Experienced Light and Sound Tech

Theatre Puget Sound; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodinville Repertory Theatre in Woodinville, WA is seeking a Light & Sound Technician to support rehearsals and performances. You will assist with setup, operation, troubleshooting, and breakdown of lighting and sound equipment to ensure safe, professional production quality.

In collaboration with the Director and designers, you will program lighting cues, operate control boards during shows, and help train other staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, operation, troubleshooting, and breakdown of lighting and sound equipment.
• Design lighting and sound system, set up system and may operate said system.
• Work closely with the Director, Stage Manager, Light and other Designers and other production team members to execute the technical requirements of each production.
• Assist Light Designer with set up, hang, focus, and maintain theatrical lighting equipment as needed for productions.
• Assist with programming lighting cues and settings in accordance with the production design.
• Operate the light and sound board during technical rehearsals, performances, and other events as assigned.
• Set up and operate microphones, speakers, mixers, playback equipment, monitors, and other sound equipment.
• Assist with programming and preparing sound cues and playback for productions.
• Perform pre-show checks to confirm lighting and sound equipment and cues are functioning properly.
• Troubleshoot lighting and sound equipment, connections, and control systems.
• Assist performers with microphones and related equipment when applicable.
• Maintain, organize, and properly store sound equipment.
• Assist with strike and proper storage of light and sound equipment following productions.
• May train other technical staff to run the light and sound board.
• Attend Technical Week rehearsals to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting the show.

Job description

The Light & Sound Technician supports the technical needs of rehearsals through the production run. May also support other events of the theatre. This position is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and breakdown of lighting and sound equipment to help ensure safe, professional, and consistent production quality.

In consultation with the Director, determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, and special needs, for performances before production dates.

Design lighting and sound system, set up system and may operate said system.

Work closely with the Director, Stage Manager, Light and other Designers and other production team members to execute the technical requirements of each production.

Assist Light Designer with set up, hang, focus, and maintain theatrical lighting equipment as needed for productions.

Assist with programming lighting cues and settings in accordance with the production design.

Operate the light and sound board during technical rehearsals, performances, and other events as assigned.

Set up and operate microphones, speakers, mixers, playback equipment, monitors, and other sound equipment.

Assist with programming and preparing sound cues and playback for productions.

Perform pre-show checks to confirm lighting and sound equipment and cues are functioning properly.

Troubleshoot lighting and sound equipment, connections, and control systems.

Assist performers with microphones and related equipment when applicable.

Maintain, organize, and properly store sound equipment.

Assist with strike and proper storage of light and sound equipment following productions.

May train other technical staff to run the light and sound board.

Attend Technical Week rehearsals to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting the show.

Desired Qualifications

No Benefits Offered

Other Details

About Woodinville Repertory Theatre
Woodinville Rep is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the Woodinville community for more than 25 years.

Mission Statement
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by creating high quality theatre featuring diverse voices and stories that inspire our audience.

Who We Are
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre was founded in 1998 by the late Peg Phillips, best known as Ruth-Ann Miller on the television series Northern Exposure. Peg's dream was to bring quality live theatre that would appeal to audiences from across the Puget Sound region.

Anti-Racism Statement
At Woodinville Repertory Theatre, we believe that racism and all forms of discrimination have no place in our society. We recognize that systemic racism has permeated every aspect of our culture and has caused deep harm to communities of color. We are committed to actively challenging and dismantling racism in all its forms, both within our organization and in the broader community.