meetings as scheduled
● Assist in facility lighting repair in partnership with the Production Manager
● Assist with carpentry and facilities around production work.
● Check and maintain the hearing loop system for each production.
● Design work opportunities are possible.

Desired Skills and Knowledge
● Thorough understanding of the electrical safety
● An understanding of and flexible/creative use of theatrical tech systems (lighting, sound, stage
curtains, etc)
● Proficiency with ETC systems, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, QLab, QLab Video, and Isadora
● Basic knowledge of A/V equipment and systems
● Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and shift swiftly between tasks
without compromising safety and quality
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency
● Manual dexterity and coordination to operate lighting equipment
● Ability to concentrate on complex and fine details with frequent interruption
● Ability to multitask and work well under pressure; meet deadlines
● Must be able to lift 50 lbs
● Must be comfortable working on various ladders/ at height
● Must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills; a positive attitude is essential
● Valid US driver’s license
● Sound or lighting design experience is a bonus
Staff and Reporting Relationships
The Lighting/Sound Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and works in close collaboration

with visiting designers as well as all members of the production team.
You’ll be a great fit if:
● You have a passion and enthusiasm for theatre, arts, and arts education
● You are a critical thinker with an ability to problem solve
● You thrive in collaborative environments
● You are comfortable with managing multiple projects
● You stay calm under pressure
● You are self-directed and eager to learn new things
● You are a champion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion values.

Company Values:
The successful candidate will exhibit an unwavering commitment to the company’s values:
Creativity. We are a destination for imagination, and we support the creative process by
encouraging thoughtful risk-taking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving and
story-telling.
Honesty. We tell the truth through our art and in every personal interaction.
Respect. We demonstrate respect for ourselves, for others, and for the work we do by acting
ethically; welcoming difference; showing appreciation for the unique experiences, perspectives,
and contributions of others; and engaging in open exchange about ideas and decisions.
Responsibility. We acknowledge the context and consider the consequences of our actions,
serving as thoughtful stewards of our resources and holding ourselves accountable.
Fairness. We balance conflicting interests and exercise impartiality, objectivity, and equity in our
interpersonal relationships, treating others as we would like to be treated.
Compassion. We act with sensitivity to the feelings of others and seek to promote empathy and
understanding through our work.
Greatness. We strive continuously to improve, aspiring to the highest standards and contributing
actively to a culture of excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
$18.75/hr. Paid biweekly The lighting/ sound supervisor position at PTC is a full-time, salaried position,
and considered to be a “nonexempt employee.” As such, the position is eligible for overtime
compensation. Any overtime will need to be approved by the Production Manager. This individual may
participate in the employee benefit plans offered to other full-time employees as determined by
management.
This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide
to the essential functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the discretion

to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Individuals who work at Penobscot Theatre
Company are “at will” employees. A more complete explanation of Penobscot Theatre Company
personnel procedures is described in the Staff Handbook.