Summer Sound Engineer - Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The 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 has performed for many years in an intimate 200-seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is in the final phases of a $66M capital campaign and has broken ground on 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. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth.



Representative Duties:



This position will act as sound designer and sound engineer for 3 educational musical



productions.



Reporting to the Director of Production, the Sound Engineer will be responsible for:



Act as Sound Designer for Education performance within the season and during the summer

Oversee all sound elements, and sound design as envisioned by the directors,

Coordinate all purchases, rentals, and borrows necessary for the realization of sound designs;

Analyzing the feasibility of all sound designs with regard budget, physical and electrical limitations at the venue;

Work with venue staff to provide appropriate general sound access for events in shared space;

Wire all permanent and rental speakers, and work with Technical Director and Properties Master to fully realize all practical elements;

Operate the sound board for performances Live mix sound for performances;

Maintain sound inventory, instrument quality, and storage organization;

Provide on-call coverage for any last minute or emergency needs in the sound department;

Provide technical support for all special events or fundraisers;

Attend all staff meetings and other meetings as required;

In association with Director of Production, enforce shop and theatre policies and uphold standard of safety regulations;

Provide services in a manner in accordance with the guidelines contained within Employer’s employee manual and style guide;

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to ensure high-quality work. The Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. The Sound Engineer will be expected to work extended hours when necessary to meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including some show performances.



Qualifications:



The ideal candidate would possess:



Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and self-start tasks.

High proficiency in Qlab and Vectorworks

Experience with wireless microphones

Experience with Midas M32 control console

Ability to lift 75lbs

Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and at heights of up to 25ft

A level headed and empathetic approach to personnel management

Familiarity with lighting and video equipment, preferred

Our Charter: https://gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter



Compensation:



Salaried $800-900/week



Housing Provided – private room in a furnished shared apartment – cable and internet provided.



Travel provided by Gulfshore Playhouse



Dates: May 15, 2023 – Jul 25, 2023



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 resume, cover letter, and references to Ray Inkel, Director of Production, at jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.




Salary: 800.00-900.00 per week/ housing included