Meadow Brook Theatre Staff Openings
Staff Positions
Production Manager (1)
Immediate opening for year-round position as Production Manager at Meadow Brook Theatre. MBT produces 6 shows and remounts A Christmas Carol every year along with special events.
Production Manager Duties Include but are not limited to:
Overseeing and managing all the production aspects of each production
Making sure systems are being followed
Developing systems if needed
Making sure timelines are maintained and deadlines are met
Creating and Maintaining Paperwork
Disseminating information from the Administration to production staff
Lending support to Production staff when needed
Lending support to Administration as they see fit
Maintaining Production Calendar
Scheduling production meetings
Budgets
Supervising that budgets are being followed
Receive Receipts and categorizing them, giving them to management
Overhire budgets
Maintaining and projecting (when asked)
Receipts - Keeping track of production receipts
Projecting future show budgets and staffing needs
Timecards
Review payroll timecards before giving to Managing Director
Consulting w/department heads to distribute workload to achieve a 40hr work week
Maintaining benefits for union staff
Rentals – Creating and managing the paperwork for rentals
Building Rentals
Liaison between staff and client
The hiring of staff
Getting the equipment
Making sure we have what we need for the client
Prop Rentals
Set Rentals
Costume Rentals
Intern Program
Maintaining Schedules
Intern expectations
Hiring interns and Production Staff w/department heads
Job Descriptions
Contracts for Production staff and Interns
Creating and Maintaining systems of how MBT operates
Computer Maintenance/upkeep – for Production Staff
Maintain the maintenance of the vehicles – w/department heads help
Space cleanliness, organization and repairs
Tech meals/ordering/cooking
Remain compliant to IATSE rules
Key Maintenance and tracking
Building/space Maintenance
Answering emails generated from the website
Send cover letter & Resume w/3 references to Cheryl L. Marshall, Managing Director at clmarshall49@gmail.com for immediate consideration.
Scenic Shop Foreperson (1)
Meadow Brook Theatre located on the Campus of Oakland University, in Rochester, Michigan is accepting
applications for Scenic Shop Foreperson. This season MBT will produces 6 shows and will remount “A Christmas
Carol”. This position is covered under an IATSE contract (applicant does not need to hold an IATSE card). The
Shop Foreman can also could be pulled to run a show or help with other departments as needed.
Requirements:
-3 yrs. professional experience minimum
-AutoCAD experience
-Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings
-Knowledge and ability to follow and enforce shop safety procedures
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Proficient with hand and power tool use and basic repairs
-experience leading crews of 3-8
-Strong knowledge of scenery construction.
-Able to lift at least 60lbs
-Able to work at heights of 25’
-Basic Welding
-Basic rigging
-Clean driving record
-Can drive a 26ft truck
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Multitasking skills
-Highly motivated and willing to learn.
-Good attitude and work ethic.
-Sense of humor
-Ability to take instruction and feedback from supervisors.
Preferred Skills
-Basic scenic painting
-Lighting skills
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Construction, load-in and strike all scenic elements.
-Maintain a safe work environment, following all safety procedures and guidelines as outlined by the
Technical Director
-Picking up materials/transporting scenic elements.
-Theatre maintenance
-Could run shows
-Cleaning
Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 recommendations and any examples of your previous work to: Brian
Kessler, Production Manager @ prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com
Union Info: See description
Compensation is: $788.71/week
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Options Available
Accrued PTO and sick time throughout the season
Meadow Brook Theatre, in Rochester Michigan, is currently accepting resumes/applications for our 2026-2027
season. We fully produce 6 shows a season and remount A Christmas Carol every season. We are looking for
versatility in our interns, the ability to work in several different departments and a positive can-do attitude.
Positions/descriptions available:
Scene Shop Intern (1)
Would work primarily in the Scene Shop – Scenic Paint skills a plus
Must be able to lift at least 60lbs
Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’
Would be on the backstage crew for A Christmas Carol and at least 1 other show
Would be involved in all Light hang and focus calls
Costume Interns (1) –must have the skills to stitch and be on wardrobe crew.
Must have basic sewing skills
Wigs, make-up and Craft Skills a plus
Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’
Would be on the wardrobe crew for A Christmas Carol and at least 1 other show
Would be involved in all Light hang and focus calls
Lighting/Scene Shop Intern (1)
Would work equally in the lighting department and Scene Shop
Would work on A Christmas Carol as Spot Operator
Willing to work at heights of 20’-25’
Would be on the backstage crew/spot operator for at least 1 other show
Would be involved in Light hang and focus calls
What is involved in this internship:
Contract Dates are approx. Late August 2026 to (end of) June 2027
$549.20 per week (housing is not provided)
Cleaning
A clear working knowledge of a Professional Theatre
Lending support to the departments assigned
Intern meetings
Work 40 hours a week (overtime will be honored after 40hrs. have been worked within a Monday - Sunday period)
Mid-season reviews
Needs to be team oriented but can also maintain the stamina, focus, initiative needed to work individually.
Ability to switch departments if needed, including working for load-ins and strikes
Possess a good sense of time management
Possess problem solving skills
A willingness to learn
Airport Runs
A willingness to work long hours if needed
Production Interns:
Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 references and any examples (you’d like to share) of your work to: MBT
Production Manager: via email: prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com or 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Wilson Hall Rm. 207,
Rochester, MI 48309
Acting/Administration Interns (2)
Would understudy for all shows - including 3 musicals
Would audition for all shows and be considered for roles
Would work in the administration office, box office and help to run a raffle table
Would possibly be on the backstage crew
Would be involved in all light hand and focus calls
Cleaning is a part of this internship
*PLEASE NOTE: ALL INTERNS MUST HAVE AT LEAST A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF LIGHTS (hang and focus and
ability to work at heights of 20’-25’* AS WELL AS, BE WILLING TO WORK ALL LOAD-IN’S AND STRIKES
What is involved in this internship (but not limited to):
Contract Dates are approx. September 2026 to (end of) June 2027
$549.20 per week (housing is not provided)
Cleaning
A clear working knowledge of a Professional Theatre
Lending support to the departments assigned
Intern meetings
Work 40 hours a week (overtime will be honored after 40 hrs. have been worked within a Monday - Sunday period)
Mid-season reviews
Needs to be team oriented but can also maintain the stamina, focus, initiative needed to work individually.
Ability to switch departments if needed
Including working for load-ins and strikes
Ability to “play well with others”
Possess a sense of humor
Possess a good/”can do” attitude
Possess problem solving skills
A willingness to learn
Airport Runs
A willingness to work long hours if needed
Acting Interns:
Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 references and an audition tape (2 contrasting contemporary monologs and
1 song - no time limit) to: MBT Production Manager: via email: prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com or 378 Meadow Brook Rd.,
Wilson Hall Rm. 207, Rochester, MI 48309
