Props Leads (3)

(Oshawa Little Theatre)

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Position ID: V-OSH1520
Last Modified: 19 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2025

Opportunity Details: Props Leads (3)

Contact Alison Irons, Director, Members, Patrons & Volunteers, Oshawa Little Theatre; Phone: 416-5529-2291; Email: info@oshawalittletheatre.com
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Oshawa Little Theatre (OLT), a non-profit community theatre, is seeking experienced, volunteer Props Leads for each of three musical theatre productions in its upcoming 2025-2026 season: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", "Shrek" and "The Full Monty". Leads for the first two shows are needed almost immediately for part-time volunteer hours, reporting to the respective Production Teams.

Property Leads should be able to:

  • identify, with Production teams, cast and script, all props requires for production
  • lead Props Assistants to meet production schedule
  • research, source and acquire props from a variety of sources
  • with Props Asssistants, design and craft props which may need to be handmade, using a variety of media
  • be available as needed (with some flexibility and independence of action) through rehearsal period and for show run of 3-4 weekends to assign, organize and oversee props by scene and character
  • work within production budget for props
Benefits Great backstage resume experience for those experienced in Props leadership, or for those pursuing education or employment in theatre or film production; opportunity to work with an established, respected community theatre
Clients Production teams; cast and crew; OLT members and patrons
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Music & Performing Arts
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Research - Sourcing of props for appropriate show context, era, etc. ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Prior Props Leadership at the Community Theatre level
Commitment Length Short Term - Part-time, some intensive work leading up to and through production run ; Please attach resume of experience relevant to Props Leadership or stagecraft
Interaction Level Solitary - Some tasks require independence of action. ; Small Group - Lead Props Team ; Large Group - Work with Production team, crew and cast
Dates and Times Monday: Evening (Subject to rehearsal & Production Mtg Schedule) 
Tuesday: Evening (Subject to rehearsal & Production Mtg Schedule) 
Wednesday: Evening (Subject to rehearsal & Production Mtg Schedule) 
Thursday: Evening (Subject to rehearsal, Production Mtg & Show Dates) 
Friday: Evening (During show run, as needed) 
Saturday: Afternoon (During show run for matinees, 1 or 2 Sats) 
Sunday: Afternoon (During show run, 1 Sunday) 
 
Schedule for the Props Teams will be dependent on the rehearsal and show schedule with some independence of action and some delegated dates and times to Assistants.
Seasons Spring - The Full Monty ; Fall - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ; Winter - Shrek (Nov-Dec) ; Shows run Thurs-Sat/Sun for 3-4 weekends. Props work will intensify closer to production opening.
Accessibility Partially Accessible - Male washroom has double-door; gender-neutral washroom more accessible, but no automated entry as yet. ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Location 64 Russett Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario
Number of Positions Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Brooklin ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Whitby 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required
Liability Insurance Available
Start Date On or after 19 Jun 2025

Agency Details: Oshawa Little Theatre

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Office Phone 905-723-0282
E-Mail boxoffice@oshawalittletheatre.com
Website www.oshawalittletheatre.com
Address & Map
62 Russett Ave
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1G 3R5
 
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