GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS OVERHIRE ELECTRICIAN/FOLLOWSPOT OPERATOR
Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida,
is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Electrician/Followspot
Operator.
Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from
venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore
Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which
exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are
regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art
facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space,
rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore
Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres
(LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is
experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.
Status: Temporary hourly position eligible for overtime after 40 hrs
Contract Dates: April 13, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Compensation: $19-22/hr DOE Overtime after 40 hrs
The Electrician/FS OP will work as run crew on assigned show and assist other departments
when needed.
The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise
good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication,
organizational skills, and ability to work as a part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard
work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to
work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening
hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that
may happen outside normal hours.
Skills:
● Knowledge of ETC Lighting Consoles
● Knowledge of ETC fixtures and intelligent light fixtures
● Knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing lighting fixtures and equipment
● Experience in hanging, circuiting, and focusing lighting fixtures
● Experience reading lighting plots and other lighting paperwork
● Creative problem-solving
● Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
● Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
● Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines
Duties:
● Runs spot light for assigned show
● Performs the pre and post show checklists
● Troubleshoot and repair lighting fixtures during the run of the show
● Attend lighting hang and focus for each production
● Attend tech rehearsals
● Read all reports and act on any notes
● Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
● Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
● One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
● Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
● Ability to climb ladders, use mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
● Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
● Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
● Ability to work in dark spaces
● Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
● Ability to work in an environment with haze and strobes
● Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
● Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools
Our Charter: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we
strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to
jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org
