National Tour Lighting Director — Ballet (ETC Eos Expert)

Playwright Co; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Talmi Entertainment / Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet seeks a skilled Lighting Director to oversee the national tour’s lighting design and execution.

The role emphasizes advanced ETC Eos programming, Gio and Ion console operation, and adapting to diverse venues across the United States. You will manage load-ins/outs with local crews, patching, troubleshooting, and running cues during performances, ensuring fidelity to the original lighting design under touring conditions.

Qualifications

• Advanced ETC Eos programming experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Gio and/or Ion consoles.
• Ability to adapt show files for different venues.

Responsibilities

• Direct local union and nonunion stage crews during daily load-ins and load-outs.
• Supervise truck unloading, lighting installation, fixture placement, and system setup.
• Assess each venue's lighting equipment and adapt the touring design accordingly.
• Patch and configure lighting fixtures, including intelligent fixtures.
• Update ETC Eos programming to accommodate each venue.
• Troubleshoot lighting equipment, control systems, and programming issues.
• Run lighting cues and operate the console during performances.
• Maintain artistic integrity and consistency of the production's lighting design.
• Oversee lighting equipment breakdown, packing, and loading onto the tour truck.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to maintain efficient daily operations.

Skills

ETC Eos programming

Gio/Ion consoles

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Show file adaptation

Tools

ETC Gio

ETC Ion

ETC Eos

Job description

Talmi Entertainment / Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet seeks a skilled Lighting Director to oversee the national tour’s lighting design and execution.

The role emphasizes advanced ETC Eos programming, Gio and Ion console operation, and adapting to diverse venues across the United States. You will manage load-ins/outs with local crews, patching, troubleshooting, and running cues during performances, ensuring fidelity to the original lighting design under touring conditions.