Lighting Technician – Seasonal

Gulfshore Playhouse, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company located in Naples, FL is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Lighting Technician. Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for many years in an intimate 200 seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is currently in the middle of a $66M capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art theatre and education center, featuring two theatres and plenty of education space.  The project is currently in the construction phase.

Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist Lighting Supervisor and Sound Engineer in the hang, focus, strike, and general upkeep of each production
• Construct electrical practicals for productions
• Operate the sound and light boards for assigned performances
• Conduct preshow checks and perform any necessary troubleshooting for performances
• Maintain excellent communication with stage management, production staff, and backstage team throughout the production process on assigned shows.
• Check daily stage manager rehearsal and performance reports for notes concerning lighting or sound that need to be addressed
• Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Lighting Supervisor and Sound Engineer
• Assist in other departments, including but not limited to carpentry, paints, props, and costumes
• Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
• Provide support for special events
• Any other duties as assigned 

The ideal candidate is a strong, team-spirited self-starter who is excited to join a tireless, rapidly-growing, and attitude-forward regional theatre. Candidates should be friendly, excellent with patrons, staff, and visiting actors alike, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure.  Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at assigned performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal hours.

Qualifications:

• One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
• Classwork or experience in lighting and sound
• Experience in carpentry, paints, costumes or props a plus but not required

Contract Dates:

Full Time Seasonal Position From August 28, 2023 – May 24, 2024

Compensation:

$14-$16/hr with overtime after 40 hours in a week DOE

Benefits:

Housing with private bedroom and shared living space available for $900-$1150 per month deducted from salary. Internet and cable included with washer and dryer in apartment. Apartment complex has a pool and fitness center on site.

Travel Stipend available

10 days PTO

Our Charter: https://gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to Ray Inkel, Director of Production, at jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org to apply.