Cortland Repertory Theatre is accepting resumes for our Sound Design positions for our 2026 summer season. CRT is a professional theater located in upstate New York, a half hour south of Syracuse, on the edge of the Fingerlakes Region.
Our 2026 summer season will run from May 18 - August 15. Shows include Oklahoma, Baskerville, 9 to 5, Daddy Long Legs, and Annie. Plus a few other special events throughout the season.
Our theatre is an intimate (30+rsquo; x 30+rsquo;), 250 seat, three-quarter round thrust stage, located on the second floor of a national historic building. Our console is a Yamaha DM7 console with the latest firmware update and we use QLab running on a Mac Mini for audio playback. Our sound inventory also includes a variety of mics and speakers, including Shure, Countryman, EV, JBL, Mackie, and TC Helicon, among others.
Designers are hired as Independent Contractors. Salary of $1,600 per design is offered. Travel expenses to Cortland are reimbursed up to $100. Housing is provided in single room/shared suite. We work 6 days a week; payday is Thursday of each week.
Please submit resume with cover letter and at least three references with phone numbers and email addresses to production@cortlandrep.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If possible, PDF versions of your resumes and cover letter are preferred.
Interviews will take place via phone. NO PHONE CALLS, please.
At Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT), a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization is one where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all our productions, departments, programs, and volunteer opportunities. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are further committed to considering applicants who are well-rounded but do not fulfill every qualification.
The Sound Designer is responsible for:
+bull; Design of all sound arrangements/effects for assigned mainstage and/or children+rsquo;s shows, for approval by show director;
+bull; Design the engineering and execution of the sound system, balancing vocals, band, sound effects and other recorded materials;
+bull; Equalizing the sound system before the opening of each production;
+bull; Direction and teaching of crews for running of equipment and microphones for performances;
+bull; Recording of any necessary voice-overs;
+bull; In coordination with the Sound Engineer, supervision of sound department budget;
+bull; Assisting in the maintenance of the shop, stage, and Pavilion Theatre, including the theatre house, and dressing rooms as it applies to the audio department;
+bull; Personally participate in all load-ins and strikes.
Requirements:
+bull; Mastery of sound design, modification and fabrication techniques.
+bull; Established track record in executing director+rsquo;s desires.
+bull; Prefer 3 - 4 years experience in sound design or equivalent.
+bull; Excellent personal, organizational and communication skills.
+bull; Be an energetic, motivated, supportive, hardworking, and cooperative team member.
+bull; Well-established skills in handling budgets and scheduling.
+bull; Driver's license with excellent record required. Own car desirable.
+bull; No pets.
