Head Electrician for Little Women - Master Lighting Lead

Playwright Co; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Head Electrician/Master Electrician for the Little Women production. The role oversees lighting installation, focusing, and programming in a fast-paced theatre environment, coordinating with the Lighting Designer and venue tech crew.

Ideal candidates bring professional theatrical lighting experience, strong DMX and distribution knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot quickly.

Qualifications

• Professional theatrical lighting experience.
• Strong knowledge of lighting systems, DMX, and electrical distribution.
• Ability to troubleshoot quickly and work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with crew.
• Comfortable adapting to new venues and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lighting installation, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Lighting Designer and venue staff.
• Read lighting plots and equipment specs.
• Support focus, programming, and technical rehearsals.
• Maintain safety and follow venue procedures.
• Communicate clearly throughout production.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

DMX control

Electrical distribution

Lighting plots

Job description

Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Head Electrician/Master Electrician for the Little Women production. The role oversees lighting installation, focusing, and programming in a fast-paced theatre environment, coordinating with the Lighting Designer and venue tech crew.

Ideal candidates bring professional theatrical lighting experience, strong DMX and distribution knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot quickly.