The Texas Shakespeare Festival is a rotating repertory professional theatre in East Texas. Their 2026 season of shows are: Midsummer Night's Dream, Emma, Hamlet, 1776, and The Reluctant Dragon.

May 12 arrive / June 29 depart

$4,500 stipend / up to $300 travel / private dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: solid leadership, communication, organizational skills; electrics team leadership and lighting design experience whether academically or professionally; experience with ETC Element console and ability to program efficiently and accurately; experience with programming and maintaining moving lights and LED fixtures, knowledge of theatrical rigging, electricity and wiring; ability to read and understand light plots and related lighting paperwork, and ability to lift at least 50 pounds and able to work from ladders and other heights.

Responsible for:

Implementing the lighting design (installing, repairing, and maintaining all lighting equipment) for a four-show rotating repertory season, the children+rsquo;s show, and auxiliary shows as needed

Construct and wire any scenic or practical items such as light boxes, LED Tape, or other production-specific lighting.

Maintain accurate and up to date paperwork for each production and changeover.

Keep electrics lab and booth areas clean and free of debris.

Follow all health and safety guidelines established by the theatre. Report any unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor immediately.

Participating in opening night discussions