Technician - Studio Theater

The Second City; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Second City in Toronto is looking for a Part-time Technician to support the Studio Theatre’s live productions. You will operate sound, lighting and video systems during shows and events, and assist with setup and strike as required.

Collaborating with teachers, directors and production managers, you’ll help ensure smooth performances and timely communication of technical issues. This role offers hands-on theatre experience in a renowned improv and sketch comedy company.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV equipment and technical stage management.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and assist with setup/strike.
• Familiarity with running tech for sketch comedy, standup, and improv productions.
• Knowledge of QLab, ETC lighting consoles and Allen & Heath digital mixers desirable.
• Additional experience in theatrical production technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate sound, lighting and video systems during shows and events.
• Set up and strike additional equipment as required.
• Coordinate with teachers, directors, and production managers for all performances.
• Work with house staff and talent to ensure smooth production.
• File production reports and communicate technical issues and equipment damage to appropriate parties.

Skills

AV equipment experience

Technical stage management

Able to lift 20 lbs

Theatre production support

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

QLab

ETC lighting consoles

Allen & Heath digital mixers

Job description

Overview

Part-time Technician – Studio Theatre, Toronto

Position type: Part-time

Pay rate: $35/hour

About The Second City

Dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and transforming through innovative live experiences, The Second City is the premier brand in improv and sketch comedy. With sold-out shows playing on resident stages in Chicago and Toronto, Second City’s Touring Theatrical companies also entertain an additional one million theatergoers a year around the globe. The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation-based arts on the planet, with brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago, Toronto, New York and a virtual division offering accessible classes online worldwide. Second City Works, the B2B side of Second City, has brought award-winning improvisation and audience-driven techniques to over 600 Fortune 1000 companies, challenging businesses seeking a more collaborative culture to innovate through development programs, original digital and video content, campaign consultation, private events, and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate sound, lighting and video systems during shows and events.
• Set up and strike additional equipment as required.
• Coordinate with teachers, directors, and production managers for all performances.
• Work with house staff and talent to ensure smooth production.
• File production reports and communicate technical issues and equipment damage to appropriate parties.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Experience with AV equipment/technical stage management is required.
• Familiarity with running tech for sketch comedy, standup, and improv productions recommended.
• Knowledge of QLab, ETC lighting consoles and Allen & Heath digital mixers is desirable.
• Additional experience in theatrical production technologies, such as lighting design, is a plus.

Core Values

• We are a Yes, And Ensemble
• We are all creatives
• We laugh together
• We are resilient improvisers

We are an open, inclusive workplace and welcome applicants who bring along with them diverse life experiences, including every permutation of economic and cultural backgrounds, orientation, ethnicity and points of view. We strive to continue our efforts to work with people who may otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented in our business and around our local community.