Technical Paid Production Crew / Overhire Theatre Technicians William Paterson University Wayne, NJ US 10/05/2026

Playbill, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-union

Job summary

William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ is seeking experienced overhire production crew to support concerts, theatre productions, recitals and university events across Shea Center Mainstage, Hunziker Black Box Theatre, and Shea Recital Hall. Openings exist in Audio, Lighting, Stage Management, Carpentry, Run Crew and General Production.

Pay ranges from $16.00 to $30.00 per hour, with a 4-hour minimum call. Schedule is as-needed, daytime, evening and weekend calls.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting concerts, theatre productions, recitals and events.
• Ability to work across audio, lighting, stage management, carpentry and general production.
• Experience with rehearsals, run-of-show and backstage coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support productions across multiple venues as needed.
• Assist with load-ins, setup, run, and strike operations.
• Coordinate with artists and production staff to maintain schedules.

Skills

Theatre production

Team collaboration

Live sound experience

Run crew coordination

Tools

Dante networking

Yamaha RIO

Colortran controls

ETC controls

Job description

Production Crew / Overhire Theatre Technicians

Production Crew / Overhire Theatre Technicians

William Paterson University – Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University is seeking experienced overhire production crew to support concerts, theatre productions, recitals, guest artists, and university events across multiple performance venues.

Venues include:

• Shea Center Mainstage – 922 seats
• Hunziker Black Box Theatre – flexible 60–85 seat space
• Shea Recital Hall – 104 seats

We are currently seeking technicians in Audio, Lighting, Stage Management, Carpentry, Run Crew, and General Production.

Audio applicants must have experience with:

• Dante networking and Yamaha RIO systems
• Miking a variety of ensembles
• Live sound reinforcement and recording

Lighting applicants must be familiar with:

• Colortran and ETC architectural controls
• Hang, focus, programming, lighting concerts, and basic troubleshooting

Stage Management applicants should have experience running rehearsals and performances, coordinating with artists and production staff, maintaining schedules and run-of-show information, and managing backstage operations.

Carpentry applicants should have experience with theatrical scenery, stage carpentry, installation and strike, basic rigging, repairs, and general shop and stage work.

Additional experience in stage operations, scenery, concert setup, load-ins, strikes, and general event production is welcome.

Pay: $15–$30/hour based on experience and assignment
Minimum Call: 4 hours
Schedule: As-needed; daytime, evening, and weekend calls

Technicians with experience in multiple disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

SALARY

$16.00 – $30.00 per hour

• NON-UNION