JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Sasha Velour is seeking an experienced LIGHTING TECHNICIAN to join the 2026 Spring European Tour of her new one person show, +ldquo;Travesty+rdquo;. The tour opens May 2nd in Vienna and closes June 12th in Seville. This will be followed by potential opportunities for future touring in the US and Canada this fall/winter (schedule forthcoming).


This production travels via sleeper bus and plays a new city for every show. Tour averages 4 shows per week over 6 weeks of tour. Full schedule at sashavelour.com


DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
Collaborate with the lead artist and other creatives to realize the artistic concepts of the production and execute the lighting in a variety of venues.

Coordinate lighting rental needs for the production, including obtaining quotes from vendors, organizing transport, delivery, install, and return of equipment in association with the Producer and Company Manager.

Review venue plots and integrate show plot with theatre rep plots
Draft light plot and accompanying lighting paperwork for each venue

Attend production meetings

Oversee load in and strike of the lighting package in each venue. Working with local crew on set up, cabling, addressing, and focus.

Must have technical knowledge of EOS consoles. Lighting Supervisor will serve as board programmer; strong programming skills required, including with moving fixtures.

Work closely with Video and Sound to be sure all lighting/sound/video are cued correctly

Lighting head serves as followspot operator while on tour.

Maintain the operation and organization of all lighting equipment

Generate necessary documentation for the success of the production which may include system layout, manuals, cue lists, etc.

Reports to Producer and Director with daily check ins


PAY:
$1,500 USD per week + per diem. Housing on the bus.


A NOTE:
House of Velour seeks to create a positive, problem-solving approach every day, in every market. Ideal applicants value flexibility and are able to work with a variety of local crews.


ABOUT THE SHOW:
Travesty traces the secret queer history of a single spot throughout time +mdash; A witch burns in a field; a clown builds a theater; an underground gay bar rises up against the police. As Velour embodies different characters through a series of jaw-dropping lip-syncs, she invites the audience to take part in the cycle of existence, resistance, and camp that IS drag.


TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and references to
Johnny Velour (Producer) johnny@houseofvelour.com
Nicole Lutz (Company Manager) nicole@houseofvelour.com



House of Velour is an equal opportunity employer. +ldquo;Travesty+rdquo; intimately speaks to the LGBTQIA+ experience and will play to a largely queer-identifying audience. Members of the queer community, women, and BIPOC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!