SEASONAL SOUND TECHNICIAN

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS SOUND TECHNICIAN

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Sound Technician.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore 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 will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024.  In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the  Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.

Status: Full Time Seasonal, Hourly Position
Contract Dates: Seasonal position from September 3, 2024 to May 18, 2025

The Sound Technician will work with both the Sound and Lighting Supervisors in the hang, focus, strike, and general upkeep of each production. They will also run the board on each of their assigned productions as well as conduct pre and post-show checks and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the run of the show. Additionally, the Sound Technician will coordinate the sound needs of rehearsals and events and assist other departments as needed.

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to work as a part of the team. Gulfshore 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. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal hours.

Skills:

  • Operation of Q -lab software
  • Operation of  DAW’s 
  • Operation of digital and analog sound consoles
  • Knowledge of sound system design
  • Operation of  wireless microphone set up
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
  • Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
  • Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

Duties:

  • Assist Sound Supervisor in prep work, maintenance, and operations for assigned shows/events.  
  • Assist Sound Supervisor and Lighting Supervisor in the hang, focus, strike, and general upkeep of each production
  • Coordinate sound needs for rehearsals/events
  • 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 sound or lighting that need to be addressed
  • Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Sound Supervisor
  • 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 

Qualifications:

  • One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
  • Classwork or experience in sound and lighting
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
  • Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
  • Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
  • Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
  • Ability to work in dark spaces
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
  • Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
  • Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

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

Contract Dates:  September 3, 2024 to May 18, 2025

Compensation: $19/hr  Overtime after 40 hrs

Benefits: 

  • 10 days of PTO for vacation or sick leave.
  •  Affordable housing with furnished private bedroom and shared living space for $850 (shared bath)-$950 (private bath) per month deducted from salary. Utilities, internet and cable included with washer and dryer in the apartment. Apartment complex has a pool and fitness center on site.

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 a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.



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