The Sharon Playhouse, the historic, professional, nonprofit theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is seeking to fill the role of Production Electrician for its 2026 season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC, the tri-state area, and beyond. Our upcoming MainStage season includes Swingtime Canteen, 42nd Street and Come From Away, as well as, our Spotlight Gala, Writer+rsquo;s Playground and a special reading of The Divine Sister. Our YouthStage season includes Pooh+rsquo;s Parade, Matilda Jr., Big Bad, Shrek, Kids, the Launchpad Company production of Zombie Prom, and a school partnership production of Shrek, Kids with Indian Mountain School.
Production Electrician reports to the Technical Director, Season Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and the Leadership Team.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
The Production Electrician is responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and operation of all electrical systems used in our productions, primarily focusing on stage lighting, by following the lighting designer's plan, ensuring proper power distribution, and operating lighting equipment during performances.
Supervise and schedule the workload for the Assistant Production Electrician.
Supervise and oversee the educational process for the Lighting Apprentice.
Work in collaboration with Creative Teams and Production Staff.
Repair and maintenance of the playhouse inventory, as well as coordinate and advise on equipment purchases and replacement.
Collaborate with the season Lighting Designer on the development of a rep plot for the season.
Design lighting cues for the special events The Divine Sister and Writers Playground
Oversee dimmer check for every performance and be prepared to serve as the lighting board operator and/or follow-spot operator for productions.
Participates in cross-departmental production and venue support, as needed, to ensure overall success of all event and venue operations.
Be familiar with all campus electrics, emergency protocol, and safety standards.
Attend and participate in production meetings
Be responsive to emails, meet deadlines, and communicate regularly and promptly with the Technical Director, Production Managers, Season Lighting Designer, and others as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.
Candidates must be computer proficient, specifically with lighting design software.
Knowledge of Lighting Systems: Understanding the setup, maintenance, and operation of theatrical lighting, including types of lights (LED, incandescent, automated), control systems (DMX, ETC), and dimming systems.
Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly identify and solve electrical or lighting issues during rehearsals or live performances.
Must be comfortable climbing ladders and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Prior experience as a Production Electrician is required.
Dates of employment are from May 11 - October 4, 2025. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Compensation is structured as a weekly rate of $500 (not hourly) and will be prorated based on arrival date and total weeks worked. The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/employment-production
