Set Designer & Builder

Mainstage Production of Matilda

KOTA Productions is hiring a Set Designer & Builder for our mainstage production of Matilda at Theatre Row in New York, NY.

This position pays $2,000. The designer/builder must have access to their own build space and be available in NYC for:

Load-in/Tech: August 3–5, 2026, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Load-out: August 9, 2026, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM

We are looking for someone with experience creating smart, effective scenic designs for fast-paced productions. The ideal candidate is comfortable with quick load-ins and load-outs, designing creatively within a limited budget, and working in a production environment with young actors.

Responsibilities Include

  • Scenic design and concept development, including basic drawings, ground plan, and measurements as needed

  • Construction, painting, finishing, sourcing, and transportation/delivery of all scenic elements within the approved scenic budget

  • Collaboration with the director, production team, and Director of Production on design needs, venue requirements, logistics, and timeline

  • Designing/building scenery that is safe, stable, appropriate for young performers, and feasible for Theatre Row’s backstage and stage limitations

  • Coordination with the Director of Production to ensure scenery can be efficiently installed within the 5-hour load-in window and struck within the 4-hour load-out window

  • Supervising and working alongside a small crew during load-in/load-out, with the option to hire and manage an assistant if needed within the agreed scope/budget

Experience with educational theatre, modular/stylized scenic work, or fast-turnaround productions is a plus.

Venue specs include an approximate stage size of 47′ wide × 21′ deep and a grid height of 18′10″ from deck. There is no fly system, so all scenic elements must be grounded. Wing space is extremely limited, and a backdrop has already been rented.

Please submit your resume and portfolio, along with your application below.

 
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Lead & Asst. Child Guardian

Mainstage Production of Matilda

The Child Guardian team will oversee the safety, supervision, and well-being of all minor performers backstage and in holding areas. Candidates must be organized, dependable, calm under pressure, 21+, and experienced in both supervising young performers and communicating professionally with parents/guardians.

This is a large youth cast and a significant responsibility. The production features four rotating casts of young and teen performers, with 12 youth cast members and 8 teen cast members per performance. The roles of Matilda and Bruce are shared by two actors.

Compensation

  • Lead Child Guardian: $1,000 stipend

  • Assistant Child Guardian: $500 stipend

Housing, travel, and meals are not provided. Local NYC-area hires are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities Include

  • Supervising minor performers backstage and in rehearsals.

  • Coordinating check-in/check-out with parents and approved chaperones.

  • Escorting minors to and from the stage door for pickup/drop-off.

  • Communicating with parents/guardians, stage management, and production staff via email and phone.

  • Supporting performer safety, behavior, dressing room organization, and backstage logistics.

Availability Requirements

  • Position begins July 1, 2026, with remote communication and select rehearsals

  • Full availability required in NYC July 30–August 9, 2026

Please submit your resume and relevant experience through the application below.

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