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ELECTRICIAN


MUHLENBERG SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE, an Equity LOA theatre in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, is seeking an electrician with the following responsibilities: execution of lighting plots, hang, focus, and maintenance of equipment, work at heights in excess of 40 feet, ability to lift 50 lbs, operate/program light board (exp. with ETC Ion helpful) during rehearsals and performances, and assist with shop carpentry as needed. Possible season includes The Sound of Music and Forever Plaid, and a show for young audiences. Employment from May 18th - July 28th; competitive salary; housing provided. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to boxoffice@muhlenberg.edu. Visit www.summerbroadway.org for more information.
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Weathervane Playhouse Seeks All Technical Staff

The Award winning WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE, Ohio's oldest professional summer stock theatre seeks staff for its 2009 Season. Positions available: Costume Designers, Lighting Designer, ALD/ME, ATD/Shop Foreman, Box Office, Props/Scenic Charge, Sound Designer, TD/Scenic Designer, Production Stage Manager. Also offering paid internships in costumes, stage management, carpentry, lighting, sound, and arts administration. Particularly looking for well-rounded theatre artists who are looking for a highly professional and challenging experience. All positions are paid and include housing (high speed internet, cable, and AC) and gym membership. Contracts run from 5/21/09-8/9/09 Please visit our website at www.weathervaneplayhouse.org for more information. Please send resumes and cover letters via E-mail to Matthew@matthewtrombetta.com or to Matthew Trombetta, Managing Artistic Director P.O. Box 607 Newark, OH 43058. Email submissions preferred.



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Master Electrician/Ld

The Position:
The Stage Assistant II/Master Electrician/Lighting Director acts as lighting crew head for Season and rental productions. The qualified candidate shall perform all of the following duties under the supervision of the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director, which include, but are not limited to: light hangs and focus of tour plots; designing show lighting for Season events as required, operating experience of ETC consoles and dimmer racks; Adapting house light plot to for various theatre, opera, meetings, choral concerts, dance, symphony, jazz, country, pop, variety shows and city events; maintain and repair lighting equipment; be responsible for activities of assigned crew members. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting audio set up, unloading/loading trucks and theatre maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have two years of full time professional experience as a lighting designer or master electrician, or a combination of relevant experience and education; the ability to work and interact well with a diverse group of people; must have a "can-do" attitude with flexibility; must possess a valid Driver’s License. Must be willing to work extended hours on week days, week ends, evening hours and holidays.






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Lighting Director


Theatre degree required and minimum of 2 years professional experience. Must have experience with the ETC Eos and moving lights. This job is for the summer season and will change weekly. The venue is multi-purpose performance space and will cover all genres of entertainment:bands,orchestras,theatre, dance,opera and everything in between. Housing included.