Lighting Supervisor, 2026-2027 National Tour
General: The Acting Company seeks a touring Lighting Supervisor (Lighting Sup) for their 2026-2027 National Tour. This position serves as the department head for the lighting department. The Lighting Sup will join the production during its design and rehearsal process in NYC while beginning the tour advance with the Associate Producer. Lighting Sup will tech the production at its tech venue with the rest of the technical tour staff. While on the road, the Lighting Sup oversees the installation, focus, and troubleshooting of all the production's lighting elements at each venue. The Lighting Sup will be a leader on the tour and must be dedicated to creating safe, open, and productive workspaces. This position reports to the Associate Producer.
Company Information + Tour Overview: The Acting Company (www.theactingcompany.org) is a fifty-four-year-old theatre company dedicated to developing artists and audiences through national repertory tours. This season's tour will be a production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Devin Brain, Producing Artistic Director). The tour will rehearse in NYC in January, tech at a venue in early February 2027, before touring nationally from February 2027 - April 2027 in a wide variety of theatrical venues. There will be times when the tour remains on the road continually, traveling from venue to venue; there will be times when the tour comes back to NYC, and tour stops are done as "run-outs" from NYC; there will also be smaller school performances for schools in the NYC area and across the country. The tour will include a sit-down run at a Manhattan venue in March 2027. Travel mostly takes place on a coach bus. The span of day is usually long, depending on the individual venue's schedule, with load-in, performance, and strike often occurring all in one day.
Responsibilities:
*Pre-Tour*
Manage design in pre-production process, advising on and resolving issues of scale, budget, scheduling, design, tour-ability, and communication alongside Associate Producer and Lighting Design team
Support any lighting needs for the rehearsal process (none expected)
Prep, restock, and maintain lighting tour kits
Participate in advance process with venues, communicating complete and accurate information about the lighting plot and any lighting needs
Participate in (via company-provided credit card) and keep track of departmental spending (receipt submission, budget tracking) throughout tour process
Lead lighting load in, notes, and load out during tech
*Tour*
Adapt lighting plot for each venue on the road, considering design, load in timing, crew, technical space, and inventory, submitting initial and final documents according to the advance timeline
Prepare for and oversee lighting load in and strike at each tour venue, maintaining safety, efficiency, and design implementation within each venue's idiosyncrasies
Supervise local crew with the focus of lighting instruments in each venue; check pre-hung instruments, cabling, and patching
Assist with truck load and unload at each venue, under the direction of Scenic Supervisor
Adapt lighting to the available resources while on the road; adapt focus and cueing to each new space while maintaining the design
Run a performance track as needed, including serving as light board operator (training provided as needed)
Facilitate and participate in any additional rehearsals needed on the road, in coordination with Stage Management, Company Management, Staff Director, and Home Office
Train and be trained across departments, to ensure crew technician coverage
*Post-Tour*
Ensure that all lighting equipment is fully repaired, maintained, cleaned, returned (if rented or borrowed), and packed for storage
Update all paperwork for archival purposes
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience in technical theatrical lighting, technical direction, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of programmable consoles, electrical power, and moving lights.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull 100 lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs.
Able to work at height - hanging, focusing, and cabling instruments. Genie experience a plus.
Able to program in ETC Eos-based software or similar software.
Able to draft in Vectorworks and create paperwork in Lightwright.
Soft skills: strong communication skills, written + verbal; strong interpersonal skills; experience working with early career professionals; experience working with communities of all kinds.
Other departmental experience is a plus.
OSHA training is a plus.
First aid training is a plus.
Previous experience with theatrical touring or travel is a plus.
Previous experience working in schools (or other educational settings) is a plus.
A valid US driver's license is a plus.
Must be local to the NYC area. Housing + Per Diem provided during tour (when not in NYC).
Production Timeline + Fees (as of June 2026, subject to change, exact dates TBD):
August - December 2026: Pre-Production / Tour Advance
Lighting Sup works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for design process and tour advance
Remote work possible, hours flexible
$27/hour
January 2027: Rehearsal Support / Tour Advance / Tech
Lighting Sup works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for initial rehearsal setup, company introductions, HR training, rehearsal support, production and design meetings, and tour advance
$27/hour
February - April 2027: National Tour
Lighting Sup works full-time on the road
$1,275/week
April 2027: Post-tour
Lighting Sup works hourly as needed to unpack truck, return rentals, clean up kit, etc. (40 hours max)
$27/hour
Instructions to Apply:
Please complete the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/udfdTP6cbVP6rRUD6
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and scheduling interviews as needed. We will be accepting applications through July 31.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Acting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to: veteran status, service member status, age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy status, disability (including use of a guide dog, hearing dog, or service dog), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, marital status, victims of domestic violence or stalking, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
