Senior Lighting Lead - Musical Theatre Production

Playbill, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA seeks a Head Electrician / Master Electrician for Little Women at Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This temporary, production-based role offers $35–$45/hour depending on experience, with on-site work and a tight technical schedule.

The successful candidate will lead lighting installation, read plots, troubleshoot, and coordinate with the Lighting Designer, Production Management, and venue staff.

Qualifications

• Professional theatrical lighting experience, Head Electrician preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lighting systems, DMX, and power distribution.
• Able to troubleshoot quickly and work with a house crew.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lighting installation, circuiting, addressing, and troubleshooting.
• Read lighting plots and equipment specs.
• Support focus, programming, and technical rehearsals.
• Collaborate with venue staff and production crew.
• Maintain safety and professional communication.

Skills

Theatrical lighting experience

DMX knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Lighting control systems (DMX)

LED and conventional fixtures

Electrical distribution

Job description

Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA seeks a Head Electrician / Master Electrician for Little Women at Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This temporary, production-based role offers $35–$45/hour depending on experience, with on-site work and a tight technical schedule.

The successful candidate will lead lighting installation, read plots, troubleshoot, and coordinate with the Lighting Designer, Production Management, and venue staff.