Moving Light Programmer — Dynamic Musical Theater Tech

Evolving Solution Services; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

La Jolla Playhouse seeks a Moving Light Programmer for PARTICLE FEVER to program moving light and conventional rigs on an EOS-based console, collaborating with Lighting Designers and the electrics team to bring the lighting design to life during tech and previews.

The ideal candidate is a skilled programmer who thrives in a fast-paced theatre environment, embraces problem-solving, and contributes artistry and precision to cue building, with a passion for new work and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Advanced experience programming ETC EOS-family consoles (EOS Apex preferred) in live theatre contexts.
• Demonstrated experience with automated, LED, and conventional lighting in complex cueing.
• Strong EOS workflows knowledge: cueing, tracking, palettes, macros, magic sheets.
• Ability to collaborate with designers, stage management, and crews.
• Experience in fast-paced tech rehearsals and live productions.
• Knowledge of DMX, MIDI, SMPTE, sACN, Art-Net networking.
• Read and interpret lighting plots, instrument schedules, and Lightwright docs.
• Proficiency with Lightwright, Vectorworks, Excel, and MLA docs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; reliable under deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and to La Jolla Playhouse mission.

Responsibilities

• Program rigs with up to 40 automated LED and moving light fixtures on EOS Apex.
• Establish console layout, show file organization, and channel checks.
• Collaborate with Lighting Designer and electrics team to build cues.
• Prepare programming tools, presets, palettes, macros, and pixel mapping.
• Write and revise cues during tech and previews; troubleshoot issues.
• Train Board Operator to run the show file; support turnover.
• Assist with on-site setup during tech and previews as needed.

Skills

EOS Apex

Moving light control

Cueing workflows

Collaboration

Documentation

Lighting consoles

DMX/MIDI/SMPTE

Tools

Lightwright

Vectorworks

Excel

MLA software

EOS family consoles

Job description

La Jolla Playhouse seeks a Moving Light Programmer for PARTICLE FEVER to program moving light and conventional rigs on an EOS-based console, collaborating with Lighting Designers and the electrics team to bring the lighting design to life during tech and previews.

The ideal candidate is a skilled programmer who thrives in a fast-paced theatre environment, embraces problem-solving, and contributes artistry and precision to cue building, with a passion for new work and a strong commitment to