Head Audio A1 (and Designer/Engineer) and Assistant Audio A2
GENERAL INFORMATION: +bull; Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania+rsquo;s premier professional summer theatre, located in the spectacular 1,200-acre Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, is seeking a seasonal Lighting and Audio positions for this legendary summer theatre+rsquo;s 74th award-winning 5-show season.+bull; The Totem Pole Playhouse 2024 season schedule runs May 31st through August 31st. Additionally, there is a potential holiday entertainment offering in December presented at an off-site venue. Engagement calendar may have flexibility in regards to start and end dates, but applicants should ideally be available for the entire season.+bull; Totem Pole Playhouse produces productions through an agreement with Actor+rsquo;s Equity Association, as well as a summer concert series. Totem Pole has an excellent reputation within the industry; the New York Times once named it, +ldquo;the Cadillac of summer theaters.+rdquo;+bull;
If required, most staff positions are provided housing in private bedrooms within shared staff houses as well as a weekly salary. 2024 Summer Series Shows include: Pump Boys and Dinettes, Clue (Onstage), Tuesday with Morrie, Jersey Boys and a weeklong Summer Concert Series. Most shows receive a week of load-in and a week of proper tech, making the schedule unique and less hectic than traditional summer theatre. When open, Totem Pole runs a fully operational and staffed private scenic and costume shop.
SPAN OF AGREEMENT DATES: May 6th 2024 through September 2nd 2024
Positions available:

Sound Designer/Engineer (A1): A mix of Technical Production and Creative Team Design. This is a position that requires attendance at all public performances. The candidate will work closely with designers, directors, and artistic staff to achieve proper amplification with the house system. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties include:
+bull; Being the creative ear and engineer to design the shape and scope of the sound for all performances in the venue.
+bull; Programming and running an automated console for each performance.
+bull; Mixing sound live for musicals with live bands as well as some with tracked music, non-musical plays, and a series of rotating concerts.
+bull; Work with wireless mics, in-ear monitors, onstage monitors, direct feeds and mic'ed speakers/drum kits, etc.
+bull; Planning and organizing equipment needs, creating sound plots, loading-in and striking equipment
+bull; Programming and running the audio console and playback computer for performances and maintaining wireless mics for each performance.
+bull; The candidate must possess knowledge and experience in sound equipment and plots, trouble-shooting problems quickly, Mac OS X, and QLab.
+bull; Maintain all audio equipment in inventory, replacing when required.
+bull; Conduct daily sound checks and run sound at all performances and rehearsals as required.
+bull; Generate sound cues and playback needed for performances
+bull; Other duties traditionally assigned to this job title in live Theatrical Production

Working well with other tech crew members on various projects as directed by Producer, the candidate will also need to be capable of working on tall ladders, lifting at least 50 lbs., and working long hard hours.

Weekly Salary Range $600-700 DOE

Assistant Audio (A2): This is a position that requires attendance at all public performances and rehearsals as needed; supporting the sound department for live musicals with live bands as well as some with tracked music, non-musical plays, and a series of rotating concerts. This position will keep shop hours to help prep the show in rehearsal as well as serve as part of the running crew of the operating production. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties include:
+bull; Assist A1 with wireless mics, in-ear monitors, onstage monitors, direct feeds and mic'ed speakers/drum kits, etc.
+bull; The candidate will help actors and musicians with microphone placement and troubleshooting
+bull; As well as be responsible for daily audio gear prep, battery changing, microphone cleaning and maintenance through the runs.
+bull; Assist with the maintaining of all equipment, replacing when required.
+bull; Assist with the conducting of daily sound checks and run sound at all performances and rehearsals as required.
+bull; Other duties traditionally assigned to this job title in live Theatrical Production.

Working well with other tech crew members on various projects as directed by Producer, the candidate will also need to be capable of working on tall ladders, lifting at least 50 lbs., and working long hard hours.

Weekly Salary Range $400-450 DOE

.*Totem Pole Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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