Job (Calgary): Sound Programmers/Designers – StoryBook Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryBook Theatre in Calgary seeks emerging and/or established Sound Programmers/Designers for theatre productions. Contract fee based on experience; seven positions available across the 2019/20 season.

Responsibilities include planning, programming the LS9, and collaborating with the team during tech week to ensure quality sound levels and mixes for performances.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Work effectively as a team member and take initiative.
• Minimum 2 year post-secondary sound education or work equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan for live theatre performances.
• Program a Yamaha LS9 soundboard for performances.
• Collaborate with the production team during tech week to tune sound.
• Support the run with sound-related issue resolution.
• Set up sound equipment including microphones, speakers, and soundboard.
• Prepare a sound script for operators.
• Train sound operators for each performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Team player

Independence

Reliability

Sound experience

Technical theatre understanding

2+ years sound education

Education

2+ year post-secondary sound education

Job description

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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

Job (Calgary): Sound Programmers/Designers – StoryBook Theatre

Job (Calgary): Sound Programmers/Designers – StoryBook Theatre

StoryBook Theatre is looking for emerging and/or established Sound Programmers/Designers with an interest in sound programming for musical theatre to work on our 2019/20 Productions.

There are 7 contract positions available. Contract Fee based on work experience and suitability for the contract work.

Responsibilities

• prep and planning for live theatre performances of musicians and play
• programming a Yamaha LS9 soundboard for use by an operator for all performances
• work with the production team in tech week to achieve quality sound levels and mixes on the musical or play
• support the production throughout the run on any sound related complications
• setup of sound equipment including microphones, speakers and soundboard
• prepare a sound script for use by sound operators
• train sound operators on the running of the sound for each performance

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Mature, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Previous sound experience and training
• Technical Theatre understanding is an asset
• Minimum 2 year post-secondary sound education or work equivalent

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.