Lead Board Op & Lighting Technician (Theatre)

Barrington Stage Company; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Head Electrician/Board Op for the St. Germain Stage to ensure high-quality lighting for performances and to lead the technical team.

The role requires operating lighting and projection equipment, maintaining show paperwork, and collaborating with Stage Management; experience with students and volunteers is valued. This is a dynamic, season-long position in a vibrant theatre community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in theatrical lighting operation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with ETC lighting consoles and basic projection software.
• Ability to work independently and manage venue-specific logistics.
• Must be comfortable working with students and volunteers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work comfortably at heights.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting and projection consoles for all productions and events.
• Repair and maintain venue-specific electrics and effects; perform pre-show sweeps.
• Hang, focus, and strike instruments per plot and designer instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork: plot, channel hook-up, show run sheets.
• Assist in constructing and wiring specialty items (light boxes, star drops, LED tape).
• Keep electrics shop and lighting booth clean and organized; update lighting inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatrical lighting operation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Student/volunteer coordination

Lifting 50 lbs/height work

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Projection software

Job description

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Head Electrician/Board Op for the St. Germain Stage to ensure high-quality lighting for performances and to lead the technical team.

The role requires operating lighting and projection equipment, maintaining show paperwork, and collaborating with Stage Management; experience with students and volunteers is valued. This is a dynamic, season-long position in a vibrant theatre community.