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Reporting to the Director of Production and Production Coordinator/Head Carpenter, the Head Sound Engineer works closely with stage management, designers, directors, and performers, and is supported by, and supervises an audio apprentice.

Requirements:

This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills. A bachelor’s degree in theatre with an emphasis on sound design is required, along with 4+ years’ experience as a Head Sound Engineer. In addition, the Head Sound Engineer must have:

• Minimum of 4 years of professional theatrical sound experience with 2 years of supervisory or management level experience, preferably in a regional theater producing environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Avid Digidesign consoles, recommended knowledge of Digico consoles. Understanding of both console setup as well as best practices in operation for straight plays and musicals.
• Understanding of MIDI, OSC, and other interfaces for show control and communication between LX, sound, and projections.
• Comprehensive understanding of, Dante I/O protocols, networking infrastructure, Aviom monitoring systems, Clear-Com systems, Sennheiser/ Shure wireless equipment and Wireless Workbench frequency coordination, QLab software, KVM infrastructure.
• An understanding of rigging principles as it relates to audio equipment.
• Understanding and knowledge of cctv systems.
• Healthy knowledge of electrical theory and safe working practices, especially with wiring and soldering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and delegate with a positive and supportive attitude.
• Demonstrated track record of successful artistic collaboration with multiple departments and disciplines.
• Experience supervising and leading a sound department and staff of varying experience levels, including mentoring young professionals, and working with students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in high-tension situations.
• Experience using excel, word, google docs and calendar, etc.
• Ability to work and adapt to various conditions. i.e. outside, weather, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sound Designer and provide all pertinent information, including but not limited to sound inventory and theatre layout.
• Consult with the Sound Designer on overall scope of projects and facilities.
• Work with the Sound Designer and management to ascertain what additional equipment may be necessary. The Sound Engineer may be responsible for acquiring said equipment with guidance from and with prior approval of the Production Manager and/or General Management Team.
• Facilitating the installation and maintenance of all sound related equipment, including trouble shooting and repair, and coordinating parts and supply ordering and pick up.
• Serves as a member of the changeover crew.
• Will assist the with site-specific tasks. i.e. building the site, site maintenance, shuffling gear, installing scenery, escorting vehicles, etc. as needed.
• Share role of sound board operator with A2 between multiple productions.
• Attends and participates in production meetings after technical rehearsals and other meetings to represent the sound department as assigned.
• Assist in creating technical solutions for various sound challenges.
• Maintain inventory of all audio and video equipment paperwork
• Participate in and oversee the testing of audio and video equipment including cabling, wired and wireless microphones, speakers, com systems, cameras and monitors.
• Oversee Audio Assistant in set up of band area.
• Take lead on system tuning
• Act as supervisor to Audio assistant and Audio apprentice.

This position supervises Theatre Aspen Apprentices, mentoring and training emerging talent within

the field.  The willingness to collaborate, instruct and provide guidance is an essential requirement.

Terms of employment:

• May – August
• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Housing provided
• Round trip travel stipend

Theatre Aspen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to dani@theatreaspen.org

Responsibilities:

• Attends all pre-production meetings, production meetings, designer runs, tech rehearsals, and openings.
• Design, create, rent, and/or build all props and set dressing (as needed) for Theatre Aspen’s summer repertory season, including prop painting. Extensive knowledge of power tools, hand tools, painting, and detailed oriented work required.
• Involved with properties special effects. Building, safety, and execution of props.
• Maintains all prop rental contracts, receipts and manages a properties budget. Monthly budget updates must be reported tat the end of each month through the contract.
• Work with and accept direction from Set Designer(s), Production Managers, Stage Management, and each production director.
• Coordinate load-in/load-out of all props and set dressing.
• Will have all props, or approved substitute props ready first day of rehearsal, as needed by production directors.
• The Props Masters shall fix, maintain and alter props as needed for the duration of the Theatre Aspen’s summer repertory season, until contract is over.
• Before contract is over, The Props Master will supply a repair/touch-up kit for each summer production.
• Attend rehearsals, as required to complete work and prepare/supply prop needs at said rehearsals in coordination with the Stage and Production Management.
• Arrange for all sourced props to be returned to specified recipient and track shipping when applicable. For purchased props, update TA prop inventory, along with returning any Theatre Aspen owned props.

Terms of employment:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Housing provided
• Round trip travel stipend

Theatre Aspen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to dani@theatreaspen.org