Job Posting
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is seeking crew members to join our team for our 2026 Summer Season. Reporting to the artistic director and production manager, these positions are an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking their first professional experience or to gain more experience before moving on to a larger stage.
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with AODA/IASR guidelines. We are also a Dementia Friendly Facility as well as a Rainbow Registered organization. The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation or gender identity. We offer equal employment and advancement opportunities, offering provisions of job accommodations including accessible formats and communications supports. We seek opportunities to demonstrate diversity and inclusion and to provide an inclusive, respectful environment with equitable treatment for all.
If you think one of these positions suits your abilities, please submit a resume and cover letter to the Production Manager, Joe Recchia at joe[at]psft[dot]ca at your earliest convenience. Please indicate in your email up to 3 positions of interest. These postings will remain active until the positions are filled, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
OCCASIONAL POSITIONS
Strike & Load-In Crew
Season Dates: May 31, 2026 – September 6, 2026
Rate: $20/hour, minimum 3-hour call. Transportation coverage not provided
Reporting to the Head Carpenter and the Production Manager, the Occasional Crew will assist and support the loading in, loading out and installation of sets for all in-house productions. The Occasional Crew tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with loading in and out set pieces from the carpentry and paint shops to the theatre. Must be comfortable with moderate to heavy lifting and climbing of stairs.
- Assisting with assembly of sets on deck including installation of flats and risers. Experience with power tools an asset. Knowledge and experience in constructing and assembling sets including flats, risers and other standard set pieces an asset. Comfort with working at small heights on ladders (under 10 feet) an asset.
- Efficient worker with time management skills comfortable in a team environment, and following instructions with minimal supervision
- Safety shoes required, other equipment including hardhat, work gloves and drill an asset but not required as can be provided by the theatre
Our Mission
Create. Inspire. Develop. Sustain.
Port Stanley Festival Theatre is a developer of professional, live, diverse Canadian theatre. We enhance the community experience.
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is a 200 seat theatre located in the former Town Hall building on the North Shore of beautiful Lake Erie in Port Stanley, Ontario. Our mandate is to produce appealing summer theatre that highlights Canadian works in drama, comedy and musical-comedy, along with other celebrated works. www.psft.ca