Audio Designer for Musical Theatre (Little Women)

Playwright Co; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Musical Theatre West seeks an experienced Audio Designer for Little Women at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. This replacement designer position joins an established production team and will lead audio design from advance planning through opening.

The role involves assessing the venue, coordinating with A1/A2 and musicians, designing for a 12-person cast with live orchestra up to 15, and delivering full documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Professional regional theatre, touring, or comparable audio design experience preferred.
• Experience with amplified musical theatre and live orchestras is a plus.
• Familiarity with wireless microphone systems and RF coordination.
• Knowledge of digital audio consoles and theatrical signal flow.
• Ability to design, tune, and troubleshoot audio systems.
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive audio paperwork.
• Ability to work collaboratively with A1s/A2s, music departments and venue staff.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the overall audio design for Little Women.
• Collaborate with the Director, Music Director, Production Manager, A1/A2, and others.
• Assess venue audio and determine rentals or supplemental gear.
• Design for a 12-person cast with live orchestra up to 15 musicians.
• Lead system tuning and balance with music staff and team.
• Oversee RF coordination for wireless mics with A1/A2 and venue.
• Identify rental needs, provide specs, and work with PM on quotes.
• Work within an established $12,000 budget for production audio.
• Coordinate advance needs with MTW and CPAC personnel.
• Oversee installation, setup, tuning, and troubleshooting during load-in/tech.
• Provide complete audio documentation and backups for A1/A2 handoff.
• Remain reachable by phone through load-out for audio questions.

Kenntnisse

Amplified musical theatre

Live orchestras

Wireless microphone systems

RF coordination

Digital audio consoles

System design

Production paperwork

Collaboration with A1/A2

Tools

Digital audio consoles

Jobbeschreibung

Musical Theatre West seeks an experienced Audio Designer for Little Women at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. This replacement designer position joins an established production team and will lead audio design from advance planning through opening.

The role involves assessing the venue, coordinating with A1/A2 and musicians, designing for a 12-person cast with live orchestra up to 15, and delivering full documentation.