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Contract Master Electricican

Show Contract
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