Site Crew/Production Assistants - A Midsummer Nights Dream

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

101 Arch Street, 8th Floor

Boston, MA 02110

Date Posted:

April 24, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts

Category:

Other

Type:

Seasonal

Site Crew/Production Assistants - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Description:

Position Overview:

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is seeking Site Crew/Production Assistants for its Summer 2026 production of Free Shakespeare on the Common:A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler. The performance runs July 22 - August 9, 2026 outdoors on the historic Boston Common, Boston MA.

FLSA Status:

Temporary, part-time, non-exempt employment on a W-2.

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt W2 position (eligible for overtime) with an hourly rate of $18/hour (overtime rate is $27.00/hour). Anticipated total of 260 regular hours plus up to 70 overtime hours during load in, performances and load out (July through August).

Payments to be remitted in the week following work hours (typically on Thursday/Friday), based on the submission ofpleted timesheets.

Location: Boston, MA

Prep prior to load in to bepleted in Stoughton, Dorchester, and Northborough, MA

Rehearsals to take place at the BLO rehearsal space, Boston MA

Performances on the Boston Common, Boston MA

This is a local hire - no housing or transportation is provided.

Dates of Engagement / General Schedule:

July 6, 2026 - August 23, 2026 on an as needed basis, with July 6 - August 21, 2026 on a first priority basis.

Pre-Production Work: Early March through Late June

Rehearsal Studio Load In: June 19-21, 2026

Prep Week: July 6 - 9, 2026

Boston Common Load In: July 10 - 16, 2026

Rehearsal Studio Load Out: July 17, 2026

Tech: July 17 - 21, 2026

Previews: July 22 - 28, 2026

Performances: July 29 - August 9, 2026

Filming: August 11 - 13, 2026

Boston Common Load Out: August 14 - 20, 2026

Post Show: August 21 - 23, 2026

s To:Site Operations Manager

Duties / Responsibilities:

The 2026 production ofA Midsummer Night's Dream celebrates our 30th year of sharing Free Shakespeare productions with Greater Boston audiences. The Site Ops Crew will work under the direction of the Site Ops Manager to facilitate load in and load out as well as day to day operations and maintenance of thepound.

Opening procedures of thepound

Unlocking gates, trailers, offices, and operational facilities

Detarping the set and stage

Filling up water fresh water tanks

Walkingpound and surrounding areas to identify areas in need of attention

Setting up and maintaining the audience areas in conjunction with the House Manager Team

Maintainingpound throughout run of show which may include setting up and tearing down tents throughout the site

Closing Procedures of thepound such as:

Removal of trash at end of day

Retarping set and stage

Locking gates and shutting down HVAC

Flagging out the site the day before the trailers arrive

Running power to trailers under the supervision of the Production Electrician

Setting up and maintaining offices, dressing rooms, and bathroom trailers

ing load out of the rehearsal hall and onto the Common

Completing storage runs to our storage facilities in Canton, MA

Assisting with scenic install as necessitated/possible

General maintenance tasks typically associated with outdoor/theatre venues like mowing, light carpentry, simple walkway lighting, light plumbing repair, trash removal, etc.

Installing and setting up backstage infrastructure (dressing rooms, office space, pathways, etc.)

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with outdoor theatre a plus

On-site job requirements:

Attend load in, load out, and all technical rehearsals and performances

Ability to lift and carry 50lbs

Ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain

Ability to navigate in variable high/low light settings in outdoor conditions

18+ years of age

Experience with and ability to meet all duties and responsibilities as listed above

Candidates with parallel experience such as general maintenance, technical theatre work, or production work for film/tv/music will be considered and should be encouraged to