Job (Calgary): Head of Sound – Alberta Theatre Projects

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary seeks a Head of Sound for a seasonal full-time role, with limited hours until normal operations resume. You will coordinate all sound department activities, set up and operate sound equipment, mix live performances, and oversee projections and preshow content.

Strong theatre audio experience and familiarity with Q‑Lab, Digico SD, and wireless mics are essential. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required; team-oriented, with excellent problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional theatre.
• Experience running playback for live theatre.
• Experience mixing live musicians and concerts.
• Experience with Q‑Lab digital editing software.
• Experience troubleshooting audio systems.
• Experience with video projections.
• Experience with Digico SD Audio Consoles & Dolby Lake Processors.
• Experience with wireless microphones for theatre.
• Team player with strong knowledge of theatre and live performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all sound department activities.
• Set-up and operation of all sound equipment.
• Run audio during shows and rehearsals.
• Mix audio for live musicians and concerts.
• Record preshow chats and effects as required.
• Occasionally run projection for productions.
• Maintain sound and projection equipment.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Live sound experience

Playback for theatre

Mixing live performances

Education

3+ years in professional theatre

Tools

Q-Lab

Digico SD Audio Consoles

Dolby Lake Processors

Wireless microphones

Video projections

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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

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Job (Calgary): Head of Sound – Alberta Theatre Projects

Alberta Theatre Projects is preparing for our 50th Anniversary Season of producing live, professional, contemporary theatre in Calgary.

At Alberta Theatre Projects, we create world-class contemporary theatre that blurs the line between the audience and the artist, by telling the most provocative and engaging stories of our time. By embracing the intimacy and unique audience configuration opportunities of the Martha Cohen Theatre, we offer an exciting new experience for our audience with each production.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Alberta Theatre Projects is looking for a team‑oriented individual to fill the role of Head of Sound. This is a seasonal full‑time position, however, due to the COVID‑19 Pandemic’s impact on activities in the theatre, this role has limited hours until operations return to normal in our theatre.

Working conditions, wages, and benefits for this role are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between IATSE Local 212 and Alberta Theatre Projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination of all sound department activities
• Set-up and operation of all sound equipment
• Running audio during shows and rehearsals
• Mixing audio for live musicians and concerts
• Recording preshow chats and effects as required
• Occasionally running of projection for productions
• Maintenance of sound and projection equipment
• Other duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional theatre
• Experience running playback for live theatre
• Experience mixing live musicians and concerts
• Experience with Q‑Lab digital editing software
• Experience trouble‑shooting audio systems
• Experience with video projections
• Experience with Digico SD Audio Consoles & Dolby Lake Processors
• Experience with wireless microphones, specifically for theatre.
• Team player with a good general knowledge of all aspects of theatre and live performance

This position requires a flexible work schedule due to operational needs of Alberta Theatre Projects and events taking place in the Martha Cohen Theatre, including frequent evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Alberta Theatre Projects is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in quality and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. For more information about Alberta Theatre Projects please visit our website www.albertatheatreprojects.com