Top 88 Stage crew Jobs in Massachusetts

Overhire Stage Hand
Emerson College —Boston, MA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Figure Model
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- University
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Life Model 2026-2027
Massachusetts College of Art and Design —Boston, MA
- $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Emerson Stage Production Overhires
Emerson College —Boston, MA
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- University
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
26-27 SHS Musical - Stage Director
Somerville Public Schools —Somerville, MA
- $1,979 a month
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Opportunities for advancement
Stagehand
Global Arts Live —Cambridge, MA
- $60,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Simulated Participant
Springfield College —Springfield, MA
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- University
- US work authorization
Operations Crew | Part-Time | Tsongas Center (UMass - Lowell)
Oak View Group —Lowell, MA
- $18.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Seasonal Santa
Jordan's Furniture —Avon, MA
- $50 - $75 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Working with children
- Children
- Ability to sit for extended periods
Quick Apply
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2nd Assistant Stage Manager
Boston Ballet —Boston, MA
- $1,680 a week
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
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Fireworks Technician/Crew Member
Ocean State Pyrotechnics, Inc. —Provincetown, MA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
Quick Apply
Production Stagehand (Freelance)
Stagedge —Tewksbury, MA
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Technical Theater Director
Running Brook Camps —Waltham, MA
- $5,000 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- Management
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
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Director of Music
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church —Harvard, MA
- $14,000 - $18,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
CardVault by Tom Brady Boston - Breaker
CVTB LLC —Boston, MA
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
Quick Apply
Stage Manager
Berklee College of Music —Boston, MA
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
Character Performer - Superhero, Villain, Pirate, Princess
Ever After Events —Hanover, MA
- From $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Children
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Stage Manager, Theater Program, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp
JCC Greater Boston —Newton, MA
- From $20 an hour
- Seasonal
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Accompanist - Bassist
Berklee College of Music —Boston, MA
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Theater Technician: Stagehand
BabsonARTS, Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College —Massachusetts
- $25.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Paid sick time
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Overhire Stage Hand

Emerson College -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23 - $27 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Join our community and experience Emerson College!

Purpose of this Position:

The Office of the Arts is seeking professional, experienced, and dependable freelance theatrical technicians and artisans to assist in the setup, support, and breakdown of theater and events.

Please read the job description below carefully for further details.

Report To: Office of the Arts Production Technical Supervisors
Direct Staff Reports: None
Student Workers this position supports: None

Job Description

Essential Functions of the Role:

Stagehands, artisans, and technicians, under the direction of production staff, will assist in setting up, supporting, and breaking down theatrical shows and live events, as well as general theater maintenance.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in any of the following theatrical disciplines:

Theatrical electricians and operators
Theatrical carpenters, fly rail operators, and riggers
Audio technicians and operators
Wardrobe artisans
Scenic painters
Props carpenters and artisans
Video technicians and operators
A/V specialists and event technicians

How does an Overhire List work?

The Office of the Arts maintains an overhire list of experienced freelance theater/events technicians and artisans to assist with load in, operation, and loading out shows or events. Individuals on this list are employed in a freelance capacity and are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

The Office of the Arts sends out emails to the overhire list when stagehands, technicians, or artisans are required for projects. These emails are frequent between September and June and include positional needs, dates/times of the shifts/calls, and which venue the project work will be happening in. If interested in a call, individuals may reply by email with their availability for the shifts sent, provided they have the technical expertise to fill the call. If selected for the shift, a representative from the production department will respond by asking for confirmation. The overhire must then confirm they are taking the shifts. Preference is given to individuals who can commit to full projects, and the Office of the Arts fills shifts/calls on a first come, first served basis, taking into account the technical needs of the production.

This overhire list has limited space and is refreshed/cycled regularly based on the availability and number of calls worked by individuals on the list. Individuals who are inactive/ do not work shifts with the Office of the Arts for a 6-month period will be removed from the list. Individuals removed from the list are invited to re-apply if and when their availability changes.

Pay Rates-W2:

$23/hourly - base rate
$26.50/hourly - base operator/run crew positions (sound board op, light board op, flyperson, wardrobe, props, etc.)
$27/hourly - base artisan rate (scenic painting, props artisans, hair/makeup, etc.)

Qualifications:

Candidates must:

Have a working knowledge of the theatrical and live events production industry
Be able to work hours of the call, which may include nights, weekends, and potentially long shifts
Take direction well and communicate effectively
Have basic experience or familiarity with the tools and supplies of the department they work with.
Have excellent time management skills
Adapt well within a fast-paced and changing environment
Maintain professionalism and represent the Office of the Arts well when interacting with clients and students.
Work well within diverse teams with different personalities and experience levels.
Be willing to work cross-departmentally if needed.

Ideal candidates would:

Have experience in a professional theatre environment that may include the following:
- Theatrical construction, scenic and prop carpentry
- Circuiting and focusing lights
- Knowledge of ETC EOS software
- Knowledge of Yamaha digital audio consoles
- Theatrical A2 working practices
- Understand basic theatrical rigging and counterweight line-set systems and automation
- Understand signal flow
- Use power tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintenance, repair, and minor alterations of wardrobe items
Be comfortable working at heights
Be familiar with general safety practices in a live production environment
Have an excellent attitude and a desire to learn.
Be proactive and work independently if required

Work Environment and Demands of the position:

Physical Place and Existing Conditions:

Theaters with variable conditions

Intellectual and Mental Concentration for extended periods:

Requires long periods of mental concentration

Requires constant coordination of Mental and Visual Attention:

Yes

Requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods:

Yes

Requires the ability to lift and move objects that are:

50lbs

Requires the ability to move materials:

Yes

Requires working in difficult physical positions and body contortions:

Yes

Additional Considerations:

Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at Emerson College are not permitted to apply for this position. If you are a current student at Emerson, please reach out to the Office of the Arts Production Department at [email protected] for more information on student employment opportunities.

Individuals interested in Stage Management work or Design/Artisan opportunities should email [email protected] for more information.

Grade of Position: T01N40

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.00

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

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stage crew jobs in massachusetts

Overhire Stage Hand

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Life Model 2026-2027

Emerson Stage Production Overhires

26-27 SHS Musical - Stage Director

Stagehand

Simulated Participant

Operations Crew | Part-Time | Tsongas Center (UMass - Lowell)

Seasonal Santa

2nd Assistant Stage Manager

Fireworks Technician/Crew Member

Production Stagehand (Freelance)

Technical Theater Director

Director of Music

CardVault by Tom Brady Boston - Breaker

Stage Manager

Character Performer - Superhero, Villain, Pirate, Princess

Stage Manager, Theater Program, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Accompanist - Bassist

Theater Technician: Stagehand

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