American Stage

Salary:

$3000-4000 per show based on experience

Reports To:

Position Summary:

American Stage seeks a contracted Master Electrician for the upcoming production of Footloose. This musical will be produced outdoors in downtown St. Petersburg at Demen’s Landing, a City of St. Petersburg park. An ideal candidate is energetic and motivated to manage the power needs of the production. The Master Electrician is responsible for the on-time planning and execution of the light plot.

Experience as a Master Electrician at the professional level is preferred, but early career individuals with undergraduate or graduate degrees or equivalent work experience will be considered. This position is on a contract basis but has the potential to lead to further employment on future productions.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to all “We Will Return Safely” Health and Safety Plan requirements, including being fully vaccinated and occasional COVID-19 testing as the production calls for it.
Meet with the Lighting Designer to review the completed light plot and review equipment availability and budget.
Prepare the lighting plot for hang and focus and ensure it’s actualization
Establish light circuiting and cabling layout plan
Maintain all lighting paperwork
Work with the Associate Artistic Director, Director of Production, Technical Director, and Stage Management to efficiently load in/strike the show
Participate in both Focus and Programming Calls with the Lighting Designer
Program and write Lighting Ques with the Lighting Designer during the Technical Rehearsal process.
Communicate and coordinate crew needs with Associate Artistic Director
Consult with the Lighting Designer and Associate Artistic Director on equipment needs.
Arrange and pick up any necessary rentals for lighting equipment
Communicate with Stage Management regarding schedules and crew assignments
Track expenses within the show budget and report them to the Associate Artistic Director
Organize and maintain the lighting inventory
Secure and safe rigging of all lighting instrumentation
Wiring of any practicals or scenic pieces that include lighting units
Identify any training and needs of associated crew
Manage the safety of the company on stage in relation to lighting elements
Perform light checks before every performance
Run the light board for all technical rehearsals and performances
Restock all lighting inventory
Arrange for return of borrowed or rented equipment.
Be sure theater space is left clean and in orderly condition.

Skills:

Experience with the ETC EOS Board
Ability to Program Ayrton Diablo 300W LED Moving Fixture
Ability to Program ETC ColorSource Par
Ability to Program Ocean Optic SeaChanger Units
Ability to Hang, Cable, Program, Focus, and maintain approx. 175-200 fixtures per show.
Proficiency with Vectorworks & LightWright
Ability to safely use 6ft, 8ft, &12ft ladder and work at varying heights
Able to work off a 16ft High tension grid above the stage
Able to lift 75 lbs
Understating of best theatrical practices in regards to hanging, circuiting, cable management, proper focus, changing of lamps, and standard accessories (templates, gobos, barndoors, etc.) for stage lighting equipment
Budgeting and resource management
Creative problem solving and troubleshooting
Ability to collaborate with designers
Team oriented and collaborative attitude
Excellent Communication

Additional Skills:

Basic understanding of sound systems and equipment
Experience with QLab
Work with the sound designers to prepare for load-in and tech
Troubleshoot any minor sound issues that may arise
Knowledge of Clear Comm equipment

Compensation & Schedule:

The Master Electrician is a seasonal, contract position. The position is contracted for this production.

Compensation: Approximately $3000-4000

Production Start and End Dates:

Footloose The Musical 2/28/22 – 5/13/22

To Apply:

Please email a PDF attachment of letter of interest/cover letter and a resume to tbrown@americanstage.org

Contract Master Electricican