Goodspeed Musicals is looking for 4 Overhire Electricians to help changeover from our current show Maggie to our upcoming show, A Christmas Story. Pay rate is $19/hour with OT after 40 hours. All work calls are listed below. When reaching out, please note which day(s) you are available!
Tues, 10/22 (Hang) | 8 AM - 10 PM with two 60 minute unpaid meal breaks
Wed, 10/23 (Hang) | 8 AM - 10 PM with two 60 minute unpaid meal breaks
Thurs, 10/24 (Hang) | 8 AM - 10 PM with two 60 minute unpaid meal breaks
Fri, 10/24 (Focus) | 9 AM - 6 PM with one half hour unpaid meal break

We also provide a paid 15 minute break every two hours with refreshments provided by our Company Management team.


General Statement of Job Function: The Overhire Electrician assists the Lighting Supervisor and Head Electrician in the safe, efficient and accurate implementation and maintenance of assigned lighting designs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the hang, rigging, cabling, focus, and patch of assigned light plots including conventional fixtures, LED fixtures, intelligent fixtures, and practicals.
Attend and participate in all, crew calls, technical notes as assigned.
Assist Lighting Supervisor in load-in and strike of all lighting elements.
Help with the wiring of practicals, set up of special effects, and other assigned electrical projects.
Assist Head Electrician, Lighting Supervisor and Stage Management with the installation and maintenance of the cue light system.
Assist in the maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of electric equipment, storage spaces, and tools.
Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Other duties as assigned.


Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please be advised that the current representation for this position is under IATSE Local 84. The benefits outlined will apply until a formal agreement is reached between IA and Goodspeed. It is important to note that these benefits may be subject to adjustments based on the outcome of ongoing negotiations.


Required Qualifications + Skills: Experience in theatrical lighting; Ability to lift 50 lbs ; Able to repeatedly climb four flights of stairs while carrying 40 pounds; Adequate knowledge of current lighting equipment; Manual dexterity and an aptitude for working with electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and equipment; Ability to work within tight deadlines; Must be comfortable with ladders and grid work (30 feet high); Able to stand for long durations of time during crew calls and tech rehearsals; Able to work long hours during heavy load-in and tech periods; Availability nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications + Skills: Strong technical and organizational skills; Experience with LED tape wiring and installation; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to troubleshoot problems in a calm and efficient manner under pressure; Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of coworkers at different levels of skill and knowledge; Knowledge of safe rigging practices including dead hung electrics, tail downs, and booms; Valid drivers license with safe driving record.