Theatre Technician

Center for Puppetry Arts; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Puppetry Arts is seeking an Electrics Shop assistant to support lighting, sound, and video for productions. The role covers installation, troubleshooting, and equipment preparation for show changes, with hands-on duties in a collaborative theatre environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of theatre experience, a degree in technical theatre preferred, and be able to lift heavy gear and work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of formal theatre education or professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting show changeovers by installing lighting, audio, and video elements for Center and guest artist productions.
• Hang, circuit, and focus lighting plots.
• Prepare sound systems for rehearsals and performances.
• Hang and focus video projection equipment.
• Maintaining and organizing the Electrics Shop to ensure readiness for upcoming events.
• Repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Provides electrics support for other Center activities (events, tours, etc.).
• Comfortable working on ladders and lifting requirements.

Skills

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Video wiring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre

Tools

ETC lighting equipment

Q-Lab

Job description

Skills in electrics, sound, and video for temporary, part-time, and as-needed opportunities.

Job Summary

Assist in the operations of the Electrics Shop with the required skills and qualifications.

• Lighting and sound system operation
• Electrical, audio, and video wiring
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Familiarity with ETC lighting equipment and Q‑Lab
• 3+ years of formal theatre education or professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related field preferred
• Motivated, responsible, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Supporting show changeovers by installing lighting, audio, and video elements for Center and guest artist productions
  • Hang, circuit, and focus lighting plots
  • Prepare sound systems for rehearsals and performances
  • Hang and focus video projection equipment
• Preparing upcoming shows (building practicals, pulling gear, cutting gel, etc.)
• Maintaining and organizing the Electrics Shop to ensure readiness for upcoming events
• Repairing and maintaining equipment
• Providing electrics support for other Center activities (events, tours, etc.)Provides excellent customer service to guests by actively engaging with patrons, answering questions, assisting with wayfinding, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comfortable working on ladders (all spaces have dead-hung grids)
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to move and manipulate ladders of 85 lbs.

Schedule

• Part-Time / As-needed
• On site (non-remote)
• Availability for nights, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Compensation

• Hourly, non-exempt
• Rate $16.00+ (based on experience)