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Production Department Staff Application Form
2026 Season - Seasonal Staff Application Form
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Name
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First
Last
Preferred Name
First
Last
Pronouns
Phone
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Email
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What Department are you applying to (FIRST CHOICE)?
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N/A
Audio & Video Department
Costume Department
Electrics & Lighting Department
Production & Music Services
Properties Department
Safety Department
Scenic Art Department
Stage Department
Wigs & Makeup Department
What Staff position are you applying for in the Audio & Video Department?
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N/A
Assistant Audio/Video Director
ELS Administrator
Audio/Video Engineer and FOH Mixer
Audio/Video and ELS Technician
What Staff position are you applying for in the Costume Department?
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N/A
Draper/Tailor
First Hand
Staff Stitcher
Costume Crafts Head
Costume Crafts Assistant
Millinery Head
Millinery Assistant
Paint/Dye Head
Paint/Dye Assistant
Costume Design Assistant
Costume Shopper
Wardrobe Head
Wardrobe Assistant
Lead Dresser
What Staff position are you applying for in the Electrics & Lighting Department?
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N/A
Head Electrician
Assistant Head Electrician
Staff Electrician
Lighting Programmer
Lighting Supervisor
Projection Technician
What Staff position are you applying for in Production & Music Services?
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N/A
Production & Music Services Supervisor
Assistant Production & Music Services Supervisor
What Staff position are you applying for in the Properties Department?
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N/A
Prop Lead Crafts Artisan
Prop Crafts Artisan(s)
Prop Journeyperson Crafts Artisan
Prop Journeyperson Carpenter
Prop Paint Charge
Prop Staff Painter
Prop Journeyperson Painter
Prop Buyer/Shopper
Prop Run Crew Chief(s)
Properties Run Crew Administrator
What Staff position are you applying for in the Safety Department?
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N/A
Safety Coordinator
Assistant Safety Coordinator
What Staff position are you applying for in the Stage Department?
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N/A
Stage Operations Supervisor
Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor
Show Crew Supervisor
Stage Crew Lead
What Department are you applying to (SECOND CHOICE)?
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N/A
Audio & Video Department
Costume Department
Electrics & Lighting Department
Production & Music Services
Properties Department
Safety Department
Scenic Art Department
Stage Department
Wigs & Makeup Department
What Staff position are you applying for in the Audio & Video Department?
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N/A
Assistant Audio/Video Director
ELS Administrator
Audio/Video Engineer and FOH Mixer
Audio/Video and ELS Technician
What Staff position are you applying for in the Costume Department?
*
N/A
Draper/Tailor
First Hand
Staff Stitcher
Costume Crafts Head
Costume Crafts Assistant
Millinery Head
Millinery Assistant
Paint/Dye Head
Paint/Dye Assistant
Costume Design Assistant
Costume Shopper
Wardrobe Head
Wardrobe Assistant
Lead Dresser
What Staff position are you applying for in the Electrics & Lighting Department?
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N/A
Head Electrician
Assistant Head Electrician
Staff Electrician
Lighting Programmer
Lighting Supervisor
Projection Technician
What Staff position are you applying for in Production & Music Services?
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N/A
Production & Music Services Supervisor
Assistant Production & Music Services Supervisor
What Staff position are you applying for in the Properties Department?
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N/A
Prop Lead Crafts Artisan
Prop Crafts Artisan(s)
Prop Journeyperson Crafts Artisan
Prop Journeyperson Carpenter
Prop Paint Charge
Prop Staff Painter
Prop Journeyperson Painter
Prop Buyer/Shopper
Prop Run Crew Chief
Properties Run Crew Administrator
What Staff position are you applying for in the Safety Department?
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N/A
Safety Coordinator
Assistant Safety Coordinator
What Staff position are you applying for in the Stage Department?
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N/A
Stage Operations Supervisor
Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor
Show Crew Supervisor
Stage Crew Lead
If desired Staff position is filled, would you like to be considered for an Apprentice position?
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YES
NO
N/A
If applying for Apprentice position: which department are you applying for (FIRST CHOICE)?
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Audio & Video Department
Costume Department
Electrics Department
Production & Music Services
Properties Department
Scenic Art Department
Stage Department
Wigs & Makeup Department
Which Apprentice position are you applying for in the Costume Department?
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N/A
Non-Dressing Costume Apprentice
Dressing Costume Apprentice
Which Apprentice position are you applying for in the Properties Department?
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N/A
Props Crafts Apprentice
Props Carpentry Apprentice
Props Paint Apprentice
Props Run Crew Apprentice
If applying for Apprentice position: which department are you applying for (SECOND CHOICE)?
N/A
Audio & Video Department
Costume Department
Electrics Department
Production & Music Services
Properties Department
Scenic Art Department
Stage Department
Wigs & Makeup Department
What Apprentice position are you applying for in the Costume Department?
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N/A
Non-Dressing Costume Apprentice
Dressing Costume Apprentice
Which Apprentice position are you applying for in the Properties Department?
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N/A
Prop Crafts Apprentice
Props Carpentry Apprentice
Props Paint Apprentice
Props Run Crew Apprentice
What are your available dates?
Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.? (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment)
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YES
NO
How did you hear about the Santa Fe Opera?
Have you previously worked at the Santa Fe Opera? If YES, please list below the department, position and year
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YES
NO
If YES, please list below the department, position and year
Department
Position
Year
Reference #1
Name
Organization
Position
Phone
Email
Reference #2
Name
Organization
Position
Phone
Email
Reference #3
Name
Organization
Position
Phone
Email
Website Or Links To Your Portfolio. You may also email pdf files to prodjobs@santafeopera.org
Date Applied
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
To complete your application, email your résumé to prodjobs@santafeopera.org.
If applying for an Apprentice position, please forward the RECOMMENDATION FORM to all 3 of the references listed above. Here is the link to that form: https://www.santafeopera.org/production-department-recommendation-form/
If you have any questions, you may email prodjobs@santafeopera.org.
The deadline for application is March 14, 2026.
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